The Standard Glass and Crockery Co. Returns to Front Street
After disaster struck, the local business community rebuilt in the heart of Seattle’s commercial district.
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The Standard Glass and Crockery Co., described in the advertisement as successor to Lyev's Bazaar, announces that it will resume business in a few days at 1,113 and 1,414 Front St. The notice promises a full line of crockery and glassware.
The advertisement carries the phrase “RAISED FROM THE RUINS” above the firm’s name and address.
“Raised from the ruins.”
This 1889 notice captures the resilience of Seattle businesses in the wake of the Great Seattle Fire, which leveled the city's central business district just weeks prior. It serves as a reminder that Seattle's commercial core is built on layers of recovery and rapid reconstruction after catastrophic urban events.
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