Mr. Boyd
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- Mar 27, 1877The Road to Riches: Seattle’s $33,000 Gamble on the Snoqualmie PassIn March 1877, local editors urged citizens to fund a toll road through the mountains, arguing that the vast grain fields east of the Cascades were Seattle's only true economic future.Seattle, WA
- Sep 19, 1883The End of an InstitutionSeattle's iconic Arcade dry goods store closes its doors, marking the end of a remarkable partnership.Seattle, WA
- Aug 14, 1887A Heated Clash at City HallA contractor and a former mayor trade sharp words before the Tacoma City Council over stalled infrastructure payments.Tacoma, WA
- May 12, 1895Seattle's New Plumbing Inspector Called His Kickbacks 'Customary'Summoned before the aldermen over charges that he steered city work to a friendly iron works, John L. Sweeney admitted taking a percentage — and said every architect and plumber did the same.Seattle, WA