Chairman Durie
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- Mar 22, 1889The Oil Men’s Last Stand: Seattle’s Battle Over Fire Safety and Corporate PowerIn March 1889, a proposed ordinance to ban oil storage within city limits sparked a fierce standoff between the Board of Trade and powerful petroleum interests. While the city pushed for safety, the oil dealers argued the rules were discriminatory and economically impossible, setting the stage for a legal battle that would define Seattle’s industrial future.Seattle, WA
- Sep 24, 1889The Iron Shed RebellionAfter the Great Seattle Fire, one man defies new building codes by erecting corrugated iron structures in the fire-restricted zone, triggering a city-wide showdown over safety and property rights.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA