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3 stories matching homesit

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:homesick, home, homeseek, homespun, hesit, homer

  1. Railroad Giant Grants Land Reprieve to Settlers

    After losing the 'overlap' land court battle, the Northern Pacific Railway signals it will let families stay on their homesites.

    Mar 14, 1904The Tacoma TimesVancouver, Clark CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Squatter-Citizens of Port Angeles

    Before Port Angeles was fully incorporated, a determined association of residents occupied government land to force federal recognition and protect their homes from wealthy speculators.

    Feb 22, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Angeles, Clallam CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Strict Covenants of Renton Hill

    Developers at Renton Hill market their new neighborhood to an elite class, promising that restrictive covenants and minimum home prices will keep out 'undesirables.'

    Feb 19, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRenton Hill, Seattle, King CountyExclusion & Resistance

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