Waddell & Miles
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- Jul 21, 1876The Iron Backbone of the Puget Sound FrontierBefore skyscrapers and tech, Seattle was built on pipes, brick-ovens, and the ambition of merchants like Waddell & Miles who powered the city’s rapid expansion.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Aug 17, 1876Waddell & Miles Stocked 50 Stove Styles in 1876 SeattleA look back at the bustling commercial district of 1876 Seattle, where hardware stores like Waddell & Miles fueled a rapidly growing frontier city.Mill Street, Seattle, WA
- Aug 18, 1876The Industrial Heartbeat of 1876 SeattleA glimpse into the daily churn of a rapidly growing frontier town, where hardware, coal, and steam power built the foundation of the Emerald City.Seattle, WA
- Jan 1, 1877Waddell & Miles Stocked 50 Stove Styles in 1877A look at the bustling specialized trades and supply chains that built a growing Washington Territory city in 1876.Seattle, WA
- Jan 15, 1877The Iron Heart of Industrial SeattleA look at the expansive storefront of Waddell & Miles in 1876, a one-stop shop for the pipes, stoves, and industrial machinery that built the frontier.First Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Feb 15, 1877The Hustle of 1876 Seattle: A Frontier Mercantile MosaicBefore the skyscrapers and tech giants, Seattle was a bustling town of blacksmiths, brickmakers, and steamboat agents—here is how the city’s early commerce actually worked.Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
- Jun 10, 1883The Thief Who Crawled into a HoleA petty shoplifting chase leads to an absurd standoff underneath a downtown storefront.Seattle, WA
- Jun 5, 1884Yesler's Big Block Forces Business ShuffleAs Henry Yesler prepares to build a new four-story brick landmark, local merchants scramble for temporary quarters.Seattle, WA
- Oct 1, 1902A Pioneer Stove Merchant Survives Fire, Panic, and a ReceivershipZ.C. Miles arrived in 1870, rebuilt after the Great Seattle Fire, and joined forces with a young executive to create a coast-wide jobbing giant in stoves and electric supplies.78-84 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA