The underground city in Seattle mainly originated from the flush toilet invented in 1881. Since every household used a flush toilet, the sewage was directly discharged into the bay. When the tide was low, the drainage was very smooth, and the sewage went directly into the sea. But when the tide is high, sea water pours back into the toilet. At this time, the twice-a-day toilet eruption cycle is very troublesome for Seattleites. But a mega-fire unexpectedly solved the problem, but also razed Seattle to the ground. When people started rebuilding the city, they took into account the problem of sea water intrusion. Therefore, when the city was built, a large area on the seaside was filled up to prevent the sea water from pouring back from the toilet, so there was a dungeon. The underground city has long been abandoned, but the local government has redeveloped it in order to protect the cultural relics. Today's underground city has become a famous attraction in Seattle for tourists to visit and learn about life in those days. The underground city is located in Pioneer Square, and you need to buy a ticket to join the group to visit. Through the guided tour into the dark underground city, you can see some historical objects and real scenes left over 100 years ago. The entire visit process takes about 75 minutes. Before visiting, come to the visiting hall. The layout of this hall restores the scene of a dungeon bar. There are no windows around, and the distressed decoration will bring your sight into the 19th century. The entrance to the dungeon is on an inconspicuous stair off the street, follow the guide down the stairs. Under the guidance of the guide, unlock the door to enter the dungeon. When you come to the underground city, you can see the sidewalks of the year. Listening to the vivid explanation of the tour guide, you can imagine the life of Seattle people in those days. Walking and watching, in the underground city, looking up, you can still see the bright windows on the sidewalk. Follow the guide, and then you can see the bars of the dungeon. You can also see the dungeon featuring photos of Seattle from the 19th century. And the flush toilets that were flooded by sea water every day in the underground city.
Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour Address:
614 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, United States
Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour Recommended sightseeing time:
2 hours
Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour Phone:
+1 206-682-4646