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Capitol Hill is a lively residential area in Seattle. It’s the center of the city’s LGBT community and features some of the best nightlife.
History
Development of the area started around 1900, when the area was originally known as Broadway Hill. It was renamed by real estate developer James A. Moore. One story states he named it to entice the state government to move there from Olympia, while another story states he named it after Capitol Hill in Denver, which was his wife’s hometown. The area contains some of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods. It’s also big on music, and is closely associated with the grunge scene of the early 1990s.
Jimi Hendrix Statue
There’s really not much I can say about Capitol Hill. We went there for dinner at Annapurna Cafe and to see the Jimi Hendrix statue. Hendrix was born and grew up in Seattle. The statue is located at Broadway and Pine Streets.
Walking Around
Other than seeking out the statue, my visit to the area is incomplete. We walked north up Broadway and saw lots of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants. I spotted the Egyptian Theatre near the Hendrix statue. I’d like to return to see Volunteer Park and the graves of Bruce and Brandon Lee.
Getting There
To get to Capitol Hill, you can take the Link light rail.
