Land reclamation in Seattle, 1909

• Contributor: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: CPMX3M
• File size: 14.7 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 2615 x 1959 px | 22.1 x 16.6 cm | 8.7 x 6.5 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 17 February 1909
• Location: Seattle, Washington/State, United States of America
• Photographer: Scherl/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Land reclamation in Seattle, 1909. Seattle grew so fast during the Gold Rush in Alaska that new land for building had to be gained by land reclamation. On this photo it shows that in order to gain more land whole hills were washed away with hydraulic pressure in Puget Sound.

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