The story
When JFK's mattress was too soft, the hotel had a Tacoma factory stop production and deliver a new one within hours.
Everything that was here
- 1924–present · still open
Fairmont Olympic HotelHotel
When JFK's mattress was too soft, the hotel had a Tacoma factory stop production and deliver a new one within hours.
See the map in 1925 → - 1956–1984
Rosellini's Four-10Restaurant
President Kennedy mingled with Seattle's elite at this white-tablecloth restaurant where the idea for the World's Fair was reportedly hatched.
See the map in 1957 →
Nearby history
Music Box Theatre
1414 5th Avenue · 202 m away
The Lusty Lady
1315 First Avenue · 383 m away
The Showbox
1426 1st Avenue · 410 m away
The Show Box opened on July 24, 1939, in a building that had gone up to compete with Pike Place Market across the street
Pike Place Market Public Market Center
85 Pike Street · 489 m away
Vito's Restaurant and Lounge
927 9th Avenue · 494 m away
Paramount Theatre
300 Pine Street · 502 m away
The Paramount opened on March 1, 1928, as the Seattle Theatre, and was the first U.S. venue with a convertible floor.
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