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Dr. David S. Maynard, Seattle, circa 1868
Order an ImageDr. David S. "Doc" Maynard arrived in Seattle in 1852. His original plans to salt salmon for the San Francisco market failed, but he set up Seattle's first store, selling medicine and general merchandise in his salting works on First Avenue and Main Street. It was Doc Maynard who proposed naming the new city Seattle after Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle) of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples. Maynard also served as Seattle's Justice of the Peace.
Signature on image: A.W. Dowe.
Written at lower left: C&M [Curtis & Miller photographers]
Typed on verso: Dr. Maynard.
SHS category: Portraits
Signature on image: A.W. Dowe.
Written at lower left: C&M [Curtis & Miller photographers]
Typed on verso: Dr. Maynard.
SHS category: Portraits
ID Number: SHS5595
Date: Circa 1868
Physical Description: 1 drawing : b&w ; 12.75 x 11.75 in.
Credit: MOHAI, SHS5595
Copyright: No Known Copyright