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In the spring of 1853, Thomas Mercer settled on a land donation claim just north of David & Louisa Denny, in an area roughly bounded by Lake Union on the east, Mercer St. on the south, 1st Avenue North on the west, and Highland Dr. on the north, while Dr. Henry Smith settled in 1853 in western Queen Anne in the area that came to be known as Smith's Cove, or Interbay.
The Queen Anne name is derived from the 1880's when Rev. Daniel Bagley, an early Seattle settler, asked folks jokingly if they were 'going out to Queen Anne Town?'--for by that time, many homes in the area were in the Queen Anne style. Several still exist today, more than 100 years old. Interestingly, the Reverend and his wife lived with their son Clarence, and his family, in this house located in Queen Anne.
Beginning in 1960 part of lower Queen Anne was reshaped into Century 21, the Seattle World's Fair, where you can still ride up in the Space Needle, Seattle's most recognized landmark.
We invite you to visit our site to see a glimpse of Queen Anne and its history. From our registered landmarks, the terrific views, to our cemetery--there are some great places and wonderful history to visit on Queen Anne Hill.
About the Society
The Society was formed in 1971 by the History Committee of the Queen Anne Community Council, and since that time has worked in many areas to advance its mission of preservation of the community's historic heritage. An independent non-profit organization, we maintain a community history archive and hold five meetings each year which feature programs emphasizing community and Washington history. Check out our Upcoming Events page for the latest happenings.
Click here for a thumbnail history of Queen Anne, courtesy of Historylink. Or click here to view a short video on Queen Anne, courtesy of Historylink and the Seattle Channel.

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