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The Chaos of the Car in Seattle’s Early Days

True tales from the most interesting place on earth.

The Chaos of the Car in Seattle’s Early Days

Season 1 Episode 4 | 3m 7s | CC

If you think traffic is bad now, just imagine Seattle at the turn of the century: Cyclists, pedestrians, and an army of wagons all competed for space on the downtown streets. Then, along came the automobile. Knute Berger chronicles the car’s bumpy ride in early Seattle — and how it came to dominate the road.

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