Which city West of the Mississippi has the most walkable vernacular? (Outside of SF)

[CrazyDonkey]

Originally Posted by Vincent_Adultman

The term Skid Row to describe an impoverished area did originate in Seattle. It was derived from Skid Road. There’s not really much debate on this.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skid_row

I agree that walking is not ideal for getting between neighborhoods in Seattle. It’s why I voted for Portland.

I agree that "Skid Row" was derived from Seattle's "Skid Road". My question is whether the former term also originated in Seattle or was re-imported back to Seattle from other places. One theory I've read is that the terminological shift took place in Chicago, from which it was spread by hoboes riding the rails.

If the "skid row" term spread from Seattle, it could have been via the Pantages vaudeville circuit, which was based in Seattle.

[Vincent_Adultman]

Originally Posted by CrazyDonkey

I agree that "Skid Row" was derived from Seattle's "Skid Road". My question is whether the former term also originated in Seattle or was re-imported back to Seattle from other places. One theory I've read is that the terminological shift took place in Chicago, from which it was spread by hoboes riding the rails.

If the "skid row" term spread from Seattle, it could have been via the Pantages vaudeville circuit, which was based in Seattle.

Got it - yeah, that makes sense.