Arthur A. Denny (1822 – 1899) was an early founder of Seattle, Washington (see Denny Party), and a member of the territorial legislature. Seattle's Denny Way is often mistakenly attributed to him, but is actually named after his brother David Denny. 1822 (MDCCCXXII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... The Denny Party are traditionally credited with founding Seattle, Washington, with their arrival at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. ... Categories: Historical stubs | Washington history | U.S. historical regions and territories ...

Mr. Denny is a popular figure in Seattle's lexicon, and strongly associated with Alki Point.