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Abbott Hotel building, 3rd Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1900 (MOHAI 8981)

Abbott Hotel building, 3rd Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1900 (MOHAI...

This view of the southeast corner of Third Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle shows the Abbott Hotel building. The building, also known as the Fisher Building, was designed about 1890 by architect Elme... More

Building 50 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, ca 1898 (MOHAI 3272)

Building 50 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, ca 1898 (MOHAI 3272)

Building 50 was built in 1896 and initially served as the Administrative Headquarters for the Puget Sound Naval Station (now the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility). The building i... More

Building at corner of 1st Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9009)

Building at corner of 1st Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI ...

This building on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Pike Street in what is now the Pike Place Market neighborhood of Seattle was built in 1900. It was referred to variously as Knights of Pythias (K of P) ... More

Corliss P Stone building, 1210 2nd Ave, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 8980)

Corliss P Stone building, 1210 2nd Ave, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 8980)

This street view shows the east side of Second Avenue between Seneca and University Streets in downtown Seattle. The large white building in the center of the frame is the Stone building, commissioned in 1902 b... More

Corner of 1st Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1899 (MOHAI 9019)

Corner of 1st Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1899 (MOHAI 9019)

The southeast corner of First Avenue and Pike Street is located in the Pike Place Market neighborhood of downtown Seattle. This view includes the Bon Marche's "Big Store" on Second Avenue and Pike Street after ... More

Corner of 1st Ave and Union St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8997)

Corner of 1st Ave and Union St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8997)

This view is of the northeast corner of First Avenue and Union Street in what is now the Pike Place Market neighborhood of downtown Seattle. The building is still standing, occupied since 2010 by Japonessa Sush... More

Corner of 2nd Ave and Spring St, Seattle, circa 1907 (MOHAI 8996)

Corner of 2nd Ave and Spring St, Seattle, circa 1907 (MOHAI 8996)

This view is of the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Spring Street in downtown Seattle. The site has been occupied by the Second & Spring Building at 1100 2nd Avenue since 1906. The building at the left ed... More

Corner of 2nd Avenue & Pike St Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9008)

Corner of 2nd Avenue & Pike St Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9008)

This image is of the southeast corner of Second Avenue & Pike Street in what is now the Pike Place Market neighborhood of downtown Seattle. This building is no longer standing. Businesses in image: Acme Busine... More

Corner of 3rd Ave and Union St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9014)

Corner of 3rd Ave and Union St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9014)

This view shows the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Union Street in downtown Seattle. This building (Burke's New York Block) is no longer standing. Businesses in image: City Dye Works; M. Krows & Son, Plu... More

Cyrus Clapp building, 1117 3rd Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9007)

Cyrus Clapp building, 1117 3rd Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9007)

Cyrus Francis Clapp (1851-1914) was a banker and real estate investor who moved to Seattle after his two terms as state senator from Port Townsend ended in 1906. The building seen here was commissioned by Cyrus... More

Decorated cars in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5581)

Decorated cars in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 55...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Denny Building housing The Seattle Daily Times, 1406 2nd Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8991)

Denny Building housing The Seattle Daily Times, 1406 2nd Ave, Seattle,...

Founded when Alden J. Blethen (1845-1915) bought the Seattle Press-Times in 1896 and renamed it the Seattle Daily Times, the Seattle Times continues to be Washington State's largest-circulation daily newspaper.... More

Diamond Ice & Storage Co, Western Ave and Union Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8995)

Diamond Ice & Storage Co, Western Ave and Union Ave, Seattle, circa 19...

Diamond Ice & Storage Co. was located on the southwest corner of Western Avenue and Union Avenue in Seattle. The building is no longer standing, and a Public Storage facility now occupies the site at 1334 Alask... More

Electric cars in the Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5582)

Electric cars in the Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Estabrook building, 1336 2nd Avenue, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 8992)

Estabrook building, 1336 2nd Avenue, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 8992)

The Estabrook Building, seen here, was located on the southeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Union Street. Designed by Edwin Walker Houghton (1856-1916), the building was completed in 1902 and housed storefronts on... More

Float with George Vancouver's ship the HMS Discovery in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 19, 1911 (MOHAI 5586)

Float with George Vancouver's ship the HMS Discovery in Golden Potlatc...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Germania Hall building at 2nd Ave and Seneca St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9017)

Germania Hall building at 2nd Ave and Seneca St, Seattle, circa 1903 (...

This is a view of Germania Hall, located on the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Seneca Street in downtown Seattle. This building is no longer standing. The building to the right of Germania Hall is Olympi... More

Globe block, corner of Madison and Post Streets, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9012)

Globe block, corner of Madison and Post Streets, Seattle, circa 1903 (...

The Globe Block, seen here at the northeast corner of Madison Street and Post Street, was commissioned by Seattle Developer James W. Clise (1855-1939) in 1900-1901. The Alexis Hotel has occupied the Globe Build... More

Globe Building, Beebe Building, and Hotel Cecil, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9013)

Globe Building, Beebe Building, and Hotel Cecil, Seattle, circa 1903 (...

The three buildings seen here are viewed from Madison Street looking north towards Spring Street. They occupy the entire west side of this block of First Avenue in downtown Seattle. These buildings are listed t... More

Golden Potlatch parade in Pioneer Square, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5583)

Golden Potlatch parade in Pioneer Square, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 55...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Golden Potlatch spectators standing on train along Railroad Avenue, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5585)

Golden Potlatch spectators standing on train along Railroad Avenue, Se...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Holy Names Academy at 7th Avenue and Jackson Street, Seattle, circa 1885 (MOHAI 9023)

Holy Names Academy at 7th Avenue and Jackson Street, Seattle, circa 18...

In 1880, the Sisters of Holy Names opened their Seattle school for girls at Second and Seneca. Four years later, they moved the school to the new Holy Names Academy building near downtown Seattle, on the ridge ... More

Holyoke Building, 1018-1022 1st Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9003)

Holyoke Building, 1018-1022 1st Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9003)

This view of the southeast corner of First Avenue and Spring Street in downtown Seattle features the Holyoke Building (also known as the Holyoke Block). Richard Holyoke (1836-1905) commissioned the architectura... More

Hotel Cecil, Beebe Building, and Globe Building, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9010)

Hotel Cecil, Beebe Building, and Globe Building, Seattle, circa 1903 (...

The three buildings seen here are viewed from Spring Street looking south towards Madison Street. They occupy the entire west side this block of First Avenue in downtown Seattle. These buildings are listed toge... More

Lumber mill float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI 5580)

Lumber mill float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (MOHAI...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Masonic Building, 2nd Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8993)

Masonic Building, 2nd Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8993...

This building was located on the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Pike Street in Seattle. St. John's Lodge operated a Masonic Temple here from about 1892-1899. The building is no longer standing. Business in... More

Naval parade at Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 21, 1911 (MOHAI 5579)

Naval parade at Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 21, 1911 (MOHAI ...

The Tilikums of Elttaes were a fraternal, civic organization composed primarily of influential white Seattle area businessmen, who used Native American imagery to promote tourism and the economic development of... More

Palmer building at 1st Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9015)

Palmer building at 1st Ave and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 901...

This view shows the Hotel York (previously Ripley Hotel) located at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Pike Street in the Palmer Building. Designed by architects Arlen Towle and Frank Wilcox in 1890, the ... More

Rialto block, 2nd Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9011)

Rialto block, 2nd Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9011)

The Rialto Building (also called Rialto Block), seen here looking north on Second Avenue from Madison Street, was designed in 1893, by architects James N. Corner and Warren Porter Skillings. Over the years the ... More

Stetson Post building at 2nd Ave at Marion St, Seattle, circa 1895 (MOHAI 9687)

Stetson Post building at 2nd Ave at Marion St, Seattle, circa 1895 (MO...

This northeast facing view of Second Avenue at Marion Street shows the Victorian clapboard Stetson-Post Building with its central tower. Built in 1883, it was variously known as the New York Kitchen Block, the... More

Stone Fisher Co building at 2nd Ave and Seneca St, Seattle, circa 1906 (MOHAI 9016)

Stone Fisher Co building at 2nd Ave and Seneca St, Seattle, circa 1906...

The Stone Fisher Co. building is located on the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Seneca Street in downtown Seattle. Caroline Rosenberg Kline Galland (1841-1907), one of the wealthiest real estate women in ... More

The intersection of Fourth and Westlake Avenues, ca 1909 (MOHAI 5489)

The intersection of Fourth and Westlake Avenues, ca 1909 (MOHAI 5489)

In the early 1900s, Westlake Avenue ran from Lake Union through what is now Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. Fourth Avenue ran up a steep hill, but it was later regraded to the same level as Westlake. The Pla... More

The Supply Laundry Company building, Seattle, 1917 (MOHAI 4665)

The Supply Laundry Company building, Seattle, 1917 (MOHAI 4665)

The Supply Laundry Company was located at 1265 Republican Street in the Cascade neighborhood. The building was constructed in 1908 and is currently a Seattle City Landmark. The 1917 Seattle City Directory lists... More

Third and Seneca, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 1145)

Third and Seneca, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 1145)

Signs in image: Wholesale. The Stone Fisher Co. Hotel Savoy. [...] Kosher Restaurant. Beautiful Orient [...] Most Presentable Christmas Gifts - Kimonos. Japanese Goods - Post Cards. C.W. Lamson Co. - French Dry... More

Walker Building at 2nd Ave and University St, Seattle, circa 1906 (MOHAI 8985)

Walker Building at 2nd Ave and University St, Seattle, circa 1906 (MOH...

This view of the northeast corner of Second Avenue and University Street in downtown includes the Walker Building. Cyrus Walker (1827-1913), an executive with the Puget Mill Company, built this commercial inves... More

West side of 3rd Ave, between Union St and Pike St, Seattle, circa 1902 (MOHAI 8986)

West side of 3rd Ave, between Union St and Pike St, Seattle, circa 190...

This view of the west side of Third Avenue, between Union Street and Pike Street in downtown Seattle, features a three story building housing The Manhattan, a rooming house at 1423 1/3 Third Avenue. The buildin... More

YMCA building at 1417 1st Ave, Seattle, 1903 (MOHAI 9018)

YMCA building at 1417 1st Ave, Seattle, 1903 (MOHAI 9018)

The Seattle YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) was organized in 1876 by Dexter Horton and 14 other prominent Seattleites. This building was located in Downtown Seattle at 1417-1423 First Avenue between Un... More

1st Ave from Cherry St, looking north, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (BOYD+BRAAS 4)

1st Ave from Cherry St, looking north, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (B...

Shows Sullivan Building (712 1st Ave.) at right, Starr-Boyd Building (1st Ave. and Cherry St.) at left; cable car of the Front Street Cable Railway turning onto 1st Ave. Caption on image: Front S... More

2nd Ave from Cherry St after the Seattle fire of June 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 142)

2nd Ave from Cherry St after the Seattle fire of June 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS...

Boyd 25 PH Coll 34.55a Public domain photograph of building in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1st Ave. north from Cherry St. ca. 1907 -  f80adad963596fd96da0934e3a3c4203 (page 1)

1st Ave. north from Cherry St. ca. 1907 - f80adad963596fd96da0934e3a3...

The Washington Building, Union Block, Postal Telegraph Building and Colman Building appear on the left side of the street. front back

1st Ave. north from Cherry St., ca. 1907 -  bf4c37653c5c32d459fdbae047b5a767 (page 1)

1st Ave. north from Cherry St., ca. 1907 - bf4c37653c5c32d459fdbae047...

The Washington Building, Union Block, Postal Telegraph Building and Colman Building appear on the left side of the street. front back

2nd Ave. looking south from Yesler, ca. 1900 -  8dc378dc57b819bd3e45954441d68332

2nd Ave. looking south from Yesler, ca. 1900 - 8dc378dc57b819bd3e4595...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Second Ave. Ca. 1900. Looking south from Yesler. Downtown terminus of Grant Street Electric Railway. Yesler cable line in foreground. Photo by Webster & Stevens."

2nd Ave. and Yesler Way, ca. 1920 -  10450f4c02b8ba28ad0ab504289d35b2

2nd Ave. and Yesler Way, ca. 1920 - 10450f4c02b8ba28ad0ab504289d35b2

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Second Ave. ca. 1920. Looking southeast from Yesler Way. Photo by Asahel Curtis." Yesler Way runs from upper left (east) to lower right (west); Second Avenue fro... More

2nd Ave. north from Marion St., July 1912, postcard - 1a7182404471042259a96efe7f4c6519 (page 1)

2nd Ave. north from Marion St., July 1912, postcard - 1a71824044710422...

The Burke Building appears on the left and the Empire Building (also known as the American Bank Building) can be seen across the 2nd Ave. in the center of the image. The YMCA and Lincoln Hotel appear at the far... More

Jackson St. looking east from King Street Coal Wharf, 1902 -  98303f021ff6ca29cf01183ddbeefd25

Jackson St. looking east from King Street Coal Wharf, 1902 - 98303f02...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Views. From Jackson St. Wharf. Ca. 1892. Looking east. Pile driver and winches in foreground; St Charles Hotel to the left; Seattle Brass and Bell Foundry to the right; Aca... More

Jackson Street Regrade changes, ca. 1909, postcard - 16ac94cedcc903ff5f4426fedb27da48 (page 1)

Jackson Street Regrade changes, ca. 1909, postcard - 16ac94cedcc903ff5...

The Jackson Street Regrade took place between 1907 and 1909. The top photo shows King Street and Union Railroad Stations in the foreground. The bottom photo shows Holy Names Academy at the top of the hill in th... More

Jackson Street Regrade pipes, January 3, 1907 -  91e3effd5e0023825f29c5969a9ac8ad

Jackson Street Regrade pipes, January 3, 1907 - 91e3effd5e0023825f29c...

Regrades. Jackson St. 1907. Pipes used for sluicing.

J. Bornstein and Sons on 1st Ave. S., ca. 1910 -  89aa6ae65e372c4f1b43c3a0edc3bbfe

J. Bornstein and Sons on 1st Ave. S., ca. 1910 - 89aa6ae65e372c4f1b43...

J. Bornstein and Sons, Fobes and Building, Sears Roebuck & Co. All these buildings are still extant 2022.

Man and boy hunting and fishing on Green Lake, 1896 -  a76176ec0c6069498594d0394ecfc067

Man and boy hunting and fishing on Green Lake, 1896 - a76176ec0c60694...

Man with rifle, youth with fishing pole. Transcribed from photograph: "Prior to the intensive logging of the lake shore area (1888 - 1900 +), outdoor enthusiasts enjoyed hunting and fishing. Photo taken by Mrs.... More

Mr. Martin and dog, ca. 1910 -  608e46e748fe9dbf7abe8523f72d22e5

Mr. Martin and dog, ca. 1910 - 608e46e748fe9dbf7abe8523f72d22e5

Exact identity of Mr. Martin unknown. Mr. Martin and dog.

Peiser's Art Studio, 1884 -  0b3e9de32601ef4922951f0b1bb7bd23

Peiser's Art Studio, 1884 - 0b3e9de32601ef4922951f0b1bb7bd23

Transcribed from photograph: "Buildings. Peiser's Art Studio. Second Ave. and Marion St. 1884. Charles MacDonald House at left."

Pike St. east from 8th Ave., ca. 1925 -  cd96d26faa967f3aa95a862bf51fbb93

Pike St. east from 8th Ave., ca. 1925 - cd96d26faa967f3aa95a862bf51fb...

Transcribed from photograph: "Pike St. east from 8th Av."

Reconstruction at 1st Ave. and Cherry St. following fire, July 1, 1889 -  b4b5287ffbc33a6e56303dfa8e0abd97

Reconstruction at 1st Ave. and Cherry St. following fire, July 1, 1889...

Transcribed from photograph: "Fire. June 6, 1889. Ruins. Cherry Street looking East from Front Street [1st Ave.], July 1, 1889."

Reconstruction at 2nd Ave. and Spring St. following fire, June 1889 -  7dd7e065e1d832c34cc20fe22efd9602

Reconstruction at 2nd Ave. and Spring St. following fire, June 1889 - ...

Transcribed from photograph: "Fire. June 6, 1889. Reconstruction. Second Avenue. Looking North from Spring Street."

Seattle Mail and Herald, v. 6, no. 11, Jan. 24, 1903 newspaper - f5b2dddd0e51bf736a050b0cdf3770ee (page 8)

Seattle Mail and Herald, v. 6, no. 11, Jan. 24, 1903 newspaper - f5b2d...

Page 1 includes portrait of Seattle businessman James G. Givens. Page 3 includes photograph of class at Acme Business College. Page 6 includes portrait of Judge William Hickman Moore. Page 12 article discusses ... More

Seattle Mail and Herald, v. 6, no. Progress, Dec. 20, 1902 newspaper - 5029cb25966ee8c2fff03f859b8e499e (page 60)

Seattle Mail and Herald, v. 6, no. Progress, Dec. 20, 1902 newspaper -...

This edition (labeled "Progress Edition" rather than v.6, no. 5) was a special 66-page edition of this weekly newspaper, which normally only ran to 16 pages. Page 4b includes portrait of James J. Hill. He is... More

2nd Ave from vicinity of Marion St, 1906 (SEATTLE 122)

2nd Ave from vicinity of Marion St, 1906 (SEATTLE 122)

Caption on image: Webster and Stevens 2944 On verso of image: Seattle, ca. 1906. Looking north on 2nd Ave. Washington Hotel on hill in distance where Miss. Cornish lived in 1905 Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharv... More

1st Ave S, looking north, April 29, 1925 (SEATTLE 299)

1st Ave S, looking north, April 29, 1925 (SEATTLE 299)

On verso of image: First Ave. S., near Hanford, looking north, 4-29-1925, tracks paved with removable concrete slabs 1929-1930 PH Coll 266.274 Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Sea... More

1st Ave, ca 1920 (SEATTLE 1467)

1st Ave, ca 1920 (SEATTLE 1467)

On verso of image: First Ave., looking South about Cedar St. PH Coll 266.171 Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street lights--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): F... More

4th Ave, ca 1920 (SEATTLE 171), Washington State

4th Ave, ca 1920 (SEATTLE 171), Washington State

Shows road construction on the right. On verso of image: Fourth and James, looking north PH Coll 266.199 Subjects (LCTGM): Road construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Cobblestone streets--Washington (Stat... More

3rd Ave from Yesler Way, October 1926 (SEATTLE 1028)

3rd Ave from Yesler Way, October 1926 (SEATTLE 1028)

On verso of image: 3rd Ave, n. from Yesler, Oct. 1926 Filed in Box 18/3 Subjects (LCTGM): Street lights--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Third Avenue (Seattle, Wash.); Yesler Way (Seattle, Wash.)... More

Alex Christie & Co Building at 1516 11th Ave, 1927 (SEATTLE 2535)

Alex Christie & Co Building at 1516 11th Ave, 1927 (SEATTLE 2535)

Designed by the architectural firm of Stuart and Wheatley. Caption on verso: Alex. Christie Warehouse - 11th Ave. PH Coll 585.22 Subjects (LCTGM): Alex Christie and Co.--Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle... More

College Center Building at NE 47th St and University Way, University District, ca 1927 (SEATTLE 3787)

College Center Building at NE 47th St and University Way, University D...

PH Coll 537.1.54 Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle; Trucks--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): College Center Building (Seattle, Wash.)

Landfill showing lumps of clay and sluice pipes from regrade operation, Seattle, October 1905 (SEATTLE 2518)

Landfill showing lumps of clay and sluice pipes from regrade operation...

Handwritten on image: Oct. 1905 Caption in album: View of fill showing lumps of clay. PH Coll 21.11 Subjects (LCTGM): Utility poles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Sluices--Washington (State)--S... More

Rebuilding of the Pioneer Square District after the fire of June, 1889 (SEATTLE 3033)

Rebuilding of the Pioneer Square District after the fire of June, 1889...

Photograph of illustration from West Shore, September 21, 1889. Looking north from James St. and 1st Ave. Caption on image: Rebuilding of Seattle. On verso of image: West Shore, Sept 21, 1889. Center: Site of... More

Second Ave looking north from James St, 1909 (SEATTLE 3106)

Second Ave looking north from James St, 1909 (SEATTLE 3106)

Shows the Crown Building, Corona Building (otherwise known as the Oriental Building) and the Alaska Building to the right. On verso of image: During A.Y.P. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattl... More

Street decorated for parade, probably between 1910 and 1920 (SEATTLE 710)

Street decorated for parade, probably between 1910 and 1920 (SEATTLE 7...

Street decorated for parade, probably between 1910 and 1920 Subjects (LCTGM): Seattle Municipal Street Railway--Equipment & supplies; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Buildings--Washington (State... More

Union Station and King Street Station, ca 1911 (SEATTLE 3169)

Union Station and King Street Station, ca 1911 (SEATTLE 3169)

Union Station was formerly known as the Oregon-Washington Station. King Street Station is referred to as the Northern Pacific Great Northern Depot on this postcard because it supported both the Great Northern... More

University Way, looking north from NE 45th St; University District, ca 1916 (SEATTLE 3737)

University Way, looking north from NE 45th St; University District, ca...

PH Coll 537.1.34 Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): University Way (Seattle, Wash.)

Young men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, probably 1890 (SEATTLE 29)

Young men's Christian Association (YMCA) Building, probably 1890 (SEAT...

Photograph of drawing On verso of image: Y.M.C.A. building (not built?). E. Fisher, architect Subjects (LCTGM): Young Men's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.)--Buildings--Architectural drawings; Buildings-... More

Building at the corner of 4th Ave and James St, Seattle, housing the Crown Cork & Seal Co and Homer Myers & Hugh Baird, Inc (CURTIS 464)

Building at the corner of 4th Ave and James St, Seattle, housing the C...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Roads, Brick--Washington (State)--Seattl... More

Dexter Horton Building, 704 2nd Ave at Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 619)

Dexter Horton Building, 704 2nd Ave at Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 619)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Dexter Horton Building (Seattle, Wash.)

John Finn Metal Works, Georgetown district, 2730-32 7th Ave S, Seattle (CURTIS 1147)

John Finn Metal Works, Georgetown district, 2730-32 7th Ave S, Seattle...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Foundries--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): John Finn Metal Works (Seattle, Wash.)

Olympic Foundry Co, between Summerville Place and Baker St, Georgetown district, Seattle (CURTIS 300)

Olympic Foundry Co, between Summerville Place and Baker St, Georgetown...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Foundries--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Olympic Foundry Company (Seattle, Wash.) Olympic Foundry is still there as of 2018, although Summerville Place and Baker St. are both ... More

Seattle, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 12)

Seattle, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 12)

Seattle from the Post St. power house. Section of 5-part panorama: Curtis 26395-1, 26395-2, 26395-3, 26395-4, 26395-5. Looking northwest showing Western Ave. and Post St. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Wash... More

Seattle, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 13)

Seattle, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 13)

Seattle, from the Post St. power house. Section of 5-part panorama: Curtis 26395-1, 26395-2, 26395-3, 26395-4, 26395-5. Looking northeast, with Postal-Telegraph Building in lower right, corner of Columbia St. ... More

Shriner's parade on 2nd Ave, Seattle, July 13, 1915 (CURTIS 398)

Shriner's parade on 2nd Ave, Seattle, July 13, 1915 (CURTIS 398)

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine marching north on 2nd Ave. at Stewart St., with Standard Furniture Co. on right, Hotel Washington Annex on left. Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle... More

Shriner's parade on 2nd Ave, Seattle, July 13, 1915 (CURTIS 400)

Shriner's parade on 2nd Ave, Seattle, July 13, 1915 (CURTIS 400)

Members of the band of Lulu Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Philadelphia marching north on 2nd Ave. at Stewart St. Standard Furniture Co. on right; Hotel Washington Annex on left. Subjects (LCTGM): Par... More

Smith Block at the corner of 1st Ave S and Jackson Street, Seattle (CURTIS 1395)

Smith Block at the corner of 1st Ave S and Jackson Street, Seattle (CU...

Shows store of Sunde and Erland Co. (ship chandlers, sail makers, tents, awnings and riggers, 90 W. Jackson). Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--S... More

Standard Furniture Co, Schoenfeld Building, Seattle (CURTIS 1615)

Standard Furniture Co, Schoenfeld Building, Seattle (CURTIS 1615)

Northwest corner of 2nd Ave. and Pine St. Subjects (LCTGM): Furniture stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Standard Furniture Company (Seattle, Wash.)

Walker Block, east side of 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and S Main St, Seattle, 1909 (CURTIS 2096)

Walker Block, east side of 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and S Main S...

Other business establishments and stores depicted: Gorham Rubber Co. (310 1st Ave. S.), Thompson Hotel (312 1st Ave. S.). Advertisements shown for Amazon Belting, Hose & Packing; Sawyer's Oiled Clothing; Can... More

Washington Children's Home orphanage, Seattle (CURTIS 1635)

Washington Children's Home orphanage, Seattle (CURTIS 1635)

N.E. 65th St. near 29th Ave. N.E. Subjects (LCTGM): Orphanages-Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Children's Home Society of Washington (Contrary to what the University of Washington Library says, th... More

Asahel Curtis panoramic view of Seattle from Post Street powerhouse, February 23, 1913

Asahel Curtis panoramic view of Seattle from Post Street powerhouse, F...

Panoramic view of Seattle from Post Street powerhouse, February 23, 1913. This one is much higher resolution.  This ... More

FMIB 44747 New Plant of the Seattle-Astoria Iron Works, 601 Myrtle Avenue, Seattle

FMIB 44747 New Plant of the Seattle-Astoria Iron Works, 601 Myrtle Ave...

New Plant of the Seattle-Astoria Iron Works, 601 Myrtle Avenue, Seattle Subject: Seattle-Astoria Iron Works (Seattle, Washington), Iron foundries Tag: Commercial Fisheries

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - Argus - A.Y.P. ed. - Page 50, Seattle, Washington

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - Argus - A.Y.P. ed. - Page 50, Seattl...

From the materials for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909, held in Seattle. Three pictures (and some decoration, including some cartoon feet of some sort of bird of prey at the bottom) captioned "SOME ... More

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - Argus - A.Y.P. ed. - Page 65, Seattle, Washington

Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - Argus - A.Y.P. ed. - Page 65, Seattl...

From the materials for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909, held in Seattle. Upper half: "Gentlemen's Grill of the Rathskeller, Corner Second and Cherry." This was in the basement of the old (Richardson... More

Seattle - Pacific Coast Grinding and Machine works, ca. 1920

Seattle - Pacific Coast Grinding and Machine works, ca. 1920

Pacific Coast Grinding & Machine Works, 2462 First Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, circa 1920. Interior shot, with insert of exterior. As of 2023 the building is still there, though the company is long gone.

US Government military corral in north Seattle showing packers, August 10, 1900 (PEISER 63)

US Government military corral in north Seattle showing packers, August...

Part of a series depicting troops assembling at Fort Lawton and Seattle before embarking to China for the Boxer Rebellion . Caption on image: A group of packers. U.S. Gov. Corral N. Seattle, Wn. China Expedit... More

1st Ave looking north from Cherry St, Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 640)

1st Ave looking north from Cherry St, Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 640)

Caption on image: LH 309 .Handwritten beneath image: First Ave. from Cherry St .Buildings on the left include the Washington Building, Union Block, Postal and Telegraph Building, and the Colman Building. Sign... More

1st Ave looking north from Pioneer Square, Seattle, ca 1903 (WARNER 610)

1st Ave looking north from Pioneer Square, Seattle, ca 1903 (WARNER 61...

Signs in image include: Starr-Boyd .Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Co .New York Dentists .Warner 3015 Subjects (LCTGM): Utility poles--Washington (State)--Seattle; Central business districts--Washing... More

Businesses on 4th Ave between Yesler Way and Jefferson St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3890)

Businesses on 4th Ave between Yesler Way and Jefferson St, ca 1901-190...

PH Coll 481.14 Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Forth Avenue (Seattle, Wash.)

Denny Regrade neighborhood, Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 350)

Denny Regrade neighborhood, Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 350)

Signs in image include: Seattle Candy Kitchen .Warner 268 Subjects (LCSH): Denny Regrade (Seattle, Wash.); Grading (Earthwork)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Buildings--Was... More

Elks Carnival arch on 1st Ave, Seattle, Washington, 1902 (KIEHL 30)

Elks Carnival arch on 1st Ave, Seattle, Washington, 1902 (KIEHL 30)

related image from the other side of the arch. English: One of three arches erected in 1902 for the Elks summer carnival. Text from Kiehl log: Elks carnival arch. 1st & Columbia St. Album 2.334 Subjec... More

Elks Carnival Welcoming Arch, looking north on 1st Ave, August 1902 (SEATTLE 903)

Elks Carnival Welcoming Arch, looking north on 1st Ave, August 1902 (S...

Constructed at 1st Ave. and Columbia St. Caption on image: C&R 2137 On verso of image: Carnival. First Ave. arch illuminated. Subjects (LCTGM): Arches--Washington (State)--Seattle; Cobblestone streets--Washin... More

Looking north on 2nd Ave from just below Yesler Way, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3953)

Looking north on 2nd Ave from just below Yesler Way, ca 1901-1903 (SEA...

Notation in lower left corner of image: Curtis X119. PH Coll 481.74

Regrade activities in Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 343)

Regrade activities in Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 343)

Signs in image include: I & N Co., Pool Room, Cigars .S.C.P. Glue Room .Handwritten on verso: 1st Regrade .Warner 275 Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Seattle; Grading (Earthwork)--Washin... More

2nd Avenue from Cherry Street after the fire of June 6, 1889, Seattle, Washington, and two years later (LAROCHE 198)

2nd Avenue from Cherry Street after the fire of June 6, 1889, Seattle,...

Two images with captions: "Second St. north July 1889"; "2nd St. July 1891." Addtional titles on images: "Second Street after the fire"; "Second Street 2 years after fire." Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington... More

Seattle waterfront and Puget Sound taken from near 1st Ave and Columbia St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1892 (LAROCHE 289)

Seattle waterfront and Puget Sound taken from near 1st Ave and Columbi...

Caption on image: "Sunset across the Sound" Shows cruiser BALTIMORE in the harbor. Subjects (LCTGM): Cruisers (Warships); Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bu... More

Looking southeast from vicinity of 4th Ave and Jackson St, Seattle, Washington, March 27, 1911 (LEE 194)

Looking southeast from vicinity of 4th Ave and Jackson St, Seattle, Wa...

Shows streetcars of the Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co . On verso of image: "3/27/11. 4th and Jackson looking SE just north of Jackson St." Subjects (LCTGM): Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Comp... More

Seattle - First National Bank interior - 1900

Seattle - First National Bank interior - 1900

"Interior of the First National Bank" from brochure Seattle and the Orient (1900). The First National Bank Building at the northwest corner of First and Yesler later had alterations and additions in 1916 and i... More

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