Ouimette

Esdras N. Ouimette (1838-), originally from St. Eustache, Quebec, significantly impacted Tacoma, Washington, through his entrepreneurial ventures and community involvement. After moving west in 1865, he initially thrived in Portland before relocating to Olympia, where he served as mayor and helped develop the Olympia-Tenino Railroad. In 1878, he settled in Tacoma, erecting the city’s first three-story brick building and later amassing considerable wealth in real estate. Ouimette’s contributions solidified his reputation as a key figure in Tacoma’s growth and development.