How Seattle Changed the World | A KOMO Documentary

Ever wonder what the world would be like without planes, computer software and online shopping? Thanks to progressive Seattle innovators and change-makers, the world is a much better place to live, work and play. In the historical documentary “How Seattle Changed the World,” KOMO TV explores how the Northwest went from an afterthought to a magnet for innovation, drawing in passionate people, who made advancements in technology, aviation, commerce, music, entertainment and the arts. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:37 - Changing Transportation: Peterbilt, UPS, Boeing 11:00 - Seattle World's Fair, Space Needle 13:22 - Microsoft's Growth 16:20 - Amazon, Expedia, Zillow 17:38 - The Cell Phone explosion, McCaw Cellular 20:30 - Helping The World: Gates Foundation, Allen Institute 24:54 - Nordstrom, Costco, Starbucks 33:05 - Seattle arts and culture 35:15 - Pike Place Market 36:46 - Music: Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Sir Mix A Lot 40:27 - Mount Saint Helen 41:28 - Eddie Bauer, REI 43:35 - Mount Ranier 44:22 - Pickle ball 46:19 - Science and Innovation 49:00 - Seattle Food: Beechers Cheese 51:50 - Why Seattle? -------------------------------------------------- For more on the lead story: https://komonews.com/features/dont-miss/seattle-history-industry-amazon-jeff-bezos-bill-melinda-gates-paul-allen-institute-brain-mapping-pike-place-market-cheese-chihuly-garden-glass-boeing-737-airplanes-jets-paccar-worlds-fair-space-needle-expedia-mccaw-cellular-starbucks-nordstrom-mt-rainier _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KOMO News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KOMONews/ KOMO News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/komonews KOMO News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/komo4 KOMO News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@komo4seattle Subscribe to KOMO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC__2_0RJ8XnHt2angfw6S1Q/?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G97AyNO_3IE&list=PLZm7uq7_dyY6qhFFIwgXRvYpkaOnZEabc&index=2&t=0s For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.komonews.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://komonews.com/watch Download our iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/komo-news-mobile/id433508161?mt=8 Download our Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newssynergy.komo&hl=en Listen to KOMO Newsradio 1000 AM / 97.7 FM Live: https://komonews.com/live/komo-4-newsradio Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 206.404.4000 KOMO News (ABC 4, 1000 AM and 97.7 FM) provides the latest breaking news, sports, weather, traffic, and local event coverage in the Seattle and Western Washington/Puget Sound area including Bellevue, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and surrounding communities #komo #komonews #seattlenews #washingtonnews This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]