Capitol Hill, Progressive neighborhood and gay village east of downtown Seattle, United States
Capitol Hill is a progressive neighborhood east of downtown Seattle that spans several blocks and contains residential buildings, modern cafes, independent bookstores, music venues, and parks. The area feels densely populated with mixed architectural styles, from older houses to newer buildings standing close together.
The neighborhood was originally known as Broadway Hill and was long shaped by a Catholic community presence. In the 1980s the area began to shift and became a gathering point for LGBTQ communities in the region.
The neighborhood hosts bars, clubs, and performance spaces that serve different communities and shape a diverse nightlife and cultural scene. The streets display colorful decorations that reflect the daily visibility and life of the LGBTQ community.
Capitol Hill Station connects the neighborhood to downtown via the Link light rail, and numerous bus lines serve the streets. The neighborhood is most easily explored on foot, with most attractions concentrated within a few blocks.
Street crosswalks are painted in rainbow colors, particularly near Pike and Pine, creating a visual mark of LGBTQ visibility. These colored crossings emerged in the early 2000s and continue to define the neighborhood's appearance.
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