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- The Perilous Midnight Voyage of the Granger
A harrowing account of a small vessel braving a fierce storm on Puget Sound in 1877.
- The Weatherman’s Excuse: 'We Have No Stations on the Ocean'
Seattle's official meteorologist defends his inaccurate forecasts by blaming the lack of coastal observation posts and the unpredictable nature of Pacific storms.
- The Prosecutor’s Moral Crusade
As H.G. Rowland leaves office, the city reflects on his strict campaign against gambling, illicit Sunday activities, and prizefighting.
- A Miraculous Escape on Puget Sound: Two Steamers Collide Near Steilacoom
The steamer Northerner and a second vessel met suddenly on the water in October 1858, crushing the little steamer’s bow and nearly sending its captain into the Sound.
- The Seattle Hopefuls Denied a Post
President Cleveland shuts the door on Seattle applicants for the Victoria consulship, insisting on national distribution of patronage.
- A Night Out for John L. Sullivan
Famed pugilist John L. Sullivan ignores local fans while passing through town on a train.
- The Peril of Seattle's Congested Harbor
As shipping traffic surges at the turn of the century, captains warn that a lack of secure mooring buoys is leaving vessels to the mercy of the wind and tides.
- The Daily Rhythms of a Mill Town
A glimpse into life at Port Gamble in 1877, where sawmills drive the economy, ships arrive from across the globe, and the community gathers to mourn and celebrate.