Walter Webb Allport

1824–1893 (age 69)

dentist

Biography

Walter Webb Allport dedicated his career to treating the smiles of Chicagoans, helping to elevate dentistry from a trade to a recognized profession; his careful hands and clear judgment comforted countless patients in an era of rapid change.

He took pride in sharing knowledge with younger practitioners and remained involved in the civic pulse of Graceland, where he now rests among friends and colleagues.