Extraordinary History. Bright Future. - Port of Seattle

In last days of the summer of 1911, the voters of King County did something remarkable. They created the first public port in the state of Washington, set- ting in motion 100 years of progress, stewardship, and innovation. If they could be with us today, they might not recognize much of what they created, as jumbo jet aircraft fly overhead and alternative fuels power the freighters at our docks. But they would see something that hasn’t changed across the decades—the Port of Seattle’s commitment to the vitality of our region. As we enter our next century, the port continues to invest in the infrastructure that will build our local economy and provide strong employment opportuni- ties for our citizens. At the same time, we’re putting our efforts at the service of the environment, helping ensure the health of ecosystems and natural resources here in the Puget Sound and around the globe. Our world and its challenges have changed enormously since the port was founded—and our century of experience puts us in a unique position to respond, succeed, and help shape a more sustainable future. One Hundred Years is Just the Beginning. CENTENNIAL EDITION PORT OF SEATTLE AR_2010-11 // P03 From Top Left_1911 The Port of Seattle is established and soon constructs the Hanford Street Grain Terminal, one of the nation’s largest grain facilities. 1919 Longshoremen load raw silk, Seattle’s most valuable import accounting for 40 percent of U.S. silk trade. 1923 Seattle is the nation’s leading fish port with shipments…

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