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2 stories matching sweeter

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  1. The Smell of Death: Seattle’s First Fight Over Industrial Zoning

    In May 1890, a tannery near Seneca and Front streets was driving neighbors to the brink of eviction with its noxious fumes. One resident took to the press to demand the city council act before property values collapsed.

    May 30, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Shoemaker Who Refused Charity

    Charles Lett, a struggling shoemaker, worked at his bench until the very end, leaving behind a legacy of pride that challenged the city’s notions of poverty and 'divine providence.'

    May 10, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

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