Grand Hotel
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- Sep 1, 1892A Cook's Desperate Pursuit—and a Wife Who Wanted OutLouis Pesardi followed his estranged wife from Seattle to Port Townsend, then shot himself when she refused to return—a domestic tragedy reported as a love story.Port Townsend, WA
- Aug 19, 1894The Hotel With the World’s Best View Is Moving DowntownBuilt in sixty days and famed for its porch view, Seattle’s Rainier Hotel is giving way to the Grand Hotel as hard times and winter winds catch up with it.Seattle, WA
- Jun 19, 1899The Convention City: Seattle Hosts Five Major Organizations in One WeekFrom the Women's Club Federation to the Sons of Veterans, the capital of Washington Territory is buzzing with civic energy as delegates flood downtown hotels and halls.Diller Hotel, Seattle, WA
- Feb 15, 1909A Shoemaker's Carefully Planned Farewell at the Grand HotelCarl Eggert, despondent over his wife's death and his son's suicide, shot himself in a Tacoma hotel after leaving detailed notes, money for the cleanup, and instructions to wait until morning.1514 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Feb 16, 1909The Grand Hotel Suicide and the Two Men Who Weren't ThereCarl Eggert's letters, translated after his death, describe imaginary pursuers, a son lost to suicide and a small estate divided with jarring practicality.Tacoma, WA