T. S. Russell
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- Jun 23, 1876The Centennial Fourth: Seattle's 1876 Independence Day ExtravaganzaBefore the skyscrapers, Seattle celebrated the nation's 100th birthday with a massive, carefully choreographed procession of coal miners, firemen, and laborers winding through the dusty streets of a growing frontier town.Occidental Square, Seattle, WA
- Jun 24, 1876The Spirit of '76: Seattle’s Grand Centennial CelebrationA meticulous guide to how Seattleites organized their first massive city-wide celebration of the American Centennial in 1876, featuring a parade, a regatta, and grand fireworks.Occidental Square, Seattle, WA
- Oct 27, 1877Unidentified Man Found Slain Near SeattleA young immigrant worker is found brutally murdered in the woods, highlighting the dangers facing newcomers in the rugged economy of 1880s Washington.Seattle, WA
- Nov 24, 1877A Rough Ride on the FrontierA classic 1877 tale of a stump-jumped wagon and a sprained arm that serves as a reminder of the hazards of navigating early Seattle infrastructure.Seattle, WA