G.H. Heilbron
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- Jan 29, 1891The Engineer Who Had the City by the ThroatIn a bitter 1909 standoff over Seattle’s waterworks, engineer Benezet Williams accused city officials of squeezing him into submission after they canceled his contract. The advisory board’s final offer left him with little choice but to walk away.Seattle, WA
- Apr 30, 1892The Political Spoils System in 1892 SeattleMayor John Ronald’s effort to oust his political opponents from the board of public works reveals the bare-knuckled power struggles of early Seattle city hall.Seattle, WA