Lost Seattle

This was a Christmas gift for a friend of mine that was raised in Seattle. He loved it

Seattle is one of many towns of the great Pacific that is in love with itself -- and for good reason. Although not an ancient city, it has a rich and vibrant history. This book brings back to life a number of lost treasures. As this city gets eaten up by the likes of Amazon and other technology firms who prefer to destroy these landmarks and build new, hip, giant bubbles, Ketcherside's book chronicles landmarks of the old Seattle-- a Seattle that is all too quickly disappearing. In essence, the city is making history by destroying the history-- but no one is chronicling it.Except Lost Seattle does just that and it does it in a coffee table style which is sure to captivate your holiday guests-- it is a very beautiful, well written book and belongs on everyone's coffee table. It is sure to stir up conversation of the way things used to be. From the old shots of the Kingdome (a monstrosity of concrete) to the lusty lady, this book will take you on a walk though a time that has passed. The best part of the book might just be the birds eye views of the city in the inlays of the book.Really a great value and worth getting for anyone who loves this grand metropolis that this once was (and still is).

This is a great book, both for history fans and for people (like me) who typically are less captivated by history. The format of the book and Ketcherside's great writing make this a real pleasure to read. Because you can pick it up and absorb it in the 2-page chunks of the Lost Seattle icons, it is an awesome book to share with friends.Having lived most of my adult life in Seattle, much of the material was still new to me. For example, in the pre-WWII era, Seattle put on a summer gala called the "Golden Potlatch" paying homage to both the goldrush and the Native American potlatch. The vignettes and series of losses helps chart the rapid trajectory of the city from a one-mill lumber town to an international city over the course of a century and a half.Ketcherside is a great storyteller and selects well from his material, so you'll end up feeling like you know more about things that--while perhaps physically gone--are still present in the way they shaped Seattle. Really happy that I bought it!

Being an amateur history nut, this book hits a home run. My father, now 94, was born in and raised in Seattle until being relocated to one of those "War Relocation Centers" by FDR. The book shows scenes of which no longer exist but that my father's family likely saw each day.Incredibly researched, the author does a very detailed and accurate job of describing the scene and culture at that particular time.If you or your grandparents came from Seattle, this is a wonderful door into their past.

A great look back at the changes in Seattle over the years. After being born in Seattle and living there for over fifty years before moving away the book serves as both a great reminder and a nice glimpse of the past. My only suggestion if a subsequent edition is published, correct the name of the Supersonic coach from Larry to Lenny (Wilkens). A very entertaining read and a great first work from a dedicated and hard working historian.

I got this for my hubby as a gift after we toured the Seattle Underground. We saw it in the gift store but it was really expensive. This was a good price and he's happy with it.

I love this book. The photography is amazing and the author, Rob Ketcherside, is very knowledgeable (and funny). It is the perfect size for a coffee table book and you will want to show it off.

Well researched and written book about the colorful history of Seattle. Rob did a bang up job of putting this together. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Northwest History. I learned a lot! Thanks Rob.

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