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- Sep 5, 1876The City That Built Itself: Seattle’s 1876 Bet on Railroads and Real EstateWhile Portland urges unity to secure a transcontinental line, Seattle’s council quietly reshapes the city’s physical landscape—lowering street grades and paving sidewalks—betting that infrastructure will drive the boom.Seattle, WA
- Dec 30, 1876The City’s Panic Over a Smallpox OutbreakWhen an infectious disease arrived on the Seattle waterfront in 1876, the City Council and local editors turned to extreme rhetoric, calling for the forced removal of the city's vulnerable populations.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- May 5, 1877The Great Land Grab: Citizens Unite to Stop the Railroad's Theft of Public SoilIn a packed meeting at Reinig’s Hall, Snohomish leaders condemn the Northern Pacific Railway for hoarding millions of acres while building a secret coal line, vowing to fight Congress to return the land to settlers.Snohomish, WA
- Mar 9, 1878The Fight for Seattle’s Rail FutureIn 1878, a local leader rallied Seattle to demand federal land reform and a railroad connection, decrying the influence of corporate interests over the prosperity of the Territory.Seattle, WA
- Apr 6, 1878The Unincorporated City of SeattleIn 1877, a legal crisis regarding Seattle's city charter left the municipal government in limbo, struggling to prove its own legitimacy while 'disaffected individuals' looked to take advantage of the chaos.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 29, 1878Seattle’s Desperate Need for Modern FirefightingAs the city rapidly expands, the Common Council scrambles to replace inadequate, antiquated fire gear before a disaster strikes.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Nov 5, 1891The City Moves on InfrastructureA contentious city council meeting greenlights a major new sewerage system for North Yakima.Yakima, WA
- Nov 19, 1891The Midnight Saloon StandoffYakima city officials move to enforce a midnight closing time for local taverns, triggering immediate defiance from saloon owners.Yakima, WA
- Apr 7, 1892The Grand Reopening of the Hotel YakimaAfter a high-profile purchase by a Puyallup hotelier, the city’s premiere hostelry prepares for an evening of luxury, dancing, and civic celebration.Hotel Yakima, Yakima, WA
- Nov 17, 1892Smallpox Scare in Kittitas Irrigation CampA reported smallpox outbreak at an irrigation construction camp sparks local rumors of a 'stampede,' prompting Yakima officials to tighten police oversight on roads.Yakima, WA