Alderman Hall
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- Sep 25, 1876The Great Cow Standoff: When Seattle’s Streets Were Held Hostage by LivestockIn September 1878, a herd of cattle and horses blocked the wharf district, forcing pedestrians to halt in their tracks. The city council was forced to intervene as commerce ground to a standstill.Seattle, WA
- Feb 15, 1891The City Hall Compromise on ViceA heated debate over whether to permit gambling and vice reveals the deep divide between reformers and those who viewed 'sin' as a necessary economic pressure valve.Seattle, WA