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How West Seattle Built "The Coney Island Of The West," And How Seattle Ruined It
Category: Government & Organizations
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Publish Date: 2018-03-17 12:02:00
Description: At the turn of the 20th century, when West Seattle was a city all its own, the community had a problem: They wanted to attract development, but they also wanted to keep out big-city vice, such as alcohol and gambling. Their solution? An amusement park on a boardwalk, with roller coasters, side shows, and other kinds of wholesome family fun. As HistoryLink.com's Alan Stein tells Gabriel Spitzer, the decision had some unintended consequences.
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