A Holiday Gift for a Bank Building Worker
Tenants of the Seattle National Bank building honor their elevator operator for his steadfast service.
Frank Williams, the elevator boy in the Seattle National Bank building, was surprised yesterday at being presented with a New Year's gift of a handsome gold watch, given by the occupants of the building, and accompanied by an appropriate address. His fidelity, respectful behavior and promptness were particularly dwelt upon, and never was a gift more heartily deserved. Although he has been here but two months he has become very popular.
“His fidelity, respectful behavior and promptness were particularly dwelt upon, and never was a gift more heartily deserved.”
In an era of intense labor stratification, this story captures a brief moment of civic warmth. It echoes the quiet appreciation often missing in the modern 'gig' economy where service roles are frequently transactional and invisible.
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