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3 stories matching improvis

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  1. The Grand Arrival of Henry Villard

    A spectacular, Homeric welcome for the railroad builder that transformed the streets of Seattle into a forest-themed parade route.

    Jan 18, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Neighborhood Soldiers

    A group of young boys, inspired by the fever of impending conflict, staged a march through the streets of Seattle, ending in a dangerous improvised explosion.

    Mar 3, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerThird Street, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. When the Mill Went Dry: How a Railroad’s Pipes Put 57 Seattle Men Back to Work

    Stetson & Post’s mill went dry, idling 57 workers—until a water company and a railroad improvised a pipe connection to get the saws running again.

    May 10, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

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