Essay On The Great Seattle Fire
The Great Seattle Fire of June 6, 1889 was a tremendous impact and “significant turning point” in Seattle's history. The fire left nothing, but little. The fire destroyed everything in it’s way and anything else flammable. The destruction the fire made were estimated at $20 million. In my opinion, the fire impacted everyone even if they don’t live in Seattle because it made them realize how one simple mistake can affect anyone in general. The fire started on June 6, 1889, around 2:45 p.m. , when a man named John E. Back, started a fire in the basement of Clairmont and Company cabinet shop downtown building at the southwest corner of Madison Street and Front Street (which now is 1st Avenue). According, to the article Seattle's Great Fire
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The destruction the fire made was unimaginable and tremendous. It devoured almost ⅕ of Washington! Although, the loss of human life was nonexistent, it was estimated that 1 million rodents were killed. Thousands of people were homeless, and 5,000 men were without jobs. The city estimate of money losses at more than $8 million, but didn’t even include personal property losses or services. Everyone in Seattle rounded up (mostly businessmen) and started to discuss how to manage with the current situation and plan for the future, but because of the fire many construction jobs were made and that’s the only good outcome of the fire. Wood buildings were being changed into bricks or stone buildings because of the fire. Also, buildings have been raised up 22 feet than normal in some places to steady the steep hill.
In conclusion, The Great Seattle Fire was made by a simple mistake, but it still made a huge impact on Seattle because it made us more aware and careful of our surroundings. It made us re-think our decisions and overall just helped us a bit handling Washington, by making the buildings in Seattle a bit taller and more job employments. Also, this changed how we physically and mentally see Washington. So, the fire did have some good outcomes, but it will always be remembered as a tragic
The destruction the fire made was unimaginable and tremendous. It devoured almost ⅕ of Washington! Although, the loss of human life was nonexistent, it was estimated that 1 million rodents were killed. Thousands of people were homeless, and 5,000 men were without jobs. The city estimate of money losses at more than $8 million, but didn’t even include personal property losses or services. Everyone in Seattle rounded up (mostly businessmen) and started to discuss how to manage with the current situation and plan for the future, but because of the fire many construction jobs were made and that’s the only good outcome of the fire. Wood buildings were being changed into bricks or stone buildings because of the fire. Also, buildings have been raised up 22 feet than normal in some places to steady the steep hill.
In conclusion, The Great Seattle Fire was made by a simple mistake, but it still made a huge impact on Seattle because it made us more aware and careful of our surroundings. It made us re-think our decisions and overall just helped us a bit handling Washington, by making the buildings in Seattle a bit taller and more job employments. Also, this changed how we physically and mentally see Washington. So, the fire did have some good outcomes, but it will always be remembered as a tragic