Seattle's Lost Lumber Yards: The Rise and Fall of the Pacific Northwest Timber Industry

Explore the fascinating transformation of Seattle through a 21-minute historical documentary that uncovers the city's forgotten lumber industry legacy. Journey from the vast forests of the Pacific Northwest to the bustling waterfront, where towering lumberyards and sawmills once defined the cityscape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover how the lumber trade shaped Seattle's early development, from innovative waterway logging techniques to the establishment of crucial infrastructure. Learn about the challenging lives of lumber workers, the economic impact of the yards, and the industry's eventual decline due to automation and changing times. Through detailed chapters covering the complete timeline - from the first settlements on Elliott Bay to the final days of Seattle's timber empire - gain deep insights into how this crucial industry helped build the foundation for the modern tech hub we know today.