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2 stories matching houghton

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  1. The Mayor Who Refused to Apologize: A Retiring Councilman’s Bold Farewell

    In a rare display of civic integrity, R.C. Macon tells Seattle's City Council he has 'no apologies to make' for his tenure, setting the stage for a contentious battle over the city clerkship.

    May 12, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHoughton, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Iron City on the Lake: Peter Kirk’s $20 Million Steel Empire Rises in Kirkland

    British industrialist Peter Kirk has secured 2,000 acres on Lake Washington to build a massive iron and steel works, complete with a planned company town. Local leaders hail it as the catalyst for Seattle's transformation into a global manufacturing hub.

    Jun 1, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHoughton, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

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