Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Northwest Notes Program
The Northwest Notes Speaker Series first program for the 2008-2009 season will be held Saturday December 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Joe Pritchard, a local tour guide, returns with another Christmas presentation complete with a PowerPoint presentation featuring antique Christmas cards and early Seattle Christmas displays from the mid-1800's to present day.
Did You Know?
Seattle's work force grew from 3,500 in 1880 to over 237,000 by 1910. Textile manufacturing,domestic services,and transportation jobs contributed greatly to this increase.