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Seattle, Washington
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Seattle's Underground Tour takes you through the remnants of the original city that was built in the 1800s and later buried after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889.
The glass tiles you walk on during the tour were once skylights for the underground city, allowing sunlight to illuminate the streets below.
After the Great Seattle Fire, the city decided to raise the streets to prevent future flooding, creating the underground passages you can explore today.
The term 'skid row' originated from Seattle's underground, where logs were skidded down Yesler Way to the waterfront.
In its heyday, the underground was home to shops, bars, and even opium dens, making it a lively part of the city.
