Boom-and-bust cycles driven by maritime trade, labor conflict, resource extraction, gold rushes, aviation, and technology define the evolving history of Seattle and the Puget Sound region.

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The Pacific Northwest’s original source of Hollywood hits. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Belltown Fuels Films

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Named after a hungry fifteen-year-old and financed by Rockefeller, Everett grew quickly, but not in the direction originally planned. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Everett Up to the 20th Century

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Relying on either the Wood Products Industry or the Jetliner Business, Everett in the 20th Century was either booming or busting. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Everett: 1900 Until Today

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A man who had Pittsburg dreams for the West. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Kirkland

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Pioneer plans of a different kind turn a hill into a home for thousands. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

History of Queen Anne Hill

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A depressed economy raised tensions between business and labor that led to a tragic confrontation. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

The Everett Massacre of 1916

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Mounting frustrations finally break the levy. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

One-day Battle of Seattle

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Seattle history from the Klondike Gold Rush through the Great Depression is a continuation of good years, bad years. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Seattle: The Early 20th Century

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Seattle has a long history and much of it revolves around cycles of booming and busting. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Seattle Through the Late 1800s

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The Jet Age and the Computer Boom Have Defined Seattle Since the Middle of the Last Century. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Seattle: Tech Fills Post-war Years

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Tacoma from Payullup people to early 20th century. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Tacoma: Early 20th Century

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Tacoma in the Great Depression through Post-WWII. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Tacoma: Great Depression

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From a tiny settlement to a large city. Narrated by Cooper Stites.

Bellevue

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Puget Sound’s water transports and the Great Eliza Anderson. Narrated by Joy Nash.

The Mosquito Fleet

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Seattle’s fireboat for 75 years. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Duwamish

Boom-and-bust cycles driven by maritime trade, labor conflict, resource extraction, gold rushes, aviation, and technology define the evolving history of Seattle and the Puget Sound region.