destroyed buildings in seattle, photographs by asahel curtis

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Washington Hotel during regrading of Second Avenue, Seattle, 1906 (MOHAI 1021)

Washington Hotel during regrading of Second Avenue, Seattle, 1906 (MOH...

Workers began regrading Seattle's Denny Hill in 1898. At first, the owners of the Washington Hotel didn't want the city to remove their part of the hill. This left the hotel sitting on a raw peak of land while ... More

Future site of Seattle Public Library at 4th Ave. and Madison St., ca. 1904 -  67fdfa53e0285c11eb460725f85c29b2

Future site of Seattle Public Library at 4th Ave. and Madison St., ca....

Transcribed from photograph: "Public Library. 1906-. Site before demolition of houses. About 1904. McNaught house at left." That is to say, McNaught house at left and pretty much hidden by the tree.

Lake Washington Blvd. looking toward Mt. Rainier, ca. 1910 -  6381d87c34bd0e7cf7b28b5515a7fe42
Lake Washington Blvd. and Mt. Rainier, 1914 -  42041f4849b9e08b44fd33c49a53833c (page 1)

Lake Washington Blvd. and Mt. Rainier, 1914 - 42041f4849b9e08b44fd33c...

The Mount Baker Boathouse appears in the distance at the center of the photograph. The original building was removed and replaced with a new structure in 1946. front back

Lake Washington Blvd. and Mt. Rainier, 1914 -  4956e58bf28b18c4ef3daae9ef690519 (page 1)

Lake Washington Blvd. and Mt. Rainier, 1914 - 4956e58bf28b18c4ef3daae...

The Mount Baker Boathouse appears in the distance at the center of the photograph. The original building was removed and replaced with a new structure in 1946. front back

Lincoln Hotel fire ruins, April 7, 1920 -  b4abbb24c70c18035dd39a5b311b7def

Lincoln Hotel fire ruins, April 7, 1920 - b4abbb24c70c18035dd39a5b311...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Fire. April 7, 1920. Lincoln Hotel in ruins. Signed by Curtis, Asahel, 1874-1941."

Louis Van Dyne Wyckoff house at 2nd Ave. and Cherry St., ca. 1902 -  bdb7b93e6454fc611be16922107bc191

Louis Van Dyne Wyckoff house at 2nd Ave. and Cherry St., ca. 1902 - b...

Transcribed from photograph: "Houses. Wyckoff, Louis Van Dyne. House at Southeast corner of Second Ave. and Cherry St. Built before 1860; demolished 1903. About 1902. Now site of Alaska building."

Denny Hill regrade construction, ca 1907 (SEATTLE 1935)

Denny Hill regrade construction, ca 1907 (SEATTLE 1935)

Caption on image: Denny Hill regrade. Moving 7,500,000 cubic feet of earth to build a city. Seattle, today and yesterday. Washington Hotel development, Seattle. 1906, Old Hotel Washington. 1907, hydraulic and ... More

2nd Ave from Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1612)

2nd Ave from Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1612)

Looking north. Eitel Building (2nd Ave. at Pike St.) and Standard Furniture Co. (Pine St. at 2nd Ave.) at left; Hotel Washington (2nd Ave. and Stewart St.) at right. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (Stat... More

3rd Ave from Pike St, Seattle, showing streetcar (CURTIS 909)

3rd Ave from Pike St, Seattle, showing streetcar (CURTIS 909)

Looking south. Hotel Ethelton at right in distance at 1317 3rd Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)... More

3rd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 453)

3rd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 453)

Looking north from Seneca St., shows the Pantages Theatre at northeast corner of 3rd Ave. and University St., right; on left, Eilers Music House and billboard for Bartell Drugs. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Wash... More

4th Ave at Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1598)

4th Ave at Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1598)

Looking south. Northern Bank and Trust Co. Building at left, at Pike St. and Westlake Ave. Photographed Nov. 20, 1908. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Banks--Washington (State)--Seattl... More

4th Ave from Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 423)

4th Ave from Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 423)

Looking north, shows the Joshua Green Building at 1425 4th Ave. at southwest corner Pike St.; and the Imperial Hotel at 1408 4th Ave., right. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business di... More

4th Ave looking north from University St, Seattle, 1911 (CURTIS 1791)

4th Ave looking north from University St, Seattle, 1911 (CURTIS 1791)

On verso of image: 4th Avenue near Union, 1911 Subjects (LCTGM): Central business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Fourth Avenue (Seattle, Wash.)

Academy of the Holy Names, Seattle (CURTIS 1482)

Academy of the Holy Names, Seattle (CURTIS 1482)

Academy is at 7th Ave. S. between Jackson St. and King St., as seen from the tower of King Street Station. View of area east of King St. Station, later known as the International District. Subjects (LCTGM): Ci... More

Ackley House, rooms, Seattle (CURTIS 1735)

Ackley House, rooms, Seattle (CURTIS 1735)

1424 7th Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Lodging houses--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Ackley House (Seattle, Wash.) This was presumably torn down to build Eagles Auditorium and the Senator Apartments.

Aftermath of Seattle fire of June 6, 1889, showing remains of Dexter Horton & Co bank, 1st Ave S and S Washington St, with John (CURTIS 2104)

Aftermath of Seattle fire of June 6, 1889, showing remains of Dexter H...

Original photograph by John P. Soule [12].Seattle. Harrington and Smith grocery building to right, 121 1st Ave. S. Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington (State)--Seattle; Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle S... More

Alki Point bathing beach, Seattle (CURTIS 1065)

Alki Point bathing beach, Seattle (CURTIS 1065)

Large group of bathers in water. Subjects (LCTGM): Beaches--Washington (State)--Alki Point; Bathing suits--Washington (State)--Alki Point; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Alki Point Subjects (LCSH): Alki Point (Wash.)

Ames Shipbuilding and Drydock Co , Seattle (CURTIS 515)

Ames Shipbuilding and Drydock Co , Seattle (CURTIS 515)

Ames shipyard at 26th Ave. S.W. and W. Hanford St. as seen from Pigeon Point, looking north. Subjects (LCTGM): Boat & ship industry--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Ames Shipbuilding and Drydock C... More

Bolcom Mills offices, lumber and shingle mills, 1540 NW 46th St, Ballard district, Seattle (CURTIS 1738)

Bolcom Mills offices, lumber and shingle mills, 1540 NW 46th St, Balla...

Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 18011-1, Curtis 18011-2. Subjects (LCTGM): Mills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattl... More

Bolcom Mills, Ballard district, Seattle (CURTIS 1740)

Bolcom Mills, Ballard district, Seattle (CURTIS 1740)

Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 18011-1, Curtis 18011-2. Subjects (LCTGM): Mills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattl... More

BPOE (Elks Lodge) building, southwest corner of 4th Ave and Spring St, Seattle (CURTIS 94)

BPOE (Elks Lodge) building, southwest corner of 4th Ave and Spring St,...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Fraternal organizations--Washington (State)--Seattle; Organizations' facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Elks (Fraternal order) This building was torn down in the 1960s ... More

Brick building, probably the Ballard Exchange office for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company at 6310 14 Ave. N.W., between 1910 and 1912 (CURTIS 1736)

Brick building, probably the Ballard Exchange office for the Pacific T...

Written on verso: Telephone Office, Ballard, 1910 Public domain photograph related to development of telegraph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canadian Bank of Commerce, 602 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 2074)

Canadian Bank of Commerce, 602 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 2074)

This bank was located in the Crown Building. Subjects (LCTGM): Banks--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Canadian Bank of Commerce Northeast corner of Second & James. The Crown Building was replaced... More

Canton Building, Seattle (CURTIS 1434)

Canton Building, Seattle (CURTIS 1434)

Washington St. between 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave. Other business establishments and stores depicted: Man Hop and Co. (Chinese merchandise, 224 Washington St.); Yoot Hong Chinese restaurant. Subjects (LCTGM): Store... More

Catholic Church, Georgetown district, first communion group, Seattle, 1909 (CURTIS 1260)

Catholic Church, Georgetown district, first communion group, Seattle, ...

Group of young children probably standing outside of St. George Church, northwest corner of S. Lucile St. and S. Corson Ave. (sic: actually, Corson Ave. S.) Subjects (LCTGM): Rites & ceremonies--Washington (S... More

Chlopeck Fish Co packing warehouse on Railroad Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1489)

Chlopeck Fish Co packing warehouse on Railroad Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 14...

Shows refrigerator cars of Northern Pacific Railroad. Subjects (LCTGM): Fishing industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad refrigerator cars--Washington... More

Chlopeck Fish Co, fish processing plant and warehouse on dock at foot of Wall St, Seattle (CURTIS 258)

Chlopeck Fish Co, fish processing plant and warehouse on dock at foot ...

Pile driver at left. Subjects (LCTGM): Fishing industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Pile drivers--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Chlopeck Fis... More

Construction of Great Northern Railroad tunnel beneath downtown Seattle (CURTIS 1542)

Construction of Great Northern Railroad tunnel beneath downtown Seattl...

North portal of tunnel; Hotel York in background at northwest corner of 1st Ave. and Pike St. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad construction & maintenance--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroads--Washington (State)--... More

Construction of Great Northern Railroad tunnel beneath downtown Seattle showing the material yard at south end, site of King (CURTIS 2092)

Construction of Great Northern Railroad tunnel beneath downtown Seattl...

Looking north up 3rd Ave., Jackson St. in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad construction & maintenance--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Tunnels--Washington (State)--Se... More

Crary Building, northwest corner of 5th Ave and Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 1617)

Crary Building, northwest corner of 5th Ave and Union St, Seattle (CUR...

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

Damage to Seattle headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), old Presbyterian church, Olive Way between 7th Ave (CURTIS 0)

Damage to Seattle headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World ...

A result of an incident between IWW union members and a group of sailors in July of 1913. Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Vandalism--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Indus... More

Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Co Van Asselt plant, Georgetown district, Seattle (CURTIS 1756)

Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Co Van Asselt plant, Georgetown district, S...

Object location47° 32′ 01.11″ N, 122° 17′ 55.91″ W View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap 47.533642; -122.298863 Subjects (LCTGM): Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad tr... More

Drying codfish at West Seattle (CURTIS 1428)

Drying codfish at West Seattle (CURTIS 1428)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Fish drying--Washington (State)--Seattle; Codfish--Washington (State)--Seattle; Subjects (LCSH): West Seattle (Seattle, Wash.)

Eulalie Apartments, Seattle (CURTIS 1670)

Eulalie Apartments, Seattle (CURTIS 1670)

Located at 702 Boren Ave. E. at E. Cherry St. Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Eulalie Apartments (Seattle, Wash.) Contrary to the record from the University of... More

Factories in the Georgetown district, Seattle (CURTIS 1601)

Factories in the Georgetown district, Seattle (CURTIS 1601)

Broderick & Bascom Rope Co. in distance, at S. Stump St. and 8th Ave. S.; Northern Pacific Railroad line in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad tracks--Wa... More

Federal Hotel, 3rd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 469)

Federal Hotel, 3rd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 469)

Shows Fischer Studio Building (1519-21 3rd Ave.), Hotel Federal (1525 1/2 3rd Ave.), and Haight Building (2nd Ave. southeast corner Pine St.). Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business di... More

Fire at Golden West Baking Co, Seattle, September 24, 1909 (CURTIS 944)

Fire at Golden West Baking Co, Seattle, September 24, 1909 (CURTIS 944...

Located at S. Massachusetts St. near East Waterway. Crowd gathered outside of building, firefighters on roof. Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fire fighting--Washington (State)--Seattle; C... More

Fire in Washington Block, Seattle (CURTIS 872) (border cropped)

Fire in Washington Block, Seattle (CURTIS 872) (border cropped)

Looking north on 1st Ave. from Cherry St., with large crowd gathered to watch fire and firefighters. Banner for "King County Republican Club" stretched across street. Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington (State... More

Fire in Washington Block, Seattle (CURTIS 872)

Fire in Washington Block, Seattle (CURTIS 872)

Looking north on 1st Ave. from Cherry St., with large crowd gathered to watch fire and firefighters. Banner for "King County Republican Club" stretched across street. Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington (State... More

First Baptist Church (Swedish), northwest corner of 9th Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 303)

First Baptist Church (Swedish), northwest corner of 9th Ave and Pine S...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Churches--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): First Baptist Church (Seattle, Wash.) See also https://pauldorpat.com/2010/01/16/seattle-now-then-the-swedish-baptists/

First Hill, showing intersection of Columbia St and Summit Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1115)

First Hill, showing intersection of Columbia St and Summit Ave, Seattl...

Section of 3-part panorama: Curtis 05471, Curtis 05471a, Curtis 05471b. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State)... More

First Hill, showing intersection of Columbia St and Summit Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1122)

First Hill, showing intersection of Columbia St and Summit Ave, Seattl...

Section of 3-part panorama: Curtis 05471, Curtis 05471a, Curtis 05471b. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State)... More

First Hill, showing intersection of Columbia St and Summit Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1562)

First Hill, showing intersection of Columbia St and Summit Ave, Seattl...

Section of 3-part panorama: Curtis 05471, Curtis 05471a, Curtis 05471b. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State... More

First Methodist Church (Swedish), Seattle, between 1906 and 1909 (CURTIS 304)

First Methodist Church (Swedish), Seattle, between 1906 and 1909 (CURT...

Located at the northeast corner of Pine St. and Boren Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Churches--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): First Methodist Church (Seattle, Wash.) Also known as Swedish Methodist Epis... More

Freight yard for Puget Sound Electric Ry and Seattle Electric Co, Olive Way between 6th Ave and 7th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 946)

Freight yard for Puget Sound Electric Ry and Seattle Electric Co, Oliv...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Shipping--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad companies--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Puget Sound Electric Railway; Seattle Electric Company The freight yard and associate... More

Galbraith, Bacon & Co Wall Street Dock and warehouse, Seattle, with sailing ships in background (CURTIS 870)

Galbraith, Bacon & Co Wall Street Dock and warehouse, Seattle, with sa...

Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 00976, 00976-1. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Warehouses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State)--Seattle Su... More

Galbraith, Bacon & Co Wall Street docks, Seattle (CURTIS 1463)

Galbraith, Bacon & Co Wall Street docks, Seattle (CURTIS 1463)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Warehouses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Galbraith, Bacon and Company; Wall ... More

Grand Opera House, 217 Cherry St between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave, completed in 1900 by John Cort, Seattle, 1903 (CURTIS 2081)

Grand Opera House, 217 Cherry St between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave, complete...

Also shows store of Chicago Clothing Co. (608 2nd Ave.). Advertisement for Fontella cigars on theater wall. Subjects (LCTGM): Opera houses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)-... More

Great Northern Railroad freight sheds, Seattle (CURTIS 755)

Great Northern Railroad freight sheds, Seattle (CURTIS 755)

Looking southeast from vicinity of S. King St. near 1st Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad shops & yards--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.) The Great Northern was... More

Haight Building, southeast corner of 2nd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 1049)

Haight Building, southeast corner of 2nd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CUR...

Also shows Wilson's Modern Business College in the Wilson Building (1524 2nd Ave.). Subjects (LCSH): Haight Building (Seattle, Wash.); Wilson Building (Seattle, Wash.); Wilson's Modern Business College (Seattle, Wash.)

Harbor Island from West Seattle (CURTIS 1789)

Harbor Island from West Seattle (CURTIS 1789)

Looking east. Subjects (LCTGM): Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Harbor Island (Seattle, Wash.)

Intersection of Boylston Ave E and E Mercer St, Capitol Hill district, Seattle (CURTIS 1126)

Intersection of Boylston Ave E and E Mercer St, Capitol Hill district,...

Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 05472, Curtis 05472a. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State)--Seattle ... More

Intersection of Boylston Ave E and E Mercer St, Capitol Hill district, Seattle (CURTIS 1563)

Intersection of Boylston Ave E and E Mercer St, Capitol Hill district,...

Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 05472, Curtis 05472a. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic photographs--Washington (State)--Seattle ... More

John Panton Co, 1107-1111 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 386)

John Panton Co, 1107-1111 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 386)

"Selling out"; seller of dry goods, clothing ,shoes and boots, rugs, hardware. Subjects (LCTGM): Department stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): John Panton Company (Seattle, Wash.)

Leschi Park boathouse, Seattle (CURTIS 1059)

Leschi Park boathouse, Seattle (CURTIS 1059)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Parks--Washington (State)--Seattle; Boathouses--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Leschi Park (Seattle, Wash.)

Leschi Park, Seattle (CURTIS 1645)

Leschi Park, Seattle (CURTIS 1645)

The pavilion is at right, Leschi Boathouse at left. Subjects (LCTGM): Parks--Washington (State)--Seattle; Pavilions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Boathouses--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Leschi... More

Looking east on James St from 2nd Ave showing the James St cable car, Seattle, ca 1905 (CURTIS 2073)

Looking east on James St from 2nd Ave showing the James St cable car, ...

Shows the Crown Building on the northeast corner of 2nd and James St. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (Stat... More

Magann Tabernacle, 5th Ave and Union St, 1907 (CURTIS 261)

Magann Tabernacle, 5th Ave and Union St, 1907 (CURTIS 261)

Looking southeast toward former University of Washington grounds from Union St. Sign on building, "Methodist Revival meetings... Evangelists, Hart and Magann." Former University of Washington building in backg... More

Martinique Apartments, southeast corner of Union St and 8th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 509)

Martinique Apartments, southeast corner of Union St and 8th Ave, Seatt...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Martinique Apartments (Seattle, Wash.); Pacific Auto Suppl... More

McDonald Block between Columbia and Marion Sts on 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1587)

McDonald Block between Columbia and Marion Sts on 2nd Ave, Seattle (CU...

Business establishments and stores depicted: Eggert Shoe Co. (807 2nd Ave.); The Apex (811 2nd Ave.); Hotel Leland (813 2nd Ave.). Horse-drawn wagons advertise "Pianos moved." Subjects (LCTGM): Shoe stores--... More

Metropolitan Square as seen from the fourth floor of the Cobb Building, Seattle, 1917 (CURTIS 468)

Metropolitan Square as seen from the fourth floor of the Cobb Building...

Looking east on University St. from about 4th Ave. with Metropolitan Theatre at right, the Hippodrome at 500 University St. to the left. Shell gasoline station in middle of street; "So Long Letty" showing at t... More

Midway Sales Stables, Georgetown district, Seattle (CURTIS 1712)

Midway Sales Stables, Georgetown district, Seattle (CURTIS 1712)

Building with horses and men in front. Sign on building reads, "H. S. Weeks; M.D.C. Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. 4920 8th Avenue S." Subjects (LCTGM): Stables--Washington (State)--Seattle; Veterinary hospi... More

Mill and elevator of the Spokane Grain Co, 4915 8th Ave S, Seattle (CURTIS 1711)

Mill and elevator of the Spokane Grain Co, 4915 8th Ave S, Seattle (CU...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Mills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Grain elevators--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Spokane Grain Company (Seattle, Wash.) This would have been roughly along today's Airport W... More

Moran Brothers Shipyard, Seattle, showing machine shop and battleship shed (CURTIS 1420)

Moran Brothers Shipyard, Seattle, showing machine shop and battleship ...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Boat & ship industry--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Moran Brothers Company (Seattle, Wash.) panorama

Newell Mill Co, Seattle, Washington (CURTIS 1487)

Newell Mill Co, Seattle, Washington (CURTIS 1487)

Sash and door manufacturers, S. Bradford St. and 7th Ave. S. Subjects (LCTGM): Mills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial ... More

Odd Fellows (IOOF) parade, Walla Walla delegation, Seattle (CURTIS 1684)

Odd Fellows (IOOF) parade, Walla Walla delegation, Seattle (CURTIS 168...

Looking south on 2nd Ave. S. from Yesler Way. Parade of people with umbrellas. Business establishments and stores depicted: White House (109 2nd Ave. S.), Hotel Lexington (114 1/2 2nd Ave. S.), Jaffe & Co. (1... More

Office of the Seattle Daily Star newspaper, 1309 7th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1610)

Office of the Seattle Daily Star newspaper, 1309 7th Ave, Seattle (CUR...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Offices--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Star

Old church, 7th Ave between Pike St and Union St, used as Columbia Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, (AOUW), Seattle (CURTIS 1687)

Old church, 7th Ave between Pike St and Union St, used as Columbia Lod...

Built originally for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Subjects (LCTGM): Organizations' facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle On the right is just a bit of the Dreamland Pavilion (1906-1925), ... More

Old North Hall on former University of Washington grounds, Seattle (CURTIS 1422)

Old North Hall on former University of Washington grounds, Seattle (CU...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Universities & colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): North Hall (Seattle, Wash.); University of Washington; University buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle

Pacific School, 11th Ave between E James St and E Jefferson St, Seattle (CURTIS 197)

Pacific School, 11th Ave between E James St and E Jefferson St, Seattl...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Schools--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Pacific School (Seattle, Wash.) The building was demolished in 1977; this is now part of the Seattle University campus.

Pike St from Bellevue Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 496)

Pike St from Bellevue Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 496)

Looking west. Ernest C. Hirsch Bicycle Co. and Wintonia Hotel on left. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bicycle shops--Washington (State)--... More

Pike St, looking east from 9th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 497)

Pike St, looking east from 9th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 497)

Mack Trucks salesroom at 1000 Pike St. on left. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle; Showrooms--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Pike St... More

Pine St from Melrose Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 494)

Pine St from Melrose Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 494)

Looking west, shows, in distance, First Swedish Methodist Church (northeast corner Pine St. and Boren Ave.), First Swedish Baptist Church (northwest corner Pine St. and 9th Ave.). Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Wa... More

Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 495)

Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 495)

Looking east from Boren Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Pine Street (Seattle, Wash.)

Port of Seattle, Smith Cove Terminal, 17th Ave W and W Garfield St, Seattle (CURTIS 480)

Port of Seattle, Smith Cove Terminal, 17th Ave W and W Garfield St, Se...

Dockworkers unloading freight from ship onto dock. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Shipping--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Port of Seattle; Smith Cove Terminal (S... More

President William Howard Taft in autmobile in parade on 1st Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1795)

President William Howard Taft in autmobile in parade on 1st Ave, Seatt...

In front of the International Correspondence School (1410 1st Ave). Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Taft, William... More

Probably the Jacob Furth residence, "Barabee" 1203 Minor Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 947)

Probably the Jacob Furth residence, "Barabee" 1203 Minor Ave, Seattle ...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle Assuming that is Barabee, the building in the background is the still-extant (as of 2018) Dearborn House.

Produce Building, 1007 Western Ave, between Madison St and Spring St, Seattle (CURTIS 1641)

Produce Building, 1007 Western Ave, between Madison St and Spring St, ...

Streetcar and horse drawn carriages in front of Produce Building. Other business establishments and stores depicted: Elerath and Radford; Jobst and Hibler (wholesale produce, bakers and confectioners); Calif... More

Rainier School, 23rd Ave S between S King St and S Lane St, Seattle (CURTIS 1539)

Rainier School, 23rd Ave S between S King St and S Lane St, Seattle (C...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Schools--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Rainier School (Seattle, Wash.)

Residence at Smith's Cove, Seattle (CURTIS 759) (border cropped)

Residence at Smith's Cove, Seattle (CURTIS 759) (border cropped)

Caption on image: Residence of Dr. Henry A. Smith Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle

Residence of Manson F Backus at 1110 University St, Seattle, Washington, 1910 (CURTIS 1076)

Residence of Manson F Backus at 1110 University St, Seattle, Washingto...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle

Ryther Home at 1262 Denny Way, Seattle (CURTIS 1555)

Ryther Home at 1262 Denny Way, Seattle (CURTIS 1555)

Depicts children gathered on the porch with Mrs. O. A. Ryther, matron. Subjects (LCTGM): Orphanages--Washington (State)--Seattle; Group portraits--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Ryther Home (Seat... More

San Juan Fishing and Packing Co, Seattle (CURTIS 44)

San Juan Fishing and Packing Co, Seattle (CURTIS 44)

Interior of cleaning room showing man hosing down fish. The plant was located at S. Stacy St. and East Duwamish Waterway. Subjects (LCTGM): Fishing industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities-... More

Seattle Boys Club, 402 9th Ave at Terrace St, Seattle (CURTIS 504)

Seattle Boys Club, 402 9th Ave at Terrace St, Seattle (CURTIS 504)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Organizations' facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Boys Club (Seattle, Wash.) This location would now be within Harborview Medical Center.

Seattle City Hall, 1905 (CURTIS 2089)

Seattle City Hall, 1905 (CURTIS 2089)

On verso of image: "Seattle's peculiar 'City Hall' when the builders had made the last possible addition, March 6, 1905"Looking northeast from 3rd Ave. and Yesler Way .Turner Hall appears on right. Hotel Mansf... More

Seattle Daily Star building, Seattle (CURTIS 1643)

Seattle Daily Star building, Seattle (CURTIS 1643)

1107 3rd Ave. between Spring St. and Seneca St. Also shows shop of New York Notion Co., 1113 3rd Ave., and bicycle leaning against building. Subjects (LCTGM): Offices--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bicycles--Wa... More

Seattle Electric Co carbarns, Seattle (CURTIS 1116)

Seattle Electric Co carbarns, Seattle (CURTIS 1116)

The barn is being jacked up for the the regrade of Olive St. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad shops & yards--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Electric Company Compare this photo, same year

Seattle Electric Co freight sheds, Seattle (CURTIS 945)

Seattle Electric Co freight sheds, Seattle (CURTIS 945)

Olive Way between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad shops & yards--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Electric Company Compare this photo, same year

Seattle Fire Department headquarters, Firehouse No 10, northwest corner of S Main St and 3rd Ave S, Seattle, 1906 (CURTIS 2100)

Seattle Fire Department headquarters, Firehouse No 10, northwest corne...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Fire stations--Washington (State)--Seattle The firehouse, the building behind that with the Stewart and Holmes sign, and several others here were demolished in 1928-1929 to build Second Ave... More

Seattle Port Commission, Pier No 1 (CURTIS 84)

Seattle Port Commission, Pier No 1 (CURTIS 84)

At foot of Yesler Way, showing deck and rigging of sailing vessel moored at dock. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sailing ships--Washington (State)--Seattle This was renumbered... More

Seattle Traction Co trolley (CURTIS 1127)

Seattle Traction Co trolley (CURTIS 1127)

The trolley was photographed at the old Henry Yesler property on Jefferson St. and 1st Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Traction Company So says UW... More

Seattle Woolen Mill Co interior, showing warp dresser (CURTIS 210)

Seattle Woolen Mill Co interior, showing warp dresser (CURTIS 210)

Located at the Flyer Dock between Madison and Marion Sts. Subjects (LCTGM): Factories--Washington (State)--Seattle; Machinery; Textile industry--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Woolen Mill... More

Seattle-Tacoma Power Co's plant, 7th Ave and Jefferson St, Seattle (CURTIS 797)

Seattle-Tacoma Power Co's plant, 7th Ave and Jefferson St, Seattle (CU...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Power plants--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle-Tacoma Power Company Based on the 1912 Baist map, this has to be from Seventh Avenue looking roughly south. Obviously there... More

Second Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 189)

Second Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 189)

Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 04039, 04039-1. Madison St. at center. Looking east from the Broadway Building, NE corner of Broadway and Madison. Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; C... More

Shriner's parade on 2nd Ave, Seattle, July 13, 1915 (CURTIS 393)

Shriner's parade on 2nd Ave, Seattle, July 13, 1915 (CURTIS 393)

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, marching north on 2nd Ave. at intersection with Stewart St.; New Washington Hotel and Washington Hotel Annex on left. Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--S... More

Skinner and Eddy Corp shipyards at foot of Massachusetts, Seattle (CURTIS 465)

Skinner and Eddy Corp shipyards at foot of Massachusetts, Seattle (CUR...

Also shows wagon with sign "Wild Rose Lard." Subjects (LCTGM): Boat & ship industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle; Carriages & coaches--Washington (State)--Seattle Subj... More

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1161)

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1161)

2413-17 1st Ave. S., Georgetown district. Subjects (LCTGM): Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Smith Cannery Machines Company (Seattle, Wash.) ; Food industry--Employees Uni... More

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1471)

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1471)

Located at 107 Seneca St. Subjects (LCTGM): Food industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Smith Cannery Machines Company (Seattle, Wash.)

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 804)

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 804)

1st Ave. S., in the Georgetown area. Subjects (LCTGM): Food industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): ... More

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