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7 stories matching dolli

  1. The Dolly Varden Ticket: Seattle's 1894 Scheme to Stitch Together a Political Frankenstein

    Disgruntled Republicans and Democrats met in downtown Seattle to plan a hybrid 'taxpayers' ticket aimed at beating the regular Republican slate—if they could keep the seams from splitting.

    Sep 9, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Child on the Train

    A conductor discovers a feverish little girl wandering a train alone with only her doll for comfort.

    Jun 17, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerTaylor, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Swing Chorus: How Seattle’s Elite Turned a Concert into a Tropical Fantasy

    At Frye’s Opera House in 1903, the Harmony Club staged a bizarre and beautiful musical revue featuring twenty-six young women swinging on hammocks and teeter-totters, proving that Seattle society was ready for something new.

    Feb 24, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  4. A Woman’s Solitary Spiral at the Winsor Hotel

    After days of isolation, heavy drinking, and cigarette smoking, a guest from Port Angeles was found raving in her room.

    Mar 21, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyLGBTQ+ Lives

  5. The Dolly Varden Hotel: A New Era for Snohomish Hospitality

    A newly renovated landmark on the frontier promises travelers the finest accommodations and premium spirits in the territory.

    Aug 25, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

  6. The 'Rich Deed' That Wasn't: Snohomish’s Wild Gold Rush Hoax and the Community’s Reality Check

    A sensational tale of a legendary gold mine in Snohomish captivated locals, but the paper quickly pivots to a sobering assessment of the lumber industry's financial struggles and the region's agricultural potential.

    Jan 22, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

  7. The Refreshments at the Dolly Varden

    A frontier watering hole offers 'all the best brands' to the growing population of Snohomish City.

    Nov 17, 1877The Northern StarFirst Street, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyNightlife

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