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3 stories matching refin

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  1. The Boom Town That Rose from the Ashes

    How Seattle’s rapid transformation and architectural resurgence in the 1890s was fueled by coal, timber, and the decisive payout of insurance firms after the Great Seattle Fire.

    Jan 1, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerButler Block, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Runaway's Plea for Mercy

    A teenage girl escapes her abusive uncle and aunt in Port Angeles, only to be detained by Port Townsend police while trying to return to the only home she ever knew.

    Jan 11, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend, Jefferson County

  3. Olympia’s Booster Year: Brick, Bridges and a 50,000-Person Promise

    As 1891 closed, the capital city counted $3 million in new buildings, a record bridge, electric lights and new rail lines — and predicted 50,000 residents within a decade.

    Dec 31, 1891The Olympia TribuneOlympia, Thurston CountyFollow the Money · Boom & Bust · City Hall

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