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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1876 | 15 |
| 1877 | 5 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 2 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1890 | 1 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 3 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1898 | 3 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 1 |
| 1915 | 1 |
| 1916 | 2 |
5 stories matching thoroughfar
- The Great Seattle Main Street Flood of 1886
Heavy rains turn a bustling thoroughfare into a literal river, driving residents from their homes and stalling city business.
- The Tragedy on Meridian Street
A double murder-suicide in Tacoma marks a violent end for a couple married just three months.
- The Mother Who Hunted a 'Scandalous' Actor Across the West
A persistent woman travels from Oregon to San Jose, mistakenly harassing a local journalist whom she believes is the man who ruined her daughter's life.
- The Price of a City's Ambition
A Seattle City Council report warns that aggressive infrastructure grading, fueled by debt-financed city scrip, is pushing property owners to the brink during an economic downturn.
- A Glimpse Inside Fred Gasch’s Modern Seventh and Union Home
A detailed look at a high-end Victorian residential build in 1885 Seattle, highlighting the era's transition toward 'hard-finished' interiors and local craftsmanship.