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- Nov 25, 1876The Struggle to Save the HarborEngineers and locals debate the best way to keep Seattle's waterfront from choking on silt and debris in 1876.Duwamish River, Seattle, WA
- Mar 23, 1893Engineering the Future of Grays HarborA massive federal project to deepen the channels from Hoquiam to Montesano aims to open the harbor to larger maritime trade.Grays Harbor, Hoquiam, WA
- Sep 16, 1894The Canal Came With a Catch: Seattle Had to Secure the LandCongress had finally committed to a Lake Washington ship canal, but the money came with a condition: Seattle had to secure a free right-of-way from property owners. In 1894, civic leaders began the campaign that would decide whether the project moved forward.Seattle, WA