It was built in 1903 by Washington State Senator W. W. Wilshire (William Wallace Eugene Wilshire). Back then the state legislative sessions were short and biannual, meaning Wilshire continued his career on the side. Coincidentally he was an attorney as well, partner in the law firm Wil...
All three of the Butt brothers--Charles, Eugene, and Howard E.--worked in the family business while they were growing up. However, it was Howard who took an early liking to the business, and was even described in company annals as a 'grocery man' from the beginning. At the age of 2...