Denny Party
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The Denny Party were a group of American pioneers credited with founding Seattle, Washington, in 1851.
Members of the Denny Party in a 1914 composite photo
Alki Point in 2011, where the Denny Party made their initial land claims
Seattle pioneers at the dedication of the Alki Point Monument - Left to right: Lenora Denny, Carson D. Boren, Mary A. Denny, Rolland H. Denny, and Mary Low Sinclair on November 13, 1905
Arthur A. Denny
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Arthur Armstrong Denny was an American politician and businessman who is regarded as one of the founders of Seattle, Washington. He founded the Denny Party, and was later the city's wealthiest citizen
Denny Party
…founding Seattle, Washington, in 1851. Originally from Cherry Grove, Illinois, the party began their journey west on April 10, 1851, led by 29-year-old Arthur A. Denny. Four months later, they arrived in Portland, Oregon and, upon hearing of the remote Puget Sound, sent David Denny, John Low, and Lee Terry to scout…
Arthur Denny circa 1890
Mary Ann Boren, wife of Arthur A. Denny, copied for his book from a daguerreotype. The caption was confusing and this might be her sister Louisa Boren. See David Denny.
Denny Hall, University of Washington