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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 1 |
1 story matching hiek
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- After the Great Fire: A City Rebuilds from Ashes
Following the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, city authorities clash with circus owners and residents over the 'tinderbox' conditions that allowed the blaze to consume the downtown business district.