Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Paul G. Allen & Bill Gates
Seattle Walk of Fame
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
1. Paul G. Allen and Bill Gates Marker
In 1975, guided by a belief that the personal computer would be a valuable tool on every office desktop and in every home, Bill Gates and Paul Allen cofounded a company called Microsoft, which would grow to become the #1 computer software company in the world.Erected by Nordstrom.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1975.
Location. 47° 36.74′ N, 122° 20.217′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. Marker can be reached from 5th Avenue south of Olive Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop Records) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gerard Schwarz (about 300 feet away); Father William Sullivan (about 300 feet away); John Harte McGraw (about 300 feet away); The Paramount Theatre (approx. Ό mile away); Crystal Pool (approx. 0.3 miles away); Victory Square
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
2. Paul G. Allen and Bill Gates Marker - Wide View
The Allen-Gates Marker is visible here, mounted in the sidewalk, with the Eddie Carlson marker to the right of it. Mounted on the wall behind them are the Nordstrom Seattle Walk of Fame plaques related to the Walk itself. Because this marker is the first on the Walk (if starting on 5th Avenue), those plaques are also provided in in Photos 3-6, but not on any other marker pages except for the last marker on 6th Street, which has identical plaques.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
3. Seattle Walk of Fame Plaque
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
4. Who Are Seattle's Hometown Heroes? Plaque (click on photo to enlarge)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
5. The Cleveland High School Arts Foundry Students of 1998 Plaque
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016
6. Nordstrom Appreciation Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 15, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
