In 1851 The Denny Party founded Seattle on Alki Beach in what is now called West Seattle. The following spring they relocated to the other side of Elliott Bay to a historic area now called Pioneer Square. And that was just the beginning of the changes big and small that Seattle would undergo as it evolved into one of the most vibrant tech hubs in the country. It doesn't matter whether you are you a local who just never got around to learning about your hometown or a visitor involved to dive into local lore. We've ferreted out the best ways for you to earn Seattle savvy.
Source: cbslocal.com