Alice Houghton

Alice Houghton (, Ide; after first marriage, Houghton; after second marriage, Brownlee; August 18, 1849 – August 19, 1920) was a Canadian-born American broker and clubwoman. In her era, she had the distinction of being the only women in Spokane, Washington who was actively engaged as a real estate dealer. They had two children,

In September 1884, after suffering financial losses, the Houghtons removed to Spokane Falls, Washington. in the spring of 1887, she commenced speculating in real estate in Spokane. The following year, she opened a real estate office. Since this marriage, Houghton appeared somewhat less prominently in active business.

Personal life Houghton was also a clubwoman with large social connections. She was a charter member and first president (1892–93) of the Sorosis of Spokane.

Alice A. Ide Houghton Brownlee died in Chicago, August 19, 1920.