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5 stories matching mill

  1. Fatal Steam Boiler Explosion in Port Ludlow

    A steam-powered mill tragedy results in a worker's death and significant property damage.

    Feb 11, 1854Pioneer and DemocratPort Ludlow, Jefferson CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Establishing Washington’s First Public School System

    A legislative act outlining the structure, funding, and local oversight for common schools across the Washington Territory.

    Jul 1, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  5. The Tragedy of the Snohomish Incident

    A search for a missing engineer turns violent, sparking immediate panic and military response in early Olympia.

    Mar 11, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyExclusion & Resistance · True Crime

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