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4 stories matching bleecker

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  1. The Mysterious Burning of the Scow Bleecker

    A steam scow used to haul bricks from Fog Island is destroyed by fire, fueling local rumors of arson.

    Aug 15, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Hidden History of a Bleecker Street Relic

    A young couple in 1880s Seattle stumbles upon a tragic antique that links the city's new growth to the fading memories of Old World Antwerp.

    Aug 1, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle, King County

  3. Neglect of Duty Leads to Jailbreak

    A night jailer is suspended for ten days after a lapse in security allows an inmate to escape the city jail.

    Dec 2, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  4. The Real Estate Frenzy of Renton Addition

    Promoters of a new Seattle neighborhood published a list of prominent investors to drive up property values before the arrival of a new cable line.

    Sep 5, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

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