The Great Seattle Fire

We will meet at 10AM on Saturday, June 6th on the southwest corner of the intersection at 1st Avenue and Madison Street--the exact point at which the Great Seattle Fire started. Then we will walk the path of the Great Fire ( half mile, flat ) which occurred on June 6, 1889, only months before statehood. There might be a surprise or two along the way.

What was pre-fire life like in Seattle? How did the fire transform the city? Who and what really started the fire? What Seattle personalities played major roles on fire day? Who won and who lost? How did they fight the fire? Hint: dynamite was involved. Bring your own stories and/or questions to share. Below are some web resources with more info on the Great Seattle Fire.

See you then!

Other resources:

Short Youtube video
https://youtu.be/xtgIu9FOoD8?si=ny6uG5pyVNdqikI2

New perspective https://issuu.com/kevinmax1/docs/1889_aprilmay2019/s/92388

City of Seattle Source Documents
https://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/exhibits-and-education/digital-document-libraries/the-great-seattle-fire-of-1889
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ABOUT THE SEATTLE HISTORY FIELD TRIPS MEETUP

We are amateur historians with an interest in Seattle. Newbies to Seattle are most welcome. Once a quarter, or so, this group organizes a field trip to visit sites which are significant in Seattle's history, and to share what we know about them. In the past we have visited the gravesites of important personages and the locations of famous events. This Meetup is for anyone who has an interest in Seattle's history or who would like to learn more about the founding and growth of Seattle and the surrounding cities, towns, native peoples, highways, dams, natural resources, industries, famous events & dignitaries, famous visitors, etc.