Dana checked into the Hotel Monaco in downtown Seattle and took a walk down Yesler Way, which is a steep street with a rich history. In the 1850s, this area was filled with trees, and logs were transported via a chute to Henry Yesler's sawmill. Over time, as Seattle's city center shifted northward, the street fell into decline and became a notorious place associated with homelessness and addiction.

The term "Skid Road" transitioned into "Skid Row," reflecting the area's deteriorated state. This rename mirrored its transformation from a vibrant logging hub to a den of vice and misfortune, a concept that eventually spread across the United States to describe similar neighborhoods in other cities.