Mr. Denny
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- Apr 22, 1854Territorial Legislature Debates Voting Rights and ProhibitionEarly Washington lawmakers grapple with the rights of Indigenous voters, the push for a prohibition law, and the appointment of regional officials.Olympia, WA
- Dec 15, 1860The Divorce Dozen: Olympia’s Council Clears a Path for Broken MarriagesIn December 1860, the Washington Territory Council processed a flurry of divorce petitions, including one from prominent local figure Carson D. Boren, revealing the fragile nature of domestic life in the frontier.Olympia, WA
- Jan 26, 1861The Divorce Factory of 1861Tired of a legislative session flooded with endless divorce petitions, the Washington Territorial Council finally moves to curb the practice.Olympia, WA
- Jan 11, 1877The Struggle for a Safer Seattle WaterfrontAs the city rapidly expands its harbor, a push for a new railing along the waterfront aims to protect nighttime travelers from accidental falls.Seattle, WA
- May 19, 1888The $84,000 Lesson: How Two Men Haggled Over Seattle’s FutureA Walla Walla wheat king and a local real estate agent engage in a high-stakes negotiation for Front Street property, revealing the speculative fever gripping early 20th-century Seattle.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- May 24, 1888The Governor’s Brick Fortress: W.C. Squire Plans to Reshape Seattle’s CornerAs the territory transitions to statehood, Governor Squire announces plans for a massive new brick block on South Second and Main, signaling his permanent shift from territorial politics to local real estate development.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 30, 1888The Great Front Street Fraud: City Council Exposes Fake Petition for Cable CarIn a stunning display of civic integrity, Seattle’s Common Council unmasks a fraudulent petition designed to grant a monopoly cable car franchise, revealing that applicants forged signatures and misrepresented property frontage.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 13, 1889The Denny Hotel Deal: How Seattle’s Elite Bought Their Way Into HistoryA canvas for stock subscriptions begins today to fund the city's first grand hotel. Dr. Minor and Mr. Collins lead the charge, urging property owners to invest in a project that promises to accommodate next summer's travel boom.Seattle, WA
- Mar 17, 1889Seattle’s Own: How Local Capital Built the Denny Hotel Without Asking for HelpWhile other cities relied on outside investors or government subsidies, Seattle’s promoters raised the full capital for the new Denny Hotel in just four days through a grassroots campaign of local shareholders.Seattle, WA