Mary Ann Conklin, also known as Mother Damnable and Madame Damnable (1821–1873) was an American madam who ran Seattle's first brothel, the Felker House, a major means of funneling money from sailors and lumbermen into local businesses.
Mary Ann Conklin, also known as Mother Damnable and Madame Damnable (1821–1873), was an American madam who ran Seattle's first brothel, the Felker House, a significant source of income for local businesses by attracting sailors and lumbermen.