John B. Allen

John Beard Allen (May 18, 1845 – January 28, 1903) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from Washington from 1889 to 1893. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the United States representative from Washington Territory's at-large congressional district in 1889.

Early life Allen was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on May 18, 1845.

Career He served as a private in the Union Army with the 135th Indiana Volunteers during the American Civil War.

Death and legacy After departing from public office, Allen pursued a career in private law practice in Seattle, Washington, where he eventually succumbed to cardiovascular disease in 1903.

John B. Allen Elementary School was inaugurated in 1904 as part of the Seattle School District. The school's architectural design was spearheaded by James Stephens, an architect within the Seattle School District. Initially, the two-story wooden building accommodated 278 students by the end of its inaugural year. Subsequently, in 1917, the District unveiled a second brick building, leading to an increase in enrollment, which reached its peak at 758 students in 1933. However, the school ceased operations in June 1981.