While its origins as an airfield date back to the early months of World War II, the Port of Seattle is marking 75 years of Sea-Tac Airport.
While its origins as an airfield date back to the early months of World War II, the Port of Seattle is– more recently rebranded as “SEA” – by celebrating the July 1949 dedication of the main terminal building. That long-ago festive occasion arguably marks the beginning of the airport’s modern era.That original 1949 building still stands, Port of Seattle spokesperson Perry Cooper told KIRO Newsradio, but it’s surrounded by more recent additions to the nation’s 11th busiest air travel facility.
At least one exterior wall of the upper floor of that structure, with windows and distinctive architectural details from 1949 clearly still in place, was visible from the rooftop of a more modern part of the airport where Cooper spoke live with KIRO Newsradio Wednesday morning. Cooper also said the public will have multiple ways to mark the 75th birthday over the coming weeks. The airport’s website has aYou can hear Feliks Banel every Wednesday and Friday morning on Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien. Read more from FeliksMayfield: One public library is now banning kids from entering
A public library in Idaho has officially banned kids from entering. It says it is make the change due to a new state law.The weekend is underway for most due to the holiday, but there still is plenty to do this weekend. Lots of sports are on the docket.The Fourth of July celebrations in the city of SeaTac Thursday night included dozens of malfunctioning drones, some falling into Angle Lake.People have been robbed, assaulted and even killed after using online marketplaces.
As the summer sun warms the Puget Sound area, the Seattle All-Star Classic celebrity softball game is gearing up for its third inning.The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the WNBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is continuing to help kids in need through Treehouse.The Museum of Pop Culture invites you to experience pop culture like never before with its new exhibition"Massive: The Power of Pop Culture.
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