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Seattle, Washington
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First Hill was originally called 'Profanity Hill' due to its steep incline and the frustration it caused early settlers.
Harborview Medical Center, located on First Hill, is one of the oldest hospitals in Seattle, having been established in 1877.
The Sorrento Hotel, built in 1909, is a prime example of the Italianate architectural style and is one of Seattle's oldest hotels still in operation.
St. James Cathedral, completed in 1907, is a prominent landmark on First Hill and serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
The Sorrento Hotel on First Hill is rumored to have inspired parts of the novel 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' by Jamie Ford.
The Frye Art Museum, located on First Hill, offers free admission and showcases a collection of 19th and 20th-century European paintings.
The Yesler Way Cable Car, which operated from 1888 to 1940, connected First Hill to downtown Seattle, making it more accessible.
