Category : History(256)
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2026-07-09
Highline Communities
Where Did the Term “Highline Communities” Come From? Today, the phrase “Highline Communities” is frequently used to describe the cities and neighborhoods surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The term appears in airport planning documents, environmental reports, and regional government discussions. But where did it come from? It turns out the name predates Sea-Tac Airport by decades. -
2026-04-22Earth Day 2026
Airport advocacy’s roots in environmentalism When Earth Day began in 1970 the problems of environmental damage were obvious to everyone. There was almost complete bipartisan support for major legislation to improve the quality of life for everyone in America — including airports. Even President Nixon was on board, signing into law every piece of environmental -
2026-03-09Celebrating “Herstories”
March 10, 2026 Written in 2021; updated March 2026 To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Port is highlighting some of the women who have made (and are still making!) history at the Port of Seattle. With these “herstories” the Port is celebrating just a few of those women who made essential contributions to the Port -
2025-11-20Port of Seattle: Sea-Tac Airport History Talk — Des Moines Historical Society, Oddfellows Hall
A community meeting or public information session held in a hall with wood-paneled walls and an American flag, with approximately 50 attendees seated in rows facing a presenter at a podium. A projected slide is visible showing a green shield/leaf logo and what appears to be a person's headshot, but the text and organization name are not clearly legible. -
2025-02-11Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting – February 11, 2025
The Port of Seattle Commission held a Regular Commission Meeting on February 11, 2025, during which a Proclamation was issued commemorating the Day of Remembrance (February 19th) and honoring Japanese Americans affected by Executive Order 9066, which authorized the forced incarceration of over 120,000 people of Japanese descent during World War II. The proclamation acknowledges Washington State's unique connection to this history, condemns acts of vandalism and discrimination, and reaffirms the Commission's commitment to equity, civil liberties, and justice for all. -
The SAMP Four City Consultant ILA 2018
Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac environmental response Although the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) was announced in 2012, it only moved towards public environmental review in 2017. We covered where we’re at now in the SAMP Public Comment Explainer To help them navigate the process, in 2018 four cities (Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, -
2024-07-29Aircraft In-Flight Entertainment System
Interior view of a commercial aircraft cabin showing passengers seated and watching an in-flight entertainment screen displaying what appears to be an aviation-related presentation or movie. The image shows the typical layout of airline seating with passengers viewing shared screens during flight. -
Boeing 747 Vintage Airline In-Flight Service
A vintage photograph showing passengers aboard a commercial aircraft with flight attendants serving food from an elaborate multi-tiered serving cart. The image appears to be from the golden age of commercial aviation, likely from the 1960s or 1970s, depicting the luxurious in-flight dining service that was characteristic of that era. -
2024-07-29Vintage Airline Travel with Infant Accommodations
Black and white photograph showing the interior of a vintage commercial aircraft with passengers seated in spacious accommodations. A woman is seated next to what appears to be a bassinet or infant sleeping area, demonstrating early airline amenities for families traveling with babies. -
2024-07-29Vintage Commercial Aircraft Interior
Interior of a commercial aircraft featuring a dedicated vanity area with a round mirror, dresser with drawers, and ottoman seating. The retro styling, clothing, and color palette suggest this is likely a promotional or editorial photograph from the 1960s–1970s era of air travel.