University of Washington Board of Regents
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- May 26, 1889The Seattle Armory StandoffWhen the University of Washington’s board of regents attempted to seize the local armory, the First Regiment of the National Guard fought back, claiming the university didn't have a 'legal leg to stand on.'University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Apr 1, 1894Farmers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands to Escape FloodsTired of waiting for the county to act, valley farmers organize a private committee to drain Lake Washington floodwaters.Seattle, WA
- May 19, 1894The Bid for a University Medical SchoolRegents move to expand the University of Washington, envisioning a medical college that could serve the entire Northwest.University of Washington campus, Seattle, WA
- May 27, 1895UW Chooses Its Future: Law, Medicine, and a Reprieve for the Old BuildingA May 1895 regents' meeting set the University of Washington on a course toward professional schools, rejected confusing heating bids, awarded a $17,570 contract, and moved to keep the old campus building.University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Jul 6, 1923The Condemned Vault of Washington's HistoryAfter the state museum's building is condemned, regents scramble to find a new home for $200,000 worth of regional artifacts.University of Washington, Seattle, WA