Peter Kirk
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- Sep 18, 1887The Iron Rush: Seattle’s Early Fight Against MonopolyWhen mining magnates and railroad tycoons clashed over the future of Washington's natural resources, Seattle’s civic leaders took a stand to protect local control.Seattle, WA
- Oct 9, 1887Peter Kirk's Iron Works Signal Seattle's Manufacturing AmbitionsA bold call in 1887 to turn Seattle into a premier manufacturing powerhouse by offering free land and tax incentives to incoming factories.King County, Seattle, WA
- 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
- Jun 26, 1888The Birth of the Big Steel DreamA British entrepreneur plans to transform a massive site on the shores of Lake Washington into a steel empire, promising jobs for thousands.Lake Washington, Kirkland, WA
- Jan 2, 1895The 10-Cent Ferry That Tried to Shrink Lake WashingtonBefore the bridges, a new company promised 20-minute crossings between Madison Street and Kirkland, cheaper farm freight, and a direct market route for eastside farmers.Seattle, WA