A Massive New Iron Works to Rise at Elliott Bay
The Seattle Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company unveils ambitious plans for a large-scale foundry and manufacturing plant.
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The Seattle Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company have purchased twenty acres of land on the north shore of Elliott Bay, just east of the terminal of the coast bridge, and will establish a major manufacturing plant. The ground extends 1,100 feet along the bay front. The largest building will be the foundry, 60x100 feet. The structure will be of iron and wood, with high ceilings and heavy crane equipment. The company plans to engage in iron production for the needs of the Northwest, including shipping materials, railway parts, and iron ore processing.
“The importance of this enterprise to Seattle cannot be overestimated.”
This reflects the 19th-century industrial boosterism that defined early Seattle. While the specific iron works may be gone, the city's identity as a hub for heavy industry and manufacturing persists in its modern economic DNA.
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