Leschi, WA

About Leschi

• • Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix spent part of his childhood in Leschi.
• • The first Seattle ferry route connecting to Mercer Island originated in Leschi.
• • Leschi Park and its ferry dock established Leschi as a lakeside recreation destination.
• • A massive landslide in 1915 significantly altered the shoreline near Leschi.
• • The neighborhood is named for Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe; established circa 1889.
• • With around 3,000 residents, the population is smaller than many Seattle neighborhoods.
• • At 262 feet, the elevation offers beautiful views of Lake Washington.
• • Many Leschi residents work in professional and technical services in Seattle.
• • Leschi feels like a peaceful, upscale village with a strong community spirit.
• • The Seattle Seahawks, a close team, won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
• • The University of Washington Huskies crew team has a celebrated history on Lake Washington.
• • Historically, logging played a significant role in the area's early development.

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