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"Emerald City" is the result of a contest held in the early 1980s. The reference is to the lush evergreen forests of the area.

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Why is Seattle WA called The Emerald City?

Simple answer is because Seattle is so green with foliage and trees. .


Which city has the nickname of 'The Emerald City'?

Seattle, Washington has the nickname of "The Emerald City."Specifically, the nickname reflects the city's lush green landscapes. Seattle is located in the northwestern coastal area of Washington state. It benefits from its marine location and frequent rain events.


Which city's nikname is emerald city?

Seattle, WA...


Where is Emerald City Located?

Seattle Washington


What western US city's official nickname is the Emerald City?

Historylink says : In 1869, Russell and Ferry, a Portland real estate firm, gives Seattle the epithet the Queen City. They issue a pamphlet titled "The Future Queen City of the Pacific." The epithet lasts until 1982. That year, the Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau adopts "The Emerald City" as the epithet for Seattle and incorporates it into a logo to promote tourism.So as of this moment it is called The Emerald City. Seattle, that is.


Which American Citys nick name is Emerald City?

Seattle


What is the nickname of Seattle Washington?

It is now called the "Emerald City", but used to be known as "Queen City" SoCooLBob reports that he's heard it called The City Of Faith because of Mt. Rainier. If you're just visiting Seattle you can ask a resident if you can see Mt. Rainier from there they'll respond, "Sure." You'll ask where? And they'll respond, "Not Today." But, they've got faith!


Is The Emerald state a nickname for Washington?

No it is the Evergreen State, I don't think there is an Emerald State, sorry. Seattle is the Emerald "city."


Why is Seattle the emerald city?

"Emerald City" is the result of a contest held in the early 1980s. The reference is to the lush evergreen forests of the area.


What is Seattle known as?

Evergreen State Emerald City, too, I believe.


Why is Seattle called Rainy City?

seattle is called rainy city becuse it rain over there to much. ** it does rain in Seattle a lot, but I've never heard Seattle called Rainy City", a rainy city maybe.


What is Seattle's nickname?

It is now called the "Emerald City", but used to be known as "Queen City" SoCooLBob reports that he's heard it called The City Of Faith because of Mt. Rainier. If you're just visiting Seattle you can ask a resident if you can see Mt. Rainier from there they'll respond, "Sure." You'll ask where? And they'll respond, "Not Today." But, they've got faith!