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  1. The Real Estate Fire Sale of the Comstock Estate

    A court-ordered liquidation of downtown Seattle property hits the market, signaling the rapid consolidation of city center land during the late 19th-century boom.

    Apr 25, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Great Seattle Water Contract Scandal

    A local newspaper investigation exposes suspicious water hydrant contracts, accusing city officials of mismanagement and sweetheart deals ahead of a heated municipal election.

    Jul 12, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. The Final Division of the Terry Estate

    After twenty years of shared ownership, the heirs of Seattle pioneer C.C. Terry divide the family’s downtown real estate holdings.

    Nov 25, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Passing of a Pioneer Merchant

    James Crawford, who helped build Seattle's mercantile reputation, dies at age 46 after a struggle with consumption.

    Dec 8, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerThird Street, Seattle, King County

  5. The Real Estate Gambles of Pioneer Seattle

    A historic real estate listing reveals the precarious nature of land titles in early Seattle and the high-stakes land development following the death of P.C. Comstock.

    Apr 21, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  6. The Buried Treasure of Seattle’s Industrial Future

    A real estate notice reveals the immense value—and looming development—of a coal field near Lake Washington, long before the city’s urban expansion.

    Jul 1, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLake Washington, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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