She saved Seattle. Her and all her girls bailed out the morons who drove Seattle to bankruptcy.
When she died, she left all her money to the school system. It was the largest donation to public education in Washington state until Bill Gates did it in the 90’s.
BeachBumWithACamera on July 20th, 2025 at 01:49 UTC »
Washington Court Building, Washington Street and Third Avenue South, Seattle's Pioneer Square. Now occupied by Union Gospel Mission.
solution_6 on July 20th, 2025 at 02:02 UTC »
She saved Seattle. Her and all her girls bailed out the morons who drove Seattle to bankruptcy.
When she died, she left all her money to the school system. It was the largest donation to public education in Washington state until Bill Gates did it in the 90’s.
jdolbeer on July 20th, 2025 at 02:21 UTC »
Still a lot of former "hotels turned speakeasy/brothel" standing in Seattle. Diller Room also comes to mind.