Economic & Labor History

How has Boeing shaped the economy, identity, and communities of Washington State?

Why did tens of thousands of Seattle workers walk off the job in 1919, and what did their strike mean for Washington and the nation?
Where does our food come from—and why is farming important in Washington?

Who benefited from the fur trade in Washington Territory—and who didn’t?

520History.org: What can history teach us about the world today?

How were Chinese immigrants treated in Washington Territory—and how did the Chinese Exclusion Act change their lives?

Seattle’s Waterfront History: What is the unique history of a city?

Seattle’s Waterfront History: What is the story behind the history of the Seattle Waterfront?