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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 2 |
| 1891 | 4 |
| 1892 | 4 |
| 1893 | 2 |
| 1894 | 1 |
13 stories
- The Iron City That Never Was: Kirkland’s $3 Million Bet on Steel
In 1891, promoters promised to turn the shores of Lake Washington into the 'Pittsburgh of the Pacific,' selling lots for a fortune and laying tracks for a empire that would vanish within a decade.
- The Birth of the Big Steel Dream
A British entrepreneur plans to transform a massive site on the shores of Lake Washington into a steel empire, promising jobs for thousands.
- The Iron City of the Pacific
Promoters promise a new industrial powerhouse in Kirkland as rail lines expand and iron ore production begins.
- Judge Langley Upholds County Road Law
A legal dispute over the A.A. Smith road on the shores of Lake Washington leads to a significant ruling on eminent domain and the constitutionality of Washington road construction.
- Tragedy on Lake Washington
A young boy drowns while ferrying household goods across the lake.
- Is the Road Law Unconstitutional?
A Seattle man challenges the legality of a new road near Houghton, claiming private property rights are being trampled for the benefit of a few.
- A Conspiracy to Secure Land for Nothing
A widower sues his business partners for $5,000, claiming a fraudulent land deal left them owning his property for free.
- The Dream of Kirkland as the 'Pittsburg of the Pacific'
Capitalists promise that an industrial boom in iron production will transform the landscape of the Eastside.
- The Pittsburgh of the Pacific: Kirkland's Industrial Fever Dream
In 1891, developers and investors believed Kirkland would become a global powerhouse of iron production, fueled by a unique geological claim and massive railroad expansion.
- The Trial of Amelia Tuttle
A young woman in Houghton is dragged into court by a neighbor on charges of insanity, revealing a tangled web of rural gossip, romantic rivalry, and petty jealousy.
- Kirkland Celebrates its New Industry
Hundreds gather on the east side of Lake Washington to christen the new woolen mill with a gala dance.
- The New Woolen Mills of Kirkland
A state-of-the-art facility on Lake Washington begins turning local wool into blankets and flannels.
- The Waterfront Gold Rush of 1888
A prime 80-acre parcel on Lake Washington, featuring a half-mile of water frontage, goes to market with the promise of future manufacturing glory.