A Grand Hotel for the Growing City

Arthur A. Denny, one of the pioneers of Seattle and a gentleman of wealth and sagacity, has decided that a first-class hotel is a necessity for the city. He proposes a large, elegant, and modern hotel, to be built upon a block bounded by Second, Fourth, Virginia, and Stewart streets. It is generally conceded that these blocks would afford an admirable location for a first-class hotel, and it is the petitioner's intention to assist in its construction. If such a hotel is to be built, it will be necessary to vacate that portion of Third street between the blocks and the alleys running through them. Petitioner further represents that the rapid growth in population and wealth of the city of Seattle, and its increasing reputation abroad, have made the building of a first-class hotel here a commercial necessity. If your petitioner were to consult his own ease and comfort, he would leave to younger hands the task of providing in this great city the wants of the public. But since no one else appears willing to enter in the matter, he has determined to do what he can toward this enterprise.