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- Jun 9, 1885When the Titans of Industry Came to SeattleIn 1885, as Seattle clamored for growth, a high-society banquet for Senator John Sherman and railroad executives signaled the dawn of the city's obsession with 'big industry'—and the blunt, profit-driven advice they offered to the locals.Opera House, Seattle
- Jun 11, 1889After the Great Fire of 1889: Rebuilding a City from the AshesWhile Seattle recovers from a devastating conflagration, a citywide debate pits public safety and urban planning against private interests over the future layout of the business district.Seattle, WA