William Rankin Ballard

Captain William Rankin Ballard (August 12, 1847 – February 4, 1929) was a Seattle pioneer, banker,[1] and land developer.

[3] As acting manager of the Seattle National Bank in the early 1890s, he facilitated the construction of what is now known as the Interurban Building in the Pioneer Square neighborhood.

[4] William Rankin Ballard was born to Levi Ward Ballard (founder of Auburn, Washington[5]) and Phoebe Anne McConnell[6] August 12, 1847.

The title Captain derives from his command of the boat Zephyr[7] that operated between Seattle and Olympia to the south.

Ballard High School was named for Capt.