Wm. B. Bourn, Sr.
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- Jun 10, 1888The Phantom Title: How a Dead Man’s Land Became Seattle’s Newest AdditionA bizarre chain of custody involving a deceased San Francisco capitalist, a paralyzed attorney, and a speculator reveals the chaotic legal origins of Burke's Second Addition.Seattle, WA
- Jun 14, 1888The Landlord’s Lie: How a Seattle Developer Stole His Own PropertyIn 1888, real estate magnate W.B. Bourn Jr. was forced to publish a public defense after discovering that his father had secretly transferred the title of his home and land to another party—leaving him with nothing but a contract.Seattle, WA