An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 390-391
	
	ERNEST EGGERT, proprietor of Twickenham Park, Spokane, Washington, was born
in Hanover, Germany, in the year 1861. His parents, O.H. and Mary (Weher)
Eggert, natives of Germany, immigrated to America in 1869 and located in New
York city. His father was a school teacher by profession. The family lived in
New York and afterward in Brooklyn, and in the public schools of those cities
Ernest received his education, graduating in 1876. He learned cigar-making and
remained in New York, engaged in that business until 1889.
	Believing the opportunities for enterprising young men were better in the
great West than in the overcrowded cities of the East, he came to Washington,
and, through the influence of Major Hobbs and others, was induced to locate in
Spokane. Upon his arrival here he immediately identified himself with the
interests of the growing city and the State in general. First, he engaged in the
wholesale liquor business. He established Twickenham Park in the suburbs of
Spokane, fitting it up as a place of amusement and resort for the public. It
comprises about forty-two acres. At the time Mr. Eggert took possession it was a
wilderness, but under his well-directed efforts it has been transformed into an
ideal resort. The grounds are rich in natural treasures, they having been until
recently a private camping place for the Indians, who have left behind traces
which Mr. Eggert very judiciously has left in their natural state. These relics
possess a charm for the visitors who daily throng the grounds. Mr. Eggert has
placed here a large number of animals, is constantly adding to the collection,
and it is only a question of time before he will be the owner of one of the
finest menageries of the Northwest. Much money has been expended in beautifying
the grounds, and, altogether, this park is one of the pleasantest places in
Spokane in which to spend an idle hour.
	Personally, Mr. Eggert is a man of kind disposition and pleasing address. He
is one of Spokane's most enterprising young men.
	
Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in September 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer
	
	
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