Segale, Ann G.

by mhouser | Dec 14, 2022

Ann G. SegaleBuilder Segale, Ann G. (1924 – 2011) Born into the building industry, Ann Gertrude Segale holds the distinction of being an early pioneer in the building industry. In the 1960s she founded one of the few women-owned construction companies in the...

Baugh, Lawrence M.

by mhouser | Dec 13, 2022

Lawrence M. BaughBUILDER Baugh, Lawrence M. (1910 – 2000) Prominent builder Lawrence “Larry” Marion Baugh was born on March 25, 1910 in Hastings, Nebraska. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1928. Upon graduation, Baugh attended school at the Carnegie...

Roney, Henry V.

by mhouser | Feb 5, 2022

Henry V. Roneybuilder Roney, Henry V. (1929 – 1996) Seattle builder and part-time designer, Henry “Hank” Roney was one of the strongest supporters of civil rights for Black Americans in Seattle during the 1960s and 70s. His relentless advocacy helped...

Pleas, Riley W.

by mhouser | Jan 5, 2022

Riley W. PleasBuilder Pleas, Riley W. (1926 – 2008) Born in Covina, California on June 16, 1926, Riley William Pleas was raised in Olympia, Washington. After grammar school, he and his brother were selected for officer training in the US Navy V-12 program....

Hebb, Ross P.

by mhouser | Dec 17, 2021

Ross P. HebbBuilder Hebb, Ross P. (1914 – 1998) Builder Ross P. Hebb was a skilled craftsman, having learned the building trade from his father (Phil Angus Hebb) who built many of the homes in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle. Hebb was born on June 27,...