W. H. Taylor
Named in 5 stories. Back to all names
- Dec 2, 1876Down the Dark Drift: A Tour of Seattle’s Coal MinesIn December 1876, a reporter takes readers on an arduous journey from Lake Union to Newcastle to witness the grueling labor and industrial scale of Puget Sound's most vital industry.Seattle, WA
- May 20, 1883Voters Approve School Land SaleDespite a storm, citizens gathered to authorize the sale of District No. 1 property, paving the way for new schools in the north and south ends.Third Street, Seattle, WA
- Jul 26, 1883Racing Against the Rainy SeasonSeattle school directors scramble to clear land and secure bids for a new schoolhouse in North Seattle before the inevitable autumn storms set in.Seattle, WA
- Aug 5, 1883Seattle's School Census Explodes: One Year Beats FiveClerk W. H. Taylor counts 2,675 children under 21 in District No. 1—a one-year jump of 798 that the paper calls proof of the Queen City's rapid rise.Seattle, WA
- Dec 18, 1890Spokane National Bank CollapsesA financial contagion hits Eastern Washington as the failure of mining district branches forces the Spokane National Bank to close its doors.Spokane Falls, Spokane, WA