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Domestic News
December 10, 1870
Washington Standard
Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
What is this article about?
The Seattle Coal Company is progressing well on constructing a 300-foot wharf from their chute into the bay in Seattle, expected to finish this week, enabling direct coal loading onto steamers and saving time and expense.
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New Wharf.--The Seattle Coal Company are getting along finely in the construction of their wharf, which will extend from the lower end of their chute into the bay about 300 feet. They will have finished driving the requisite number of piles in a day or two, and are even now cutting them down to the proper height so as to fasten on the string pieces for the flooring. From the progress they are making, it is quite probable the work will be completed this week. When it is, much loss of time and expense will be saved, as coal can then be taken on board steamers right from the chute, instead of having it hauled from the tramway in wagons to the wharves here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Seattle Coal Company
Wharf Construction
Coal Loading
Bay Extension
Where did it happen?
Seattle
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Seattle
Event Date
This Week
Outcome
work expected to complete this week, saving time and expense by allowing direct coal loading from chute to steamers.
Event Details
The Seattle Coal Company is constructing a wharf extending about 300 feet from the lower end of their chute into the bay. They are finishing driving piles and cutting them to height for string pieces and flooring. Progress suggests completion this week.