Hiram Gill

Hiram C. Gill (August 23, 1866 – January 7, 1919) was an American lawyer and two-time Mayor of Seattle, Washington, identified with the "open city" politics that advocated toleration of prostitution, alcohol, and gambling.

Hiram Gill
Gill as Seattle mayor, c. 1911
27th Mayor of Seattle
In office
March 21, 1910  February 11, 1911
Preceded byJohn F. Miller
Succeeded byGeorge W. Dilling
In office
March 16, 1914  March 18, 1918
Preceded byGeorge F. Cotterill
Succeeded byOle Hanson
Personal details
Born(1866-08-23)August 23, 1866
Watertown, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 7, 1919(1919-01-07) (aged 52)
Seattle, Washington
Political partyRepublican
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