History
The Port of Seattle celebrated its centennial in 2011. To mark the anniversary, the organization created a historial website filled with photos and information about the port's and the region's history.
From the first Commission Report for 1912: The Port of Seattle came into existence on September 5, 1911, by a vote of the people of the Port District held on that date in accordance with the Port District Act of March 14, 1911. The work of the commission for the first six months was confined almost entirely to the preparation of projects which were duly approved by the people at a special election held on March 5, 1912.
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