John Norstrom

John Nordstrom was a very important part of Seattle’s history. He created what is today one of the largest fashion companies in the world; Nordstrom. He traveled from Sweden in search of opportunity at a young age and eventually moved to Alaska because of the Klondike Gold Rush. He met a man while living there and together they opened up a shoe store n Seattle. At first they made little money but once people started to know the store they became popular. Later they expanded to a clothing an shoe store and the company spread among states. Over the years the company has grown into one of the largest retail companies in the United States and is still expanding over the world.