Renton Coal Company
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- Jul 22, 1876The Wellington Strike: When Coal Miners Said 'No' to a Pay CutIn July 1876, 70 miners at the Wellington colliery were fired for refusing a wage reduction, bringing the mine to a halt in a struggle that defined labor relations on the Pacific Northwest frontier.Auburn, WA
- Aug 18, 1876The Industrial Heartbeat of 1876 SeattleA glimpse into the daily churn of a rapidly growing frontier town, where hardware, coal, and steam power built the foundation of the Emerald City.Seattle, WA
- Nov 4, 1876The Price of Warmth in 1876As Seattle grew, the Renton Coal Company leveraged its local supply to promise affordability, offering a ton of coal for six dollars—or four for shareholders.Black River, Renton, WA
- Jan 5, 1877The Next Pittsburg: Seattle’s Coal RushA new mine opens across the Cedar River, fueling hopes that the young city of Seattle will soon become a major center for iron and coal production.Seattle, WA