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<p><b>I like to believe that our politeness is a major factor in placing Seattle on the world stage. We give room to people to just â¦try things.</b></p><p>So says <i>Seattle Times</i> columnist and King County resident Erik Lacitis in his introduction to <i>Seattle: The time Has Come.</i> The city's spirit, he contends, allows it to endure numerous seismic changes, growing in every aspect while keeping its small-town soul.</p><p>And Seattle has certainly grown. From its origins as a lumber town and a supply outpost, the city has become the top technology center in the world, with more than 2,000 software firms in the area-including Microsoft. In addition, Boeing and Starbucks are not only headquartered locally, but have histories closely intertwined with Seattle's storied past.</p><p>In tandem with its ever burgeoning economy, Seattle has fostered its cultural and charitable institutions as well. Music aficionado and Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen established his Experience Music Project museum here, adding yet another chapter to a rich history that includes Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana. In addition, the city is home to a world-renowned symphony, as well as to extremely popular balle

Author

Lacitis, Erik, 1949-

Publisher

Towery Publishing, Incorporated

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9781881096849

Subjects

History, Business, Humanities