On June 6, 1889, a glue pot ignited in a woodworking shop in Seattle, leading to a devastating fire. The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 quickly consumed Seattle’s central business district – a moment in american history that changed the city layout design and lead to new fire safety regulations. The devastation spurred a rapid reconstruction effort, ultimately transforming Seattle.
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