C. McAllister
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- Jul 1, 1876Seattle’s First 'Big' Fourth of JulyAs the nation prepared to mark its Centennial in 1876, the citizens of Seattle mobilized every merchant, captain, and dignitary to prove the young town was ready for the spotlight.Seattle, WA
- Dec 20, 1876The Price of Building SeattleAn 1876 notice reveals the commodification of local clay as Seattle's rapid expansion begins to reshape the landscape.Seattle, WA
- Dec 21, 1876The Seattle Brick Yard Hustle of 1876As Seattle began its transformation into a permanent industrial center, local entrepreneurs rushed to secure supplies for the inevitable building boom.Seattle, WA
- Dec 23, 1876The Boomtown Hustle: Real Estate and Building in 1876 SeattleA glimpse into the rapid expansion of Seattle's early infrastructure, where new homes were built 'by the day' and brick yards were leased to meet the hunger for growth.Seattle, WA
- Mar 28, 1877The Brickyard Expansion: Fueling Seattle's Rapid GrowthAs Seattle transitioned from a frontier outpost to a developing city, a local businessman secured a four-year lease on the city's primary brickyard to meet the surging demand for permanent construction materials.Seattle, WA
- Apr 21, 1892The Brewery Workers’ Stand of 1892Seattle brewery workers hold the line against a forced return to ten-hour days and mandatory unpaid Sunday labor.Seattle, WA