Junius Rochester, whose family has shaped the city for many generations, is an award-winning Northwest historian and author of numerous books about Seattle and other places.
What does a rodeo rider do after breaking bones and breaking horses in a relatively short and violent career? The answer often was to go to Hollywood.
History buffs, backpackers, stressed commuters, and wide-eyed tourists continue to be charmed and revived by the graceful rhythms aboard our Washington State Ferry system.
One example: Gertrude Stein’s longtime companion, Alice B. Toklas, was raised in Seattle, where her father owned one of the city’s early department stores.