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Octavia Butler
(1947-2006): Renowned speculative fiction writer and author of Parable of the Sower and Kindred, among other books. She lived in Seattle from 1999 until her death in 2006, and loved to eat at the Royal Palm restaurant in the University District.
John Okada
(1923-1971): Author of the seminal novel about Japanese incarceration, No-No Boy. He was born in the family quarters of the hotel above the Merchants Cafe and Saloon.
Chief Si'ahl
(c. 1786-1866): Important Suquamish and Duwamish chief, for whom the Seattle is named. The name “Seattle” is an Anglicization of Si'ahl, the modern Duwamish spelling of siʔaɫ. A famous speech advocating ecological responsibility is attributed to him.
Space Needle
Iconic landmark featured in several books including the picture book Wheedle on the Needle and the novel Truth Like the Sun.
The Seattle Public Library
The Central branch of the City’s public library system that includes 27 locations.