Joseph W. Dorr

1855–1924 (age 69)

Biography

Joseph W. Dorr brought quiet dedication to the civic heart of Seattle during a life that spanned from 1855 to 1924, helping to nurture the growing city through steady engagement in its commercial and community affairs.

His memory endures at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park as a reminder of the thoughtful civic-mindedness that guided early residents in tending to their neighborhoods and institutions.

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