Alderman Wilcox
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- Jan 29, 1891The Engineer Who Had the City by the ThroatIn a bitter 1909 standoff over Seattle’s waterworks, engineer Benezet Williams accused city officials of squeezing him into submission after they canceled his contract. The advisory board’s final offer left him with little choice but to walk away.Seattle, WA
- Feb 20, 1891The Chaos of Seattle’s StreetsA concerned citizen proposes a rationalized naming system for Seattle’s streets ahead of an expected influx of summer tourists.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA