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4 stories matching moonlit

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  1. Moonlight on the Sound

    A summer evening excursion by boating party offers a glimpse into the social rhythm of late 19th-century Seattle.

    Jul 22, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  2. The Moonlit Streets of Tacoma

    Electrician Laaton pushes to replace wooden utility poles with ornamental iron lighting throughout the downtown core.

    Feb 27, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Moonlit Confession: A Romantic Friendship in Snohomish

    A local resident’s poetic declaration of love to a companion named Fidencia, published in the 'Wonders' column, reveals the tender, coded language of queer intimacy in late-19th century Washington.

    May 12, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyLGBTQ+ Lives · Strange But True

  4. The Boom That Built Bellingham: How Four Towns Merged Into One City

    In the spring of 1904, the bustling communities of Sehome, Whatcom, Fairhaven, and Bellingham were rapidly converging. With housing prices soaring and carpenters working day and night, this historic merger created the city we know today.

    Mar 17, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBellingham Bay, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

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