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3 stories matching bottomless

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  1. The Bottomless Well of Christopher

    A routine digging job on a Washington farm turned into a bizarre geological mystery when a well-digger hit a void that seemingly had no end.

    Feb 14, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerChristopher, Auburn, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Bottomless Pit of Rainier Street

    A fed-up resident petitions the city to fix a dangerous, muddy depression that has become a local hazard.

    Feb 12, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. The City Streets Are Now Bottomless Mud Pits

    Walla Walla business owners urge the city to scrape the main thoroughfares, claiming current conditions are worse than those found in small country villages.

    Dec 19, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

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