Gill, Rex E.

by mhouser | Mar 7, 2026

Rex E GillBuilder Gill, Rex E. (1916 – 1991) Born on February 10, 1916, in Coulee City, Washington, builder Rex E. Gill rose to become one of Puget Sound’s largest custom home builders during the post-WWII period. At the height of his company’s operations, the...

Lindal, Sir Walter

by mhouser | Mar 7, 2026

Sir Walter LindalBuilder Lindal, Sir Walter (1919 – 2011) Based in Seattle, builder Sir Walter Lindal was the owner and founder of the largest prefabricated home construction company in the world – Lindal Cedar Homes. Founded in Canada, the initial pre-cut homes...

Rowley, George W., Sr.

by mhouser | Dec 21, 2024

George W. Rowley, Sr.Builder Rowley, George W., Sr. (1908 – 1988) Prominent eastside builder George W. Rowley might be the most prolific builder of mid-century homes in the Seattle area that you have never heard of. His building and development business operated...

Justus, George R.

by mhouser | Dec 21, 2024

George R. JustusBuilder Justus, George R. (1913 – 1995) Born in Hogyesz, Hungary on August 14, 1913, builder George Robert Justus’s life embodies the epitome of the “American Dream.” Already a successful businessman, Justus had begun planning a new business to...

Bell, George

by mhouser | Aug 1, 2024

George BellBuilder Bell, George (1917 – 2000) One of the most prominent builders/developers in the Pacific Northwest during the post WWII era was George Bell. His legacy, with partner Ted Valdez, can be found in thousands of homes within the gently curving roads...