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3 stories matching redesign

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  1. The Bridge That Wasn't: A Legal Battle Over Aberdeen’s Lifeline

    In December 1890, a judge struck down the county commissioners' plan for the Heron Street bridge over the Wishkah River, forcing a redesign that would finally connect the east side of town.

    Dec 18, 1890Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Man Who Wanted to Redesign the Flag

    While Congress struggled with the logistics of adding new stars to the American flag, a Tacoma resident claimed to have a permanent solution.

    Apr 16, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  3. The City Council’s High-Stakes Plumbing Fiasco

    When Seattle hired a famed Eastern expert to redesign its city sewers, they ended up with a costly mess of mismatched theories and local engineering rebellion.

    Apr 28, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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  1. The Struggle for a Streamlined Seattle

    Mayor Phelps calls for a total overhaul of the city charter, arguing that the existing system is far too expensive and cumbersome for Seattle’s rapid growth.

    Mar 21, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

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