G. W. Read was a contractor who did sidewalk work in 1914. I have no idea if G. W. Read has any connection with W. L. Read.

G W READ -1914-

Lat/Long44.57185512529287,-123.26876430059434
Address601-613 Northwest 13th Street Corvallis OR 97330 USA
InscriptionG W READ -1914-
CommentsWire fence

G. W. READ -1914-

Lat/Long44.560971800000004,-123.2720703
Address1162 Southwest A Avenue Corvallis OR 97333 USA
InscriptionG. W. READ -1914-