C. C. Terry
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- Jun 9, 1876The City That Refused to Drink: Seattle’s Water War of 1876When the local water company demanded a quarter-century monopoly and the power to seize private springs, Seattle’s leaders said no. Now, with fire risks mounting and growth accelerating, the city faces a stark choice: build its own system or wait for disaster.Seattle, WA
- Nov 25, 1885The Final Division of the Terry EstateAfter twenty years of shared ownership, the heirs of Seattle pioneer C.C. Terry divide the family’s downtown real estate holdings.Seattle, WA
- Jan 2, 1887The Clearing of the Ten AcresA dense forest in the pioneer village of Seattle was cleared by hand in 1861 to build a university, marking the humble birth of an institution that would grow with the frontier territory.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 1, 1889The $10,000 Bet That Built Seattle’s Front StreetSuperintendent Thompson risks a fortune to beat the calendar, while a separate land dispute erupts over tide flats near Grant Street.Front Street, Seattle, WA