Before the Jackson Street regrading project, Beacon Hill formed a barrier between Seattle's waterfront and the Rainier Valley. Between 1907 and 1910, over three million cubic yards of earth were moved to make a cut through the hill. Most of the dirt was used to fill in Seattle's tidal flats.
<p>This panorama of the Jackson Street regrade area shows the project in progress, from south to north, looking towards Elliott Bay.
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<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Grading (Earthwork)--Washington (State)--Seattle</li></ul>
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