Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott, a recurring guest host and expert on urban planning, dives into the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. She explores Seattle's precarious geography, built on tidal mudflats with a weak infrastructure that led to catastrophic consequences. The discussion includes the timber economy, the fire's dramatic origins from a glue pot accident, and the explosive impact of whiskey barrels. Victoria highlights the rebuilding efforts and new regulations that shaped the city’s future, illustrating how disasters can lead to growth and transformation.