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Reconstruction
- When
- 1889–1894
- Where
- Seattle, Washington
Seattle rebuilt the destroyed district using brick buildings elevated 20 feet above the original street level.
After the fire, Seattle quickly rebuilt using brick buildings that sat 20 feet above the original street level. This reconstruction reflected new design and construction practices aimed at meeting the danger of fire.
Sources
- Great Seattle Fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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