William Walker
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Dec 16, 1876The Company Town That Built Itself: Inside Port Gamble's Lumber EmpireIn 1876, the Puget Mill Company turned a remote bay into a model industrial community, complete with its own fleet, brass band, and company-owned housing.Port Gamble, WA
- Feb 23, 1878The Unsettled Estate on the Edge of Lake UnionA legal notice from 1877 reveals the struggle of a widow attempting to settle a deceased spouse's debts by liquidating land near the wild, undeveloped frontier of Seattle's Lake Union.Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Dec 1, 1880The Brick Renaissance: Transforming Seattle’s 'Tinderbox' DowntownAs Seattle began to outgrow its temporary wooden origins, local businessmen pushed to replace fire-prone wooden structures with modern brick blocks, signaling a new era of permanence and civic ambition.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Dec 15, 1883The Art of Raising HousesSeattle property owners take pride in extreme, gravity-defying architecture as they elevate buildings to create room for new business ventures.Front Street, Seattle, WA