UPS Birthplace — 100 Years of Service
Seattle, King County, Washington
Marker Inscription
Celebrating 100 years of service August 28, 2007 To celebrate the 100th anniversary of UPS, employees gathered here at the company's birthplace to honor, celebrate and reaffirm UPS's commitment to serving communities around the world.
Erected by UPS
The Story
This marker stands at the Seattle birthplace of United Parcel Service, founded in 1907 as a local messenger and delivery service. On the company's hundredth anniversary in 2007, employees gathered here to honor its origins and its growth into a global carrier. From a small storefront beginning, UPS became one of the world's largest logistics operations.
Why it matters
It marks the humble Seattle roots of a company that helped define modern package delivery and American commerce.
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Related events
- · Founding of UPS (1907)
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