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4 stories matching prop

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:pro, propag, propel, proper, propon, propos

  1. The Exclusionist Policies of the American House

    A Seattle boarding house advertises a 'No Chinese Employed' policy, reflecting the volatile labor and racial tensions of the 19th-century Pacific Northwest.

    Oct 5, 1878The Northern StarMill Street, Seattle, King CountyExclusion & Resistance

  2. The American House: A Seattle Lodging Haven in 1879

    Before the city became a tech hub, the American House offered travelers and workers a reliable place to stay, promising fair rates and the promise of no Chinese labor.

    Mar 22, 1879The Northern StarMill Street, Seattle, King CountyHousing & Rent

  3. The Workingman’s Haven in Old Seattle

    A look back at the 'American House' boarding operation, offering weekly room and board at the edge of the Seattle waterfront.

    Mar 8, 1879The Northern StarHill Street, Seattle, King CountyHousing & Rent

  4. Into the Black: A Descent into Bellingham Bay Coal Mines

    An intrepid traveler documents the perilous journey down an 800-foot incline to explore the workings of the Bellingham Bay Coal Company in the late 19th century.

    Jun 24, 1876The Northern StarBellingham, Whatcom CountyWork & Pay

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