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Seattle's buried streets: Tour the city under Pioneer Square

In June 1889, a catastrophic fire reshaped Seattle, prompting city officials to elevate street levels to address mud and sanitation issues for local merchants. This led to the creation of underground areas, which served various functions until they were shuttered for health reasons in 1907. The 1960s saw a revival of interest in Pioneer Square's history, resulting in restored areas now accessible…

Seattle's buried streets: Tour the city under Pioneer Square

We haven't written up this one. Times of India has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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