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  1. The Night a Gilded Age Mansion Lit the Road to Its Own Party

    In 1894, Horace and Susan Henry welcomed nearly 200 guests to their new showpiece house above Lake Union—then sent them home by special streetcar under a private line of electric lights.

    Aug 19, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  2. Ellensburg's New Normal School Opens on the Hill

    Ellensburg's new State Normal School opened to students, a brick-and-stone landmark with a gymnasium, auditorium, electric lights, and a rare surplus left in the building fund.

    Sep 21, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerEllensburg, Kittitas CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

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