Secretary Tracy
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- Apr 5, 1889The Battle for the Navy Yard: Port Orchard vs. Lake WashingtonA naval commission has officially recommended Port Orchard as the future site for a navy yard, but local boosters of Lake Washington aren't giving up, citing fresh water anchorage and commercial synergy.Seattle, WA
- Aug 28, 1889The Cabinet of 1889: A Seattle Real Estate SnapshotWhile Secretary Tracy and other federal officials were scrambling to find housing in a bustling, growing capital, Seattle was busy laying the literal groundwork for its own future growth.Seattle, WA
- Sep 27, 1889The Strategic Choice of Port OrchardA government commission selects Sinclair Harbor as the ideal location for the Pacific Navy Yard, citing its natural defenses and proximity to Seattle and Tacoma.Port Orchard, Bremerton, WA
- Jun 13, 1892The Navy Relieves the Captain of the BaltimoreCaptain William Whitehead is ousted after just two months following complaints of discourtesy and a near-miss with his ship off the Oregon coast.Seattle Harbor, Seattle, WA