The Seattle Underground: A Hidden Network Beneath the City Location: Seattle, Washington
Date of Discovery: 1889
Estimated Value: $8 million* (cost of city damage)
If you find yourself in Seattle, Washington, the Seattle Underground tour is highly recommended. This fascinating network of underground passageways, corridors, basements, and other spaces runs beneath the city, revealing remnants of buildings that once housed homes, hotels, and stores. The underground tunnels were largely a result of the city's rebuilding efforts after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889.
Explore the Abandoned City of the Seattle Underground Source: @capturetheatlas/Pinterest
The Seattle Underground Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into an abandoned city beneath the streets of Seattle. In the mid-1800s, ground-level wooden structures were built, but in 1889, a fire caused by a woodworker's accident at the stove destroyed them all. The Great Seattle Fire resulted in the burning of over 25 blocks and caused approximately $8 million in damage. During the restoration, the streets were raised twenty-two feet, effectively burying the old city while preserving its memory.
