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Seattle is mosaic of cultures and diverse communities, with an endless supply of inspiring tales to share. Community Stories presents this rich tapestry -- the people, the neighborhoods, the communities, relevant issues, cultural traditions and rich histories that make each of us unique. Learn more about your neighbors on Community Stories.

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Community Stories: West Seattle Story Pole
Community Stories: West Seattle Story Pole
9/3/200614:54
There is a new historic totem pole standing at the crest of Admiral Way Point in West Seattle. Duwamish wood carver Michael Halady made this 65 foot “story pole” that tells the story of the Duwamish tribe, Seattle’s indigenous peoples, and the first pioneers who landed at Alki Point in 1855. Halady, a fifth generation descendant of Chief Seattle, and members of the Admiral Community Council, who worked many years on replacing the current pole, hopes this first Duwamish made pole keeps alive the continuity of West Seattle and the Duwamish as well as celebrates the history of our city’s first community.
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