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  1. Spanning the Black River

    As Seattle grew in 1877, the County Commissioners sought to replace a private ferry with a permanent crossing over the now-vanished Black River.

    Dec 15, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Frontier Prospect: Surveying the Skagit River's Hidden Wealth

    An 1872 exploration report charts the potential for settlement, steam navigation, and resource extraction along the Skagit River, framing the 'great jam' of timber as a challenge to be conquered by modern commerce.

    Jul 4, 1872Puget Sound DispatchMount Vernon, Skagit CountyBoom & Bust

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