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SEATTLE'S FIRST HILL First Hill, with its commanding position directly to the east and above downtown, became the foremost status neighborhood for early Seattleites. Throughout the area you'll still find traces of the early glory, including a few magnificent old mansions and some excellent examples of early Seattle architecture. But most mansions of the once mighty have long since been torn down and replaced by hospitals. Known as 'Pill Hill,' First Hill is home to three major hospitals, Harborview Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center/First Hill, and Virginia Mason Medical Center. With the accompanying research and support facilities, it can seem indeed that everything up here is related to the medical industry. Getting to Seattle's First Hill To reach First Hill, catch bus No 2 on the west side of 3rd Ave downtown and get off at the Swedish Medical Center. First Hill is out of the Ride Free Area, however, so be prepared to pay up if you take the bus. On foot it's a short walk uphill from downtown. From Westlake Center, head over to University St and walk uphill through Freeway Park or, if you're in the business district, walk straight up Madison St to Terry Ave, and you'll be at the Sorrento Hotel. First Hill has been home to Seattle University, a private Jesuit university, since 1898. Also located on the hill are Northwest School and Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences--two highly regarded private schools--and the Catholic O'Dea High School, as well as several churches that have become city landmarks: Trinity Episcopal Parish Church, St. James Cathedral, and Seattle First Baptist Church. |
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