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3 stories

  1. 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.

    Jun 26, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerLake Washington, Kirkland, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Bloom of Lake Washington

    A 64-year-old gardener secures a one-year subscription to the Post-Intelligencer by showcasing 59 varieties of flowers still in bloom during the late autumn chill.

    Nov 6, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerHoughton, Kirkland, King CountyStrange But True

  3. 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.

    Sep 6, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerKirkland, King CountyBoom & Bust

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