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Doctors gave Seattle shipbuilder months to live; he sold his business, moved to an island and lived another 38 years

Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: USA
Published: August 20, 2026 at 08:46

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Robert Moran, Seattle's former mayor, made a monumental gift of thousands of acres for a state park. Following a serious illness, he relocated to Orcas Island, where he developed picturesque forest lands into a personal estate. His visionary donation led to the establishment of Washington's first state park, named Moran State Park in his honor, which remains a beloved destination to this day.

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