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2 stories matching jamison

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:jamieson, jameson, jamleson, jason, janson, jackson

  1. The Charred Remains of a Pioneer: A Tragic Fire on Commercial Street

    In the early days of Seattle, fire was the city's greatest enemy. On October 6, 1876, a blaze swept through the heart of the business district, claiming the life of a man named Hilder and destroying property near Jamison & Prescott.

    Oct 7, 1876The Daily IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyDisasters

  2. The Miracle of the 'Family Must Have' Machine

    In 1876, a Puget Sound agent marketed the sewing machine not just as a tool, but as a revolutionary domestic wonder required for every household.

    Jan 5, 1877The Daily IntelligencerMill Street, Seattle, King CountySnake Oil

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