Pontius
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- Jan 10, 1877The New Spirit of Front StreetAs Seattle's wholesale economy matures in the 1870s, a new firm moves into the Pontius Building to cut out the San Francisco middleman.Seattle, WA
- Dec 18, 1887The Ghost Ship of Seattle’s WaterfrontA derelict bark ship, once a billboard for local businesses, is buried in sawdust and slabs to become the foundation of a new shoreline.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 18, 1891The City Council’s Hammock ScandalSeattle’s city fathers clash over the 'reckless extravagance' of buying thirty-four hammocks for the city jail.Seattle, WA
- Feb 11, 1892The Judge Rules on the 'Common Law' MarriageA King County court recognizes a union without a formal ceremony, sparking debate over the legal definition of marriage.Seattle, WA
- Feb 25, 1892The Battle for the Waterfront: Seattle's 1892 Railroad StruggleAs the Northern Pacific sought to claim prime space on Railroad Avenue, the city council faced a pivotal decision: prioritize corporate rail expansion or protect the public from the dangerous, crooked 'ram's horn' tracks that choked the waterfront.Seattle, WA