T. P. Freeman
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- Jan 23, 1877The Pioneer Discount Marketplace of SeattleIn an era of high prices, the Seattle Variety Store promised relief by flooding the local market with affordable, second-hand household goods.Seattle, WA
- Jan 31, 1877The 1878 Housing SqueezeBefore the skyline, Seattleites were already scrambling to find affordable bedding and basic household furnishings to survive the cold.Second Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 2, 1877The Hidden Cost of a Good Night's RestIn 1877 Seattle, a local merchant’s advertisement reveals the bustling, precarious trade in second-hand bedding and the struggle to furnish a frontier home.Seattle, WA
- Feb 13, 1877The Second-Hand Sleep EconomyBefore the age of big-box furniture, T.P. Freeman’s 'Variety Store' turned reclaimed bedding into a thriving trade in 1870s Seattle.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 30, 1878The Price of Living in Pioneer SnohomishA look at the cost of goods and the local economy in 1880s Snohomish, from the price of work oxen to the cost of a barrel of flour.Snohomish, WA
- Apr 17, 1878The Pioneer Variety Store: A Snapshot of Commerce in Early SeattleBefore the age of big-box retailers, local general stores like T. P. Freeman’s served as the essential hubs for hardware, furniture, and household needs on the frontier.1st Ave and 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA