Arthur A. Denny
Arthur Armstrong Denny (June 20, 1822 – January 9, 1899) was an American politician and businessman. He helped establish Seattle, Washington, founded Denny Party, and was later the city's wealthiest citizen He was a 9-term member of the territorial legislature. Seattle's former Denny Hill was named after him; it was flattened in a series of regrading projects and its former site is now known as the Denny Regrade. The city's Denny Way, however, is named not after Arthur Denny, but after his younger brother David Denny.
Arthur A. Denny | |
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Arthur Denny circa 1890 | |
| King County Commissioner | |
| In office January 1, 1853 – January 1, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mercer |
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| Born | Arthur Armstrong Denny June 20, 1822 near Salem, Washington County, Indiana |
| Died | January 9, 1899 (aged 76) Seattle, Washington |
| Resting place | Denny Family plot, Lake View Memorial Park, Seattle. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pioneer, store owner, politician, author |
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