Alki Beach is the peninsular neighborhood surrounding it. Jutting out into Pugent Sound, Alki was the original white settlement in 1851 in what was to become the city of Seattle. The park begins at Alki Point and extends 2.5 miles to Duwamish Head, the mouth of the Duwamish River. ("Duwamish" comes from a Chinook word "duwampsh," meaning "many-colored river," and was one of the first names proposed for the city that is now Seattle.)
Well into the 20th century, Alki was reachable from most of Seattle only by boat. Alki today is reminiscent of a California beach town, with a mix of mid-century bungalows, medium-rise waterfront apartment houses, waterfront businesses, a thin beach, and a road with a bike/foot trail running several miles along the water. Unique to the area are the stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and downtown Seattle from all points.
The Statue of Liberty, a small replica of the original "Liberty Enlightening the World" in New York City, was a gift from Reginald H. Parsons and the Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 1952. The statue has become such a symbol of liberty and courage that it became a place to mourn, to reflect, and to leave mementos after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
It's really interesting about the statue of liberty replica .. It really brings meaning to "from sea to shining sea"
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