{
  "id": 15529265,
  "title": "Seattle's buried streets: Tour the city under Pioneer Square",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/seattles-buried-streets-tour-the-city-under-pioneer-square",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T20:17:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1889-seattle-lost-25-downtown-blocks-to-a-fire-and-later-raised-some-streets-by-as-much-as-22-feet-137-years-later-visitors-can-walk-through-old-storefronts-and-sidewalks-beneath-pioneer-square/articleshow/135032054.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}