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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 3 |
| 1895 | 1 |
| 1904 | 1 |
5 stories matching unplat
- The Seattle Boom of 1888
A real estate pitch from 1888 promises fortune to those who buy into North Seattle’s 'unplatted land'—a document that highlights the origins of Seattle's rapid expansion and land speculation.
- South L Street Improvement Stalled by Resident Remonstrance
Local property owners in the Sixth addition are pushing back against Councilman Christoffersen’s plans for street grading, citing cost and feasibility concerns.
- Queen Anne Addition Advertised 420 Water-View Lots
Developers pitch the 'Queen Anne Second Addition' with lofty promises of salt-water views, rapid transit, and colossal fortunes for the savvy investor.
- The Original Queen Anne Land Rush
An 1889 promotional advertisement offers a rare look into how early developers sold the 'aristocratic' promise of Seattle’s steep topography to land-hungry investors.
- The Rise and Lonely Fall of Spokane's Richest Man
Banker Anthony M. Cannon, who helped build Spokane from a cabin by the falls, dies broke and bereaved in a New York hotel — days after a secret second marriage made him tabloid prey.