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- Sep 19, 1872The Caterpillar Ordinance: Olympia’s War on Woodland PestsIn a rare display of municipal power in 1871, the Olympia City Council passed an ordinance giving residents one week to burn infested trees or face fines and forced destruction by the Marshall.Olympia, WA
- Aug 14, 1876General Howard’s Seattle RevivalThe Civil War general takes the pulpit to debate the 'infidelity' of the American West.Congregational Church, Seattle, WA
- Dec 25, 1876The Magic of Christmas in Pioneer SeattleA glimpse into 1876 holiday traditions, from elaborate 'Fairy Land' church displays to the grab-box giveaways that defined the season for the city's children.Congregational Church, Seattle, WA
- Nov 24, 1879The Puritans Might Have Been Horrified, but Seattle’s New Opera House is OpenA new cultural landmark opens on Commercial Street, sparking a debate on whether theater remains a 'penal offense' or a sign of progress.Commercial Street (First Avenue), Seattle, WA
- Jun 2, 1905A Grand Religious MergerThree major Protestant denominations move toward organic union to increase efficiency and emphasize common values.Kennewick, WA