Prosser in Benton County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The Golden Rule Store
1901–1996
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
1. The Golden Rule Store Marker
Founded by Mr. Fred Long in 1901 as the Kash Savin Stor. Moved in 1909 to this Sixth and Meade building constructed in 1904 by E.W.R. Taylor. Renamed The Golden Rule Store between 1910 and 1912.
Mr. T. B. Sampson was employed by the Kash Savin Stor in 1906. T. B. and wife Fanny purchased the Golden Rule Store in 1927. Their son Paul joined the business in 1936. Mr. Buckley Bruns came on board in 1974. The Sampsons believed in Prosser and in giving back to the community through their good deeds and civic leadership. The Golden Rule closed its doors as a clothing store in 1996 after Paul's death.
Was a perfect motto for the Golden Rule Store,
this building and the City of Prosser.
Dedicated as the Golden Rule Bulding
2006
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 46° 12.288′ N, 119° 46.184′ W. Marker is in Prosser, Washington, in Benton County. Marker is on Meade Avenue south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is a large, engraved and laser-printed metal tablet, mounted at eye-level, near the southwest corner of the subject building, facing Meade Avenue.
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Benton County Courthouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line).
2. Marker detail: Mr. T. Paul Sampson
(1913-1995)
(1913-1995)
3. Marker detail: Mr. T. B. Sampson
(1882-1974)
(1882-1974)
4. Marker detail: Golden Rule Building 1904
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
5. The Golden Rule Store (northwest corner view; marker visible on wall near southwest corner)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
6. Prosser Bicentennial Mural (north side of Golden Rule Store building; facing Meade Avenue)
The mural was dedicated on July 4, 1976 in celebration of the nation’s bicentennial. Painted by local artist Zanna Williams, it was the major project of Prosser’s Bicentennial Committee. The building on which the mural is painted was home to the venerable Golden Rule Store.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A link to the "Guide to Prosser’s Bicentennial Mural" if it becomes available again (missing 02/2021). • Can you help?
