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4 stories matching diffus

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  1. The Perils of Seattle's Cherry Street

    In 1877, a local editor called out the city for the dangerous sidewalks and 'savory' sewage runoff plaguing one of Seattle’s most elegant residential streets.

    Jan 11, 1877The Daily IntelligencerFourth Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Diphtheria Menace in Pioneer Seattle

    A century and a half ago, Seattle residents faced a terrifying invisible contagion, with the newspaper urging 'sanitary' precautions that eerily mirror modern public health guidance.

    Feb 7, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyHousing & Rent · Disasters

  3. Seattle Burned the Devil's Playthings in the City Furnace

    The Colored Pastime Club's cards and tables went up in smoke, reviving memories of the Budweiser raid, Sheriff Cochran's cleanup, and the 1885 Chinese riots.

    Jan 14, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  4. The Day Washington Was Born: A City Holds Its Breath

    As the nation celebrates statehood, Seattle gathers in a packed hall to hear speeches on liberty, land fraud, and the future of the 'Queen City.'

    Feb 23, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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