Ben Paris

Benjamin M. Paris (July 15, 1884 – January 8, 1950) was an American sportsman, entrepreneur, conservationist, and owner of a landmark restaurant in Seattle, Washington.

At the age of seventeen, Paris went to Mexico to work on a railroad construction project, which later brought him to Port Hope, Alaska.

Vernon, totaling $80,000 in value; he also owned Ben Paris Cigars, Lunch & Cards in the Eitel Building at 1501 2nd Avenue.

His establishments had the most modern equipment available at the time and catered to the upper class men of the area, and the managers of his businesses each owned an interest in his company.

In less than eighteen months, Paris made two hundred and eleven appearances in support of Initiative 62, which voters passed in November 1932.

He was subsequently appointed to the newly formed state game commission, but resigned after three months concentrate on his businesses.