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5 stories matching yealer
- The Ghost of Yealer's Hall
Before it was dismantled to make room for modern offices, a historic Seattle landmark served as the city's unofficial beating heart for two decades.
- A Wild Chase Through the Streets of Pioneer Square
A suspected thief leads police on a gunfire-strewn foot chase from Yealer Avenue to the shadows of the Mug saloon.
- The City’s New Face
Architect W. E. Boone unveils ambitious plans for a massive brick residence and new commercial structures, signaling a construction boom in Seattle.
- The World's Champion Pugilist Hits Seattle
Thousands mob the waterfront to catch a glimpse of John L. Sullivan as he brings his traveling boxing roadshow to Yealer's Hall.
- The Battle Over Sidewalks: When Seattle's Poor Were Forced to Pay for Progress
In 1885, a divided City Council grappled with whether to tax struggling residents for public infrastructure or use the city's general fund.