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  1. Railroad vs. Waterfront: The 'Ram's Horn' Dispute

    Property owners along the Seattle waterfront push back against railroad companies attempting to rebuild tracks on disputed, long-dormant rights-of-way.

    May 28, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRailroad Avenue, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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  1. The Great Housing Crunch of 1889

    Following the Great Seattle Fire, a surge of new arrivals finds the city's housing capacity stretched to the breaking point.

    Jul 26, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

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