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Great Seattle Fire of 1889 |
Location of Event:
909 First Ave
 Seattle, WA |
Date of Event:
June 6, 1889 |
Loss of Life:
1 Civilian |
Location of Memorial:
909 First Ave
Seattle, WA |
Dedication:
May 31, 1974 |
Pictures:
None available. |
| Notes:
This massive fire started after a carpenter's glue pot overturned on a construction site. Dry weather and wind caused the fire to spready rapidly to engulf twelve city blocks. Inadequate hydrants and a strictly volunteer fire deparment resulted in the City's inability to contain the fire.
Despite widespread damage, there was only one casualty reported as a result of the fire.
A plaque stands at the point where the fire started. It reads:
START OF SEATTLE FIRE SITE
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT OF 1967
THIS PROPERTY POSSESSES PARTICULAR
VALUE IN COMMEMORATING OR ILLUSTRATING
AMERICAN HISTORY
PLACED ON THE STATE REGISTER MAY 31, 1974
BY THE GOVERNER'S ADVISORY COUNCIL
ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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