FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
The maritime city of Seattle is located on the American West Coast.
Seattle discovered this morning that its current nicknames of 'Jet City' and 'Emerald City' aren't good enough. According to John Cook of GeekWire and Knute Berger of Crosscut, Seattle deserves a more modern new nickname that accurately captures the city's essence.
Many evergreen trees stay lush and green all year long, even though some of the trees will drop leaves due to seasonal changes. There are two official city slogans for Seattle. On October 7, 1942, Resolution 14456 was passed, designating Seattle as 'The City of Flowers.' Seattle was declared 'The City of Goodwill' by Seattle City Council Resolution 28207, adopted on July 16, 1990, which is the new slogan.
It is the biggest city in the Pacific Northwest area of North America and the state of Washington, with a projected population of 737,015. The metropolitan area's population is around 4 million, making it the fifteenth-largest in the country. During the Klondike Gold Rush, one of the first Seattle nicknames, Gateway of Alaska, was used, and logging was Seattle's first significant business. Still, by the late 19th century, the city had transformed into a commerce and shipbuilding hub.
Keep reading to discover new facts and trivia about this iconic city with greenery in this list of Seattle nicknames.
Seattle is an evergreen city with many tourist attractions. Here are some interesting and best new nicknames for this beloved city.
Here are some of the famous nicknames for Seattle.
Seattle is one of the most 'in the coming' seaport cities in Washington, America. It is pretty famous and has made a place in the hearts of all Americans.
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