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Capitol hill Is an neighborhood is very diverse with gender and sexuality. Capitol Hill is an environment that collectively brings together people of any identity to create caring and supportive community and sense of belonging for people . Walking down the streets you can spot vibrant pride flags and warm welcoming signs on all different buildings. There is even mail box painted with many historical figures and a rainbow behind them and a crosswalk on the street painted with a pride flag. The togetherness what is what brings the community create a warm community and the annual Pride celebrations are just some of the visible symbols of its welcoming spirit
Capitol hill Is an neighborhood is very diverse with gender and sexuality. Capitol Hill is an environment that collectively brings together people of any identity to create caring and supportive community and sense of belonging for people . Walking down the streets you can spot vibrant pride flags and warm welcoming signs on all different buildings. There is even mail box painted with many historical figures and a rainbow behind them and a crosswalk on the street painted with a pride flag. The togetherness what is what brings the community create a warm community and the annual Pride celebrations are just some of the visible symbols of its welcoming spirit
Neighborhood Assessment Score I Would Give: 4
Significant places and resources in Capitol Hill:
The Pride flag crosswak next to Cal Anderson park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, form a vibrant and eclectic corridor known for its dynamic mix of culture, nightlife, and history.
The Pride flag crosswak next to Cal Anderson park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, form a vibrant and eclectic corridor known for its dynamic mix of culture, nightlife, and history.
Pike and Pine streets between 11th Avenue and Broadway
Nonprofit Organizations:
Capitol Hill is home to important LGBTQIA+ organizations such as Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQIA+ Center, which provides resources for health, wellness, and community building, and Lambert House, a center for LGBTQIA+ youth.
To further learn about resources:https://www.gaycity.org/
local History of Capitol Hill and LGBTQIA+ Community
local History of Capitol Hill and LGBTQIA+ Community
in 1970’s pioneer square was established as a national Historic District and a local preservation district by the city. Whereas in this time young LBTQIA people wanted to open up bars. So they strived to open up bar in a none expensive space which is where Capitol hill evolved into a new gay neighborhood. It because a safe having for the community with multiple bars, clubs and organizations opening to cater the community. The neighborhood played a very important role in advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights and creating a space of acceptance for people in the community.
To learn more about Capitol History visit:
https://www.ewingandclark.com/evolution-of-seattles-lgbtq-historic-neighborhood/
Fun facts about capitol Hill Pride:
🌈 Seattle’s first Pride parade in 1974 was organized by LGBTQIA+ activists
🌈 Seattle’s first Pride parade in 1974 was organized by LGBTQIA+ activists
🌈In the late 1970s and very early 1980s, Capitol Hill was one of the few neighborhoods in the country where LGBTQIA+ people
🌈Capitol Hill is a neighborhood where Pride is celebrated not just in June but every day
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