Seattle Notable Figures — Points of Interest by Autio

George Tsutakawa: Sculptor

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:39:23 +0000

Tsutakawa created sculptures on display around the world and is among the major figures of modern asian-american art. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:36:18 +0000

In response to the Great Seattle Fire, distinguished naval architect McAllister designed the historic fireboat Duwamish. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:35:34 +0000

Took the hydroplane speed boat racing scene by a hurricane-force storm. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:33:45 +0000

An innovate aviation pioneer’s time in the sky was surrounded by more land-based – but equally successful – ventures. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:32:47 +0000

Though he ultimately went bankrupt, Seattle pioneer David Denny was a significant contributor to the shape of the city Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:31:51 +0000

Seattle mayor advocated "open city" politics with toleration of prostitution, alcohol & gambling and then he didn’t. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:31:03 +0000

Carmack is credited with starting the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890’s, but maybe it was his brother-in-law. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:30:15 +0000

City council member on the Socialist ticket, candy-maker, and baker, Bavarian-born A. W. Piper was a Seattle pioneer. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:29:43 +0000

Maynard's stated purpose was not to get rich but rather to carve a great city out of the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:29:04 +0000

Broadcasting pioneer, Dorothy Bullitt built one of the most valuable privately held media companies on the West Coast. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:28:01 +0000

The wife of Russian royalty was one of the most fashionable women in the world and the most elegant in Seattle. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0000

He immigrated from Germany and became an important storekeeper in early Seattle and almost America’s first Jewish mayor. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:25:22 +0000

After years of civic activism, Bertha Landes became mayor of Seattle in 1924, the first female mayor of a major US city. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:24:46 +0000

The last direct descendent of the Chief who was Seattle’s namesake lived a simple life with many friends. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:24:02 +0000

The man who changed the face of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. Narrated by Bill Werlin.