The Great Seattle Land Boom of 1888

During the year 1888, Seattle has been the most active point of the Northwest, with the notable exception of February, 1886, when the $2,000,000 Oregon Improvement Company sale made the larger total. The total during March 1888—except January 1888—is the nearest approach to that period. The month of March has not been notable for heavy individual deals, but the number of transactions has been high. There is no reason to anticipate a falling off of sales during the coming month, nor, in fact, during the later months of this year. The outlook has not been so good in the history of the city; the confidence in the future of Seattle has not been in any degree impaired by any circumstances or combinations. There is more commercial activity present and visible on our streets now than at any time in preceding years. There is more capital seeking investment just now than ever before, and a healthier and better feeling in all business circles than has ever been manifest in our city.