John Wilson
Named in 5 stories. Back to all names
- Jul 1, 1876A Dangerous Labor in the Sawmills of 1876A worker suffers a debilitating injury at a local wharf, highlighting the routine hazards faced by laborers in Seattle’s industrial infancy.Seattle, WA
- Dec 15, 1877The New Frontier on the Shores of Lake WashingtonWhile the city worried over mysterious prowlers, settlers were carving out orchards and gardens from the old-growth forests near Lake Washington, marveling at the land's hidden potential.Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
- Jul 28, 1885The Beer Hall Heist: A Busted Scheme on the WaterfrontA would-be thief’s plan to float stolen kegs to an Indian encampment ends in a cell.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Dec 18, 1887The Great Chehalis FloodA historic deluge leaves mill workers homeless and livestock lost as record tides overwhelm the river valley.Chehalis, WA
- Jan 15, 1891The 'Young Giant' of the NorthwestA booster-era dispatch from 1891 paints a portrait of Seattle as a resource-rich boomtown clawing its way back to prosperity following a devastating fire.Seattle, WA