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2 stories matching dimmick

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  1. The Fern Hill Streetcar Siege

    Residents of a Tacoma suburb blockade streetcar tracks for nearly 24 hours to protest a fare hike.

    Dec 23, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentFern Hill, Tacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

  2. Sixth Addition Residents Cool to Transit Report

    Tacoma’s streetcar committee reports back to the improvement club, but residents remain dissatisfied with the service.

    Jun 4, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

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