Willamette Arnett

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Willamette Arnett (1848-1901) was an extravagant (he was known for wearing ten dollar gold pieces as buttons) businessman from a wealthy family in Boulder, Colorado. In 1859, Will's father, Anthony, brought his family to Colorado to take advantage of opportunities from the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Anthony Arnett prospered with interest in mining and real estate, becoming an early benefactor to the University of Colorado with monetary and land donations. Willamette Arnett was not successful in business like his father and fell into financial trouble during the construction of his home in the late 1870s. With the collapse of the silver market in 1893, Colorado's economic boom ended. - AsNotedIn

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1848/00/00 Willamette Arnett is born. Born
1877/02/00 Arnett-Fullen House, built at a cost of $4,000 for Willamette Arnett, nears completion (not finished until 1882). It's the first house in Boulder with hot and cold running water. Home Arnett-Fullen House Boulder
1877/10/04 Carpenter D L Hopkins files a mechanic's lean on the Arnett House for nonpayment of services. Troubles Arnett-Fullen House Boulder
1877/10/27 Pell and Stokes file a mechanic's lean on the Arnett House for nonpayment of building materials. Troubles Arnett-Fullen House Boulder
1897/07/00 During the late 1890s, Willamette Arnett heads to the Alaska to seek his fortune in the Klondike Gold Rush. Life
1900/02/21 Willamette Arnett dies broke in Dawson, Yukon, Canada. Died Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site of Canada Dawson
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