Seattle shipbuilder's 2,700-acre gift created Moran State Park in 1921
Faced with health challenges in 1905, Seattle shipbuilder Robert Moran moved to the serene Orcas Island, selling his company for $3.5 million. He went on to build Rosario mansion and, in 1921, contributed over 2,700 acres to Washington state, establishing Moran State Park, which has grown into a vital recreational space. Robert Moran passed away in 1943, remembered for his lasting influence on…
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