A classic, crowded waterfront scene in 1898. The search for gold by thousands didn’t pay off for most prospectors, but it gave the Seattle economy a big boost. -- Courtesy Seattle Public Library

A classic, crowded waterfront scene in 1898. The search for gold by thousands didn’t pay off for most prospectors, but it gave the Seattle economy a big boost.

Courtesy Seattle Public Library

Seattle's waterfront in 1898

Happy Thursday! In honor of #tbt, here's a great historic shot from the upcoming Seattle Memories book.

Seattle Memories: The Early Years | A Pictorial History Cover
The Seattle Times presents Seattle Memories: The Early Years | A Pictorial History

$44.95

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