President Adair
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- Jan 18, 1889The Oil Trap: How Seattle’s Greed Endangered Its Own WaterfrontA recent fire at a lodging house reveals a city-wide crisis: warehouses and homes alike are storing thousands of gallons of volatile oil, defying insurance limits and risking total destruction.Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Mar 22, 1889The Oil Men’s Last Stand: Seattle’s Battle Over Fire Safety and Corporate PowerIn March 1889, a proposed ordinance to ban oil storage within city limits sparked a fierce standoff between the Board of Trade and powerful petroleum interests. While the city pushed for safety, the oil dealers argued the rules were discriminatory and economically impossible, setting the stage for a legal battle that would define Seattle’s industrial future.Seattle, WA