One of the stories told about early Seattle on the tour revolves around the town ordering its first batch of indoor toilets, also known as "crappers" because they were invented by Thomas Crapper of England. All was well until the town realized the raw sewerage pumped down to the to the beach wasn't such a good idea because of the tides and all. Enough said.
"Crapper" as Seen on Seattle Underground Tour
By Pamela Wiggins, About.com Guide
This beautiful old toilet that could be appreciated by any antiquer was on the tour for a reason.
"Crapper" as seen on the Seattle Underground Tour
-Pamela Wiggins©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
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