Beneath the Streets

03/14/2025

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03/13/2025

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03/11/2025

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03/09/2025

🌊 Women Who Shaped Washington: Janet McCloud 🌊

Janet McCloud, known as Yet-Si-Blue—an Indigenous name meaning “the woman who talks”—was a fierce advocate for Indigenous rights and a driving force behind Washington’s historic Fish Wars.

Born on the Tulalip Reservation in 1934, McCloud’s early life was marked by hardship, but her path would lead her to the front lines of Indigenous activism. Alongside her husband, Don McCloud, and leaders like Billy Frank Jr., she helped organize “fish-ins”—powerful acts of resistance where Indigenous fishers defied state-imposed restrictions and asserted their treaty-protected rights to fish in traditional waters.

The movement drew national attention, attracting figures like Marlon Brando and the Black Panthers, but it was the relentless efforts of McCloud and her fellow activists that led to a landmark victory. In 1974, the Boldt Decision reaffirmed Indigenous fishing rights, securing 50% of the salmon and steelhead catch for Washington tribes.

McCloud’s activism didn’t stop at fishing rights. She was a gifted writer and orator, a leader in the Indigenous women's rights movement, and a global advocate for spiritual and social justice. From her home in Yelm, she nurtured Indigenous activism, helping to establish the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the Indigenous Women’s Network.

Janet McCloud lived up to her name—"Yet-Si-Blue," -but more than talk, she fought, inspired, and changed history.

📷 Jack Tanner (left), Janet McCloud (center), and Marlon Brando (right) on the Puyallup Reservation 1964. Courtesy of MOHAI

03/07/2025

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03/05/2025

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Go Down In History With Seattle's Most Experienced Underground Guides at Beneath The Streets.

03/01/2025

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03/01/2025

Wishing peace, reflection, and blessings to all observing Ramadan. May this month bring you strength, gratitude, and moments of deep connection.

02/27/2025

to last weeks Jazz Night in Pioneer Square present by the Seattle Jazz Fellowship! What a night to remember and we look forward to hosting more events in the future 😎

02/26/2025

In the late 1930s, the Owls Club dominated Seattle’s softball scene. In 1938, they made history by winning the first Washington State Women’s Softball Championship at Sick’s Stadium—now the site of Rainier Ave Lowe’s. Renamed the Brown Bombers, they claimed victory again in 1939, with Lillian Brown striking out 12 batters in the final game at Civic Field (now Memorial Stadium).

📷 The Owls Club, 1938, Courtesy of MOHAI Online Collection

02/23/2025

Founded on February 23, 1888, when Washington was still a territory, the Rainier Club has stood at the heart of Seattle’s history for over 136 years. What began as a gathering of civic leaders has evolved into a landmark institution, hosting diplomats, presidents, and visionaries who shaped the city and beyond.

From its early days in a 22-room mansion to its iconic Jacobean Revival clubhouse, the club has witnessed Seattle’s transformation through wars, Prohibition, world’s fairs, and social change.

📷 Rainier Club 1964 before paving parking lot

02/21/2025

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02/19/2025

A trailblazing journalist, activist, and community leader, Susie Revels Cayton (1870–1943) was a force for change in early 20th-century Seattle. The daughter of Hiram Revels, the first Black U.S. senator, she carried forward her family’s legacy of leadership and advocacy.

As associate editor of The Seattle Republican, one of the city’s first Black-edited newspapers, she used her voice to challenge racism and uplift the Black community. Alongside her husband, Horace Cayton, she later launched Cayton’s Weekly, providing a vital platform for African American stories.

Beyond journalism, Cayton was a teacher, social worker, and NAACP member dedicated to advancing civil rights. Her writing, including short stories and editorials, gave visibility to Black experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

Despite the increasing racial discrimination in Seattle, she remained steadfast in her mission to fight for justice and equality. Her legacy endures as a reminder of the power of storytelling in shaping history.

02/17/2025

Extra Tours Available All Week For Mid-Winter Break! Booking Link In Bio or at www.beneath-the-streets.com

02/15/2025

Join us TOMORROW for our Q***r History Tour! 🌈 Explore the stories of the Q***r community in Pioneer Square and their lasting impact on Seattle’s history.

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02/14/2025

How Deep Is Your Love...Beneath The Streets 😏

02/13/2025

William Grose (1835 - 1898) was a trailblazer in Seattle’s history. Arriving in the 1860s, he became one of the city’s most successful Black businessmen, owning a 12-acre property that later became the heart of Seattle’s Black community.

A Navy veteran, gold miner, and Underground Railroad supporter, Grose’s impact extended beyond business—he helped Black families settle in the Pacific Northwest. His hotel and restaurant, Our House, welcomed Seattle’s growing population, and his generosity was legendary—he even refunded a buyer after his hotel burned in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889.

His former home still stands in Seattle’s Central District, a reminder of his contributions to the city’s history.

02/11/2025

Big thank you to Baba Yaga for hosting our company party. Just a bunch of tour guides playing trivia in the Underground - always a great time!