Uncovering the legend of a woman whose influence shaped Seattle's history, yet her story remains largely scrubbed from the city's history books.
As Women's History Month draws to a close, we're diving into the legend of a woman whose influence shaped Seattle's history, yet her story remains largely scrubbed from the city's history books.Madame Lou Graham — a prominent figure whose tale spans from the depths of Seattle's underbelly to the heights of its rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1889 — was a true pioneer. Lou Graham's story is one of intrigue and mystery.
But it’s such an intrinsic part of our culture and our history."Lou Graham's former house of harlotry still stands today, a testament to the city's colorful past. Located in Pioneer Square, the building carries whispers of its former life, offering a glimpse into Seattle's history that is both fascinating and controversial."If you walked into Lou Graham’s bordello it would be as if you were transported to Europe," said Garfield.
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