Moss Bay Iron and Steel Company
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- Jun 1, 1888The Iron City on the Lake: Peter Kirk’s $20 Million Steel Empire Rises in KirklandBritish industrialist Peter Kirk has secured 2,000 acres on Lake Washington to build a massive iron and steel works, complete with a planned company town. Local leaders hail it as the catalyst for Seattle's transformation into a global manufacturing hub.Houghton, Seattle, WA
- Jun 1, 1888The Iron Giant Lands: Moss Bay Steel Chooses Seattle Without Asking for a PennyIn a stunning victory for civic pride over corporate bribery, the massive Moss Bay Iron and Steel Company has selected Lake Washington as its site, rejecting lucrative bonuses from rival cities and the Northern Pacific Railroad.Lake Washington (Shoreline), Seattle, WA
- Jul 8, 1888Seattle Promoters Pitch a Land Boom in 1888Developers were promising that Seattle would become the 'Mistress of the Pacific,' enticing investors with visions of massive industry, steel mills, and skyrocketing real estate values.Seattle, WA