Vanderbilt
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- Jun 15, 1876The Robber Barons of the RailsAs the Pacific Northwest rail and steamship empires consolidate, one man's rise mirrors the era of the 'autocrat' industrialist.Seattle, WA
- Jan 5, 1878Seattle’s New Year Outlook: A Refuge from the Gilded AgeAn 1877 editorial contrasts Seattle’s frontier promise with the labor riots and extreme inequality ravaging the rest of the nation.Seattle, WA
- May 4, 1882The Unspoiled Wilderness of the CowlitzA scenic journey along the Northern Pacific Railroad reveals a pristine landscape of rolling prairies, rich farmland, and the challenges of carving a home from the forest.Tenino, WA
- Jun 29, 1888The Great Horse Thief of Seattle: A Van Buren MysteryA dramatic arrest at the Artisan Hotel reveals a tangled web of stolen property, false accusations, and theatrical intrigue involving Edward Howard and Cornelius Vanderbilt.Seattle, WA
- Jun 30, 1888The Great Front Street Fraud: City Council Exposes Fake Petition for Cable CarIn a stunning display of civic integrity, Seattle’s Common Council unmasks a fraudulent petition designed to grant a monopoly cable car franchise, revealing that applicants forged signatures and misrepresented property frontage.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Jul 7, 1899The Empire Builders Eye the SoundWhile Seattle citizens dream of a municipal mint and public halls, the Vanderbilt railroad syndicate plots a massive consolidation to dominate Pacific Northwest transit.Seattle, WA