D.S. Maynard
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- Dec 18, 1871The Frontier Pulse: Seattle in 1871A look back at the origins of the city, from the arrival of the first families and the Indian War to the rise of coal, sawmills, and the hope for a transcontinental terminus.Alki Point, Seattle, WA
- Feb 5, 1872The Hidden Stakes in Seattle's FoundingA legal dispute over Dr. David Maynard’s 640-acre donation claim reveals the overlooked property rights of his late wife, Lydia A. Maynard.Seattle, WA
- Apr 25, 1872The Forgotten Wife of Seattle: Dr. Maynard’s Double LifeA landmark land dispute in 1872 reveals how the territorial government attempted to erase the existence of Dr. David S. Maynard's first wife, Lydia, to secure a donation claim for his second family.Seattle, WA
- Jul 6, 1878The Price of Seattle's Expansion: A Sheriff's SaleLegal notices from 1878 reveal a community grappling with debt, foreclosures, and the relentless churn of land ownership in the rapidly developing territory of Washington.Seattle, WA
- Oct 12, 1892Great Northern Moves to Seize Downtown BlocksThe expanding railway network files suit to condemn an entire city block, displacing residents and businesses in the Whitechapel district.Seattle, WA