Moonlight on the Sound
A summer evening excursion by boating party offers a glimpse into the social rhythm of late 19th-century Seattle.
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A boating party was made up Friday evening for Miss Kida of Salem, who is visiting in the city. The Firefly was chartered for the occasion, and a delightful glide upon the moonlit waters was enjoyed by the Misses Kida, Furch, Phinney and Misses Dillworth, and Messrs. J. B. Metcalfe, Barker, Gumm and Nickkerson.
“A delightful glide upon the moonlit waters was enjoyed by the party.”
While modern Seattleites might trade a chartered boat for a ferry commute or a weekend cruise to the San Juans, the desire to celebrate summer evenings on the water remains a defining pillar of regional social life.
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