Spring Hill Water Company
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- May 10, 1883When the Mill Went Dry: How a Railroad’s Pipes Put 57 Seattle Men Back to WorkStetson & Post’s mill went dry, idling 57 workers—until a water company and a railroad improvised a pipe connection to get the saws running again.Seattle, WA
- Jun 3, 1883Bringing Fresh Water to a Growing SeattleCapitalists John Leary, Gatzert, and the Schwabacher brothers race to construct two massive reservoirs to serve a city of 60,000.Seattle, WA
- Jul 19, 1883Seattle's New Water System Takes ShapeAn massive engineering project aims to transform city life with springs and eventually Lake Washington's deep reserves.Seattle, WA
- Nov 20, 1883Seattle’s Massive Water AmbitionsThe Spring Hill Water Company is betting its future—and the city's growth—on a monumental pipeline from Lake Washington.Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
- Dec 12, 1883John Leary’s Lake Washington MillCapitalists launch a new manufacturing venture connected to the city’s water supply.Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
- Jun 11, 1884Seattle's Water Pressure Passes the Fire TestHigh-pressure water from a new reservoir successfully cleared the skyline in a demonstration for city officials.Seattle, WA
- Mar 29, 1885The Price of Fire ProtectionA debate in City Hall reveals the cost and complexity of securing fire hydrants and water service for a growing Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Apr 30, 1885Rising from the Ashes: A Seattle Sawmill's Rapid RebirthAfter a devastating fire, the Stetson & Post Mill Company leverages modern fire-safety technology and local community support to rebuild better than before.Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
- Jul 12, 1885The Great Seattle Water Contract ScandalA local newspaper investigation exposes suspicious water hydrant contracts, accusing city officials of mismanagement and sweetheart deals ahead of a heated municipal election.Seattle, WA
- Mar 16, 1886The High-Stakes Duel on Jackson StreetTwo prominent Seattle businessmen settled a long-standing rivalry with an elaborate, heavily trained, and well-wagered foot race across a city bridge.Seattle, WA
- Oct 12, 1886Seattle’s Quest for Reliable WaterHow a local reservoir project aims to secure a steady water supply for a growing city.Seattle Central College, Seattle, WA
- Aug 4, 1889The 1889 Great Seattle ThirstAs Seattle boomed toward 30,000 residents, the city faced a critical choice: build a dual system of salt water for fire and fresh for drinking, or bet everything on Lake Washington.Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
- Aug 11, 1889The Ghost in the Water MainsSeattle residents plagued by terrifying subterranean thumping discover the culprit is local utility infrastructure, not a haunting.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Jan 13, 1891Seattle’s Water Gamble: A Public Utility Success StoryWhile critics argued over bond debt and construction costs in 1891, the city's new water system proved to be an instant and lucrative revenue stream for the young municipality.Lake Washington, Seattle, WA