Clockwise from top:
The spooky forest that resembled downtown Seattle before white people.
The tlingit masks worn by shaman during the extensive, often bloody rituals.
This rare deerskin painting is said to depict the spirits of the cursed that dwelled on the site.
Not surprisingly, no one would buy this one section of real estate even when
considerable frequent stagecoach "miles" were thrown in as an incentive.

Photo courtesy of the Seattle Indian Tribal Council and Casino
Aurora Avenue North, Seattle
Come on down! We are always open!




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