Erastus Brainerd 1855-1922

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A brilliant publicist and newspaper editor who orchestrated a nationwide marketing campaign during the Klondike Gold Rush, successfully establishing Seattle as the exclusive gateway to the Yukon.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1855 to 1922
• Born: Feb 25, 1855, Middletown, CT
• Died: Dec 25, 1922, Tacoma, WA

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30