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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 1 |
1 story matching basker
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- The Forgotten Municipal Boarding House
In 1887, a Seattle councilman proposed a city-funded boarding house to protect immigrants from predatory boarding house operators and ensure the city welcomed its new arrivals.