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  1. The Birth of Mechanic's Liens in Washington Territory

    A landmark 1854 statute established the right for laborers to place liens on buildings and land to ensure they were paid for their work.

    Jul 22, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyWork & Pay

  2. Mapping the Road to Monticello

    Commissioners finish surveying a new route from Olympia to the Cowlitz River, planning to bridge the gap between territorial settlements.

    Jun 17, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyBoom & Bust

  3. Territorial Road Building: Public Duty or Private Profit?

    Early Washington legislators debate the morality of state-funded road construction that prioritizes commercial routes over local infrastructure.

    Mar 18, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  4. The Largest Lumber Mill on the Sound

    Pittsburgh entrepreneurs break ground on a massive steam-powered mill near Olympia, promising to slash construction costs in the Territory.

    Apr 22, 1854Pioneer and DemocratNorth Olympia, Olympia, Thurston CountyBoom & Bust

  5. The Struggle for Deep Water in Old Olympia

    Boosterism meets the reality of geography as a local entrepreneur attempts to build a deep-water wharf to secure Olympia's economic future.

    Jul 22, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyBoom & Bust

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