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What happened to the Seattle PI globe?
By November 9, 1948, the globe was atop the building. It stayed there until 1985, when it followed the paper to a much smaller office on Elliott Avenue. And that’s where it remains, even though the P-I has long since sold that building, relocated, downsized, ceased printing, and settled a few blocks away.
Who owns Blethen Corporation?
He also served as publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, a newspaper owned by the company, in the 1970s….Frank Blethen.
| Frank A. Blethen | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | CEO of The Seattle Times Company |
| Years active | 1968–present |
When was the Seattle Times created?
1891
The Seattle Times/First issue date
Who reads the Seattle Times?
Winner of 11 Pulitzer Prizes, The Seattle Times reaches about 566,900 readers daily and more than 717,700 on Sundays with compelling, original, local content.
What does the PI globe say?
The neon structure consists of three parts — an impressive dark-blue globe with the continents outlined in green neon, an eagle perched on top with its wings spread overhead, and a banner sign that revolves around the globe’s midline proclaiming the paper’s well-known slogan, “It’s in the P-I,” each capital letter …
Is the Seattle Times owned by The New York Times?
The Seattle Times Company is a privately owned publisher of daily and weekly newspapers in the U.S. state of Washington. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1896, the company is now in its fourth and fifth generations of ownership by the Blethen family….The Seattle Times Company.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Website | seattletimescompany.com |
Who founded the Seattle Times?
Frank Blethen
These experienced executives remain dedicated stewards of The Seattle Times’ 120-year history of principled journalism and public service. Frank Blethen is a fourth-generation member of the Blethen family, which founded The Seattle Times in 1896.
How many subscribers does The Seattle Times have?
Today, The Seattle Times has more than 65,000 subscribers and saw a 35% increase between the months of March and June 2020.
What is the Seattle Times known for?
The Seattle Times is the winner of eleven Pulitzer Prizes, journalism’s highest honor, and has been a finalist on 14 other occasions since 1982. The Seattle Times reaches more Northwest adults than any other local media, delivering quality content where, when and how our readers want it.