Arthur A. Denny - Seattle, WA
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N 47° 36.264 W 122° 20.144
10T E 549929 N 5272546
This marker is located at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue in Seattle, WA.
Waymark Code: WMB26E
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2011
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Located near the entrance of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, this marker reads:
"ARTHUR A. DENNY
IN HIS LOG CABIN HOME ON
THIS SPOT OPENED THE FIRST POST
OFFICE OF SEATTLE
AUGUST 27, 1853.
_________________
This Tablet was Erected by the Washington
University State Historical Society...
November 13, 1905"
Denny was present at the founding of the City of Seattle. He later served as Postmaster and was the city's wealthiest citizen. He also served 9 terms in the Territorial Legislature.
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His brother, David Denny was also a major figure in the City's pioneering days.