The Story of How the Klondike Gold Rush Changed Seattle’s Future
Historical Article “GOLD! GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!” the headline of July17, 1897 read. “Sixty-Eight Rich Men on the Steamer Portland. STACKS OF YELLOW METAL!” (Klondike Gold Rush Historic Resource Study). This would prove to be one of the most enduring images in Seattle’s history, contributing to the city identity. The Klondike gold rush began when two … Read more