Little Saigon (Seattle, Washington)
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Emenating from the intersection of 12th & Jackson is an area of the International District commonly known as Little Saigon.
As the name suggests its heart of Seattle's Vietnamese community. There are also several businesses representing other SE Asian countries in the area.
White Center, which borders Seattle to the south, also has several Vietnamese business along 16th Ave S.
In the early-mid 20th Century 12th & Jackson was the heart of the Jazz Scene in Seattle. It has a vibrant African-American community, as featured in the movie "Ray" and the book 'Jackson Street After Hours'.
As the name suggests its heart of Seattle's Vietnamese community. There are also several businesses representing other SE Asian countries in the area.
White Center, which borders Seattle to the south, also has several Vietnamese business along 16th Ave S.
In the early-mid 20th Century 12th & Jackson was the heart of the Jazz Scene in Seattle. It has a vibrant African-American community, as featured in the movie "Ray" and the book 'Jackson Street After Hours'.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Saigon#Seattle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 47°35'52"N 122°19'0"W
- Industrial District 2.2 km
- Seward Park Neighborhood 4 km
- Georgetown 5.2 km
- Queen Anne 8.3 km
- Magnolia 12 km
- Ballard 13 km
- Lake City 15 km
- Gordon Head 126 km
- Esquimalt 127 km
- Lands End 149 km
- The International District 0.2 km
- Pioneer Square 1.1 km
- "Seattle Circuit" 1.2 km
- First Hill 1.4 km
- The "Jungle" 2.4 km
- Industrial District 2.7 km
- Termial 30 2.8 km
- Beacon Hill 5.3 km
- Elliott Bay 5.7 km
- West Seattle 6.4 km