Clarence Dayton Hillman
Clarence Dayton Hillman (1870–1935) was a prominent businessman and real estate developer in
Seattle, Washington
at the beginning of the 20th century.
Born in
Chicago, Illinois
before heading west in 1891 to seek their fortunes in California.
Hillman headed north to Seattle in the late 1890s as the city was recovering from the Panic of 1893. Soon after his arrival the Klondike Gold Rush brought a surge of visitors and commerce to the area. By purchasing large tracts of land that had been recently logged around the city, and then sub-dividing that land and selling it to individuals, Hillman soon became one of the most successful businessmen in Seattle.
In 1910 a Seattle newspaper began printing stories about land buyers who were disgruntled with Hillman's sales tactics.San Diego, and Pasadena.
He died in 1935 while visiting his ranch at Paso Robles. He was buried in Seattle.[2]
See also
- Boston Harbor, Washington
- Cathcart, Washington
- Clearview, Washington
- Hillman City, Seattle, Washington
- Kennydale, Washington
- Warm Beach, Washington
- Pacific, Washington
- Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington
References
- ^ Hillman ex rel. Hillman v. Star Publishing Co. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ Clarence Dayton Hillman - Find a Grave entry.
Sources
- Wilma, David, "Hillman, Clarence Dayton (1870-1935)", HistoryLink.org, Essay 3080, March 10, 2001.
Additional resources
- McAbee, J. Clark, "White River Rapscallion: An Insight into C. D. Hillman" White River Journal, October 2003.
- Wilma, David, "Hillman, Clarence Dayton (1870-1935)", HistoryLink.org, Essay 3080, March 10, 2001