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1 story matching paradox

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  1. The Paradox of Plenty: Seattle’s Lumber Boom Leaves No One to Live In

    In August 1872, the city's primary industry is churning out lumber at a staggering rate, yet the town faces a bizarre crisis: there are simply no houses left to rent.

    Aug 29, 1872Puget Sound DispatchSeattle Mill, Seattle, Snohomish CountyHousing & Rent

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