On July 14, 1897, the S.S. Portland docked with its famed "ton of gold," and Seattle became the main transport and supply point for the miners in Alaska and the Yukon.
Pada 14 Juli 1897, Kapal S.S. Portland yang terkenal dengan sebutan "ton of gold", dan Seattle menjadi pusat transportasi dan penawaran para pekerja tambang di Alaska dan Yukon.