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Seattle, Wash. Sept 6th 1890

A petition to improve the alley
between 9th & 10th Sts. and Pike & Pine Sts.

To the Honorable Mayor and
the Council of the city of Seattle: -

Gentlemen: -

Whereas, the alley between 9th & 10th Sts.
and Pike & Pine Sts. is the natural
drain way for several blocks
in that vicinity and
Whereas, the recent grading of
Pine street has partially stopped
the flow of water while the in-
creasing settlement of the neighbor-
hood has added to the need of
and outlet, and
Whereas, the presence of stagnant
sewage not only makes said
alley impassable but furnishes
a sanitary condition perilous
to all who dwell near it,
Therefore we, the undersigned
taxpayers and residents in the
aforementioned district do
respectfully pray your honorable
body to abate this nuisance
and to render the alley passable;