Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet”
Centennial Celebration
October 24, 2016
1. The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet” Marker
In Commemoration of The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet” to Seattle in May of 1908. From here The Fleet Continued on Their Famous Round the World Cruise.
Dedicated May 20, 2008 by Mayor Greg Nickels
Erected 2008 by The Propeller Club of Seattle. The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and The Navy League of the United States – Seattle Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1908.
Location. 47° 36.423′ N, 122° 20.502′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker is on Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Ton of Gold" (a few steps from this marker); Joshua Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); ‘Miike Maru’ (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterfront History (within shouting distance of this marker); "This Market Is Yours"
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
2. Centennial Celebration Marker
The marker is on the left in this photograph.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2018. 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
