Georgetown, WA
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About Georgetown
- • Musician Bonnie Guitar, known for country hits, was born in Georgetown.
- • Sub Pop Records, instrumental to grunge music, had its early offices in Georgetown.
- • Early aviation manufacturing, including Boeing's first plant, established Georgetown's importance.
- • Georgetown's Oxbow Park features a quirky collection of gas station memorabilia.
- • The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 spurred industrial relocation to Georgetown.
- • It was named in 1851 for George W. Williams and incorporated into Seattle in 1910.
- • Around 6,500 people live there, a smaller population compared to neighboring areas.
- • The elevation is approximately 20 feet, making it relatively low-lying.
- • Manufacturing and industrial businesses are still the lifeblood of the area's economy.
- • It feels gritty, artistic, and brimming with creative energy.
- • The Seattle Seahawks play nearby; they won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
- • The Rainier Brewing Company, a local brewery, once sponsored a minor league baseball team.