Rev. George F. Whitworth
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Oct 17, 1872The Editor Who Sold His Paper to a Brothel KeeperA scathing letter in the Puget Sound Dispatch exposes the corrupt alliance between Seattle’s Republican party and its most notorious vice kingpins, asking: 'What of that newspaper publisher... who for a palm share in the wages of prostitution gives his aid and influence?'Seattle, WA
- Aug 23, 1893First Presbyterian Church Breaks Ground on Fourth and SpringA landmark moment for a pioneer congregation, featuring a new, state-of-the-art ventilation system promised to keep the air pure for 1,400 worshippers.Seattle, WA
- Jan 29, 1894The Palace of God on Fourth and SpringA grand architectural marvel marks the rise of the First Presbyterian Church from a tiny frontier congregation to a pillar of Seattle’s establishment.Seattle, WA
- Jan 27, 1895The First Wedding in Seattle, Replayed 42 Years LaterDavid T. Denny and Louisa Denny marked their 42nd anniversary at Decatur Terrace with pioneer friends, a Chinook pow-wow, and a grandson's poem.Decatur Terrace, Seattle, WA