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Seattle's history began on November 13, 1851 when settlers known as the "Denny Party" landed at Alki beach which is now West Seattle. These two dozen settlers optimistically named their first outpost "New York Alki" (by and by), but most relocated to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay the following spring. West Seattle's development languished until its annexation in 1907, and the area's illusory remoteness (it actually lies only a few minutes from downtown by bridge or water taxi) encouraged a more leisurely lifestyle in the Alki area with many summer homes and beach cottages. Alki Beach has attracted summer crowds since the early 1900s and continues to do so today. Learn more about Alki Beach History:
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