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3 stories matching stroke

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  1. The First Engine: How One Machinist Built Seattle’s Heart

    In April 1877, a local machinist named Mr. Bullene constructed the first engine ever built in Seattle for Stetson & Post’s new lumber mill, marking a pivotal moment in the city's industrial infancy.

    Apr 7, 1877The Daily IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Day the 'Worst Boy' in Seattle Found His Voice

    In an 1876 schoolhouse, a song about 'John Brown' acts as a social intervention to curb the disruptive behavior of a local child.

    Nov 9, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Unsung Genius of the Barrel

    A deep dive into the history of an everyday object that the 1880s public took for granted, tracing its utility from Egyptian antiquity to modern Seattle.

    Nov 23, 1880The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

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