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3 stories matching unpermit

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  1. Contractor Arrested for Unpermitted Street Work

    A Tacoma contractor faces legal trouble for unauthorized excavation in his neighborhood.

    Feb 6, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  2. A Case of Juror Misconduct at the Waterfront

    A legal battle over wharf rent turns chaotic as jurors are accused of conducting their own unauthorized inspection of the premises.

    Jan 20, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  3. The Waterfront Cold War: Seattle’s Battle Over the Tideflats

    As railroad companies choked off the tideflats with unpermitted pilings, local manufacturers fought to keep their water access open in a clash between industrial expansion and small business survival.

    Jun 17, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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