Belltown, WA
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About Belltown
- • Jimi Hendrix spent formative years in Seattle, frequenting Belltown's music scene.
- • Sub Pop Records, influential to grunge music, originated near Belltown.
- • Re-grading projects in the early 20th century significantly expanded Belltown's usable land.
- • Belltown was once known as 'Film Row' due to its concentration of movie distributors.
- • The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 spurred Belltown's initial development and rebuilding.
- • Belltown is named for William Bell, an early landowner, established in 1853.
- • With around 15,000 residents, Belltown's density surpasses Seattle's average.
- • Belltown's elevation averages 120 feet, offering some Puget Sound views.
- • Service industries, including restaurants and retail, dominate Belltown employment.
- • Belltown feels energetic and artsy, with a distinct urban edge.
- • The Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park is a short walk from Belltown.
- • In 1979, the Seattle SuperSonics won their only NBA Championship.