"Afro-Americans" float in Golden Potlatch parade, Seattle, July 1911 (...
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
"City hall,""jail," and effigies, Kirkland, Washington, 1907 (MOHAI 70...
In 1906-1907, residents of Kirkland, Washington were deeply divided over whether or not to allow the sale of liquor inside city limits. According to a long-time Kirkland resident, Jack Ferry sold liquor illegal... More
"Ganges" under tow, 1906 (MOHAI 6362)
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, sailing ships carried lumber from the northwest to ports all over the world. Moving in and out of ports in Puget Sound could be tricky for these large vessels. They often d... More
"Iron Chink" at work in Pacific American Fisheries cannery, 1905 (MOHA...
In 1902, machines called "Iron Chinks" started replacing the largely Chinese cannery workers who butchered and canned the fish. The use of a racial slur in the machine's name is one example of the discriminatio... More
"Iron Chink" fish processor, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 3458)
In 1902, machines called "Iron Chinks" started replacing the largely Chinese cannery workers who butchered and canned the fish. The use of a racial slur in the machine's name is one example of the discriminatio... More
"Pageant of Democracy" performers in costume, Woodland Park, Seattle, ...
A "Pageant of Democracy," celebrating the history and promise of democracy across the globe, was performed in Woodland Park as part of Seattle's 1920 Fourth of July celebrations held on Monday, July 5. The even... More
"Pageant of Democracy" performers in costume, Woodland Park, Seattle, ...
A "Pageant of Democracy," celebrating the history and promise of democracy across the globe, was performed in Woodland Park as part of Seattle's 1920 Fourth of July celebrations held on Monday, July 5. The even... More
"Seattle in 1865" photo with key to locations, Seattle, 1915 (MOHAI 13...
This hand-colored print of an 1865 Curtis & Miller photograph of Seattle was created in 1915 by E. Jenner for the Washington Title Insurance Company. Included in the display is a guide listing some of the landm... More
"Uncle Hiram" posing at Luna Park, Seattle, June, 1907 (MOHAI 9583)
In this image clown "Uncle Hiram" poses at Luna Park with a pig and two dogs in a "Studebaker Junior" wagon. Luna Park was an amusement park which operated from 1907-1913 on a pier at Duwamish Head, along the ... More
"Uncle Sam" posed with performers from the "Pageant of Democracy" in W...
A "Pageant of Democracy," celebrating the history and promise of democracy across the globe, was performed in Woodland Park as part of Seattle's 1920 Fourth of July celebrations held on Monday, July 5. The even... More
"What holds Seattle back?" handbill, 1921 (MOHAI 11384)
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Seattle & King County (BOMA) is a professional trade association established in 1912 by members of the office building and commercial real estate industry. This h... More
10,000 salmon on cannery wharf and Chinese worker, ca 1900 (MOHAI 6987...
In the salmon industry, people of different races held different jobs. White workers caught the fish and took care of the equipment while Chinese laborers sorted, butchered, and canned the fish. In this photo, ... More
1917 Cadillac on a Washington road, ca 1917 (MOHAI 7190)
Sometime in the 1910s, a photographer snapped this image of a 1917 Cadillac car, with a driver and four passengers, on an unidentified road in western Washington State. The passengers' two suitcases ride on the... More
2nd Ave during paving, Seattle, circa 1915 (MOHAI 9090)
The financial district, or central business district, of downtown Seattle has several buildings that remain standing from the early 20th century. Visible in this image is the Smith Tower, at 506 Second Avenue o... More
532 Malden Avenue, Seattle, Home of Alfred and Lucy Schillestad, ca 19...
Among the earliest Norwegian immigrants to the Seattle area, Ole and Regina Schillestad arrived around 1875. Their son, Alfred Schillestad (1869-1942) and Lucy Brown (1876-1960) married in 1903, and the couple ... More
A group of men and a boy carrying groceries during the Seattle general...
During the Seattle General Strike in 1919, union members refused to report to their jobs. Businesses and stores were closed, and streetcars didn't run. Union members met the city's basic and emergency needs, h... More
A logger and his horse, ca 1905 (MOHAI 5928)
Horses were used widely in the logging industry because they were strong, surefooted, and intelligent. They could pull cut logs from steep slopes and dense woods. In this photo, taken sometime around 1905, a lo... More
A prospector, ca 1905 (MOHAI 5233)
The mining in the Alaska gold rush was mainly surface mining. The gold had been washed away from its original location and had collected in river gravel and beach sand. Miners took a sample of sand or gravel, w... More
A section of the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad, ca 1899 (MOHAI 523...
The trek over Chilkoot and White Passes was grueling at best, particularly since gold seekers had to carry a ton or more of food and supplies. In 1898, businessmen got together to build a railroad through White... More
A street in Redmond, Washington, ca 1907 (MOHAI 5307)
A 1907 report on the resources of Washington state describes Redmond as a small village whose residents are employed primarily in logging and farming. The report goes on to say that there is "abundant room for ... More
AA Denny home, June 18, 1915 (MOHAI 7155)
Arthur A. Denny landed at Alki Beach with the Denny Party in November 1851. At first, he and his family lived in log homes. In 1865, they moved to a new house at the corner of First Avenue and Union Street. Den... More
Abbie Denny Lindsley fishing at Lake Chelan, circa 1900 (MOHAI 66)
Abilene Lucinda "Abbie" Denny (1858-1915) was born in Seattle to pioneers David Thomas Denny (1832-1903) and Louisa (Boren) Denny (1827-1916). In 1877 she married Edward Lawrence Lindsley (1853-1933) who had be... More
Abbie Ewart in nurse's rain outfit on the roof of the Irving Hotel, Ne...
Kentucky-born Abbie Ewart (1889-1977) moved to Seattle with her family in 1907. She graduated from Queen Anne High School and then trained as a nurse. After caring for tuberculosis patients for two years at Fi... More
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
Aboard the launch Foxy, ca 1909 (MOHAI 6112)
Boats and ships have always been important in Seattle's work and recreation. In this photo, two young men pose behind the gleaming two-cylinder gas engine of their boat, named Foxy. Subjects (LCTGM): Boat engin... More
Abraham Schwabacher and granddaughter Babette Eckstein, circa 1908 (MO...
Abraham Schwabacher (circa 1838-1909), was one of three brothers, Bavarian-born Jewish merchants, who were important in the economic development of the Washington Territory and later Washington State. They owne... More
Academic procession at the University of Washington, 1913 (MOHAI 6285)
The University of Washington's 1913 graduation exercises took place on Wednesday, June 18. The men of the senior class had wanted to do away with the traditional caps and gowns, but the women outvoted them. The... More
Academy of Holy Names, ca 1884 (MOHAI 7143)
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
Academy of Holy Names, Seattle, ca 1885 (MOHAI 2555)
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
Account of mail received at Seattle, WT post office, August-October, 1...
The Territory of Washington was incorporated on March 2, 1853, and at that time, the village of Seattle consisted of a church, a brothel, two blockhouses, and a log post office. Mail at that time had to be sent... More
Actors from "The Alaskan," ca 1907 (MOHAI 6160)
Seattle's Moore Theatre opened in December 1907 with an original musical comedy, "The Alaskan." According to the program, the story was set in Nome, and the characters included two prospectors, an heiress, her ... More
Adams School students doing exercises, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 2091)
When this photo was taken, the multi-storied brick Adams School was a brand new building. An all-boy calisthenics class appears to have been held in the basement. Handwritten on sleeve: Adams School Boys. Subj... More
Adams School, 1909 (MOHAI 6182)
Adams School opened in Ballard in 1909 on property which had been recently logged. The following spring, the school celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees on the grounds. The older boys walked to nearby woods t... More
Adelphia College group, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 8424)
Adelphia College was built in 1905 in the Interlaken area of north Capitol Hill. It was administered by the Swedish Baptist Church. In 1919 the campus was acquired by Seattle College (which later became Seattle... More
Adelphia College, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 258)
Adelphia College was built in 1905 in the Interlaken area of north Capitol Hill. It was administered by the Swedish Baptist Church. In 1919 the campus was acquired by Seattle College (which later became Seattle... More
Adelphia College, Seattle, ca 1912 (MOHAI 2504)
Adelphia College was built in 1905 in the Interlaken area of north Capitol Hill. It was administered by the Swedish Baptist Church. In 1919 the campus was acquired by Seattle College (which later became Seatt... More
Admiral Togo visiting Seattle, August 29, 1911 (MOHAI 578)
Born into a samurai family in 1848, Heihachiro (Peaceful Son) Togo received naval training at the Thames Nautical Training College in London and went on to become Japan's greatest admiral. His military fame cam... More
Admiral Tsai-Ling Kan, Seattle, February 3, 1922 (MOHAI 2834)
Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and McB... More
Advertisement for the National Grocery Company, Seattle, ca 1910 (MOHA...
National Grocery Company was established in 1902 by Julius Lang. Lang settled in Seattle during the gold rush years and established National Grocery as a wholesale distribution firm serving Alaska and Washing... More
Aerial of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition from southeast, Seattle, 190...
Caption on image: The AYPE Exposition from Captive Balloon A Quarter of a Mile Above the Earth. Copyright 1909 by F.H. Nowell. Handwritten on mount: A.Y.P. Expo. AYP '09, Taken from baloon [sic]. Subjects (LCT... More
Agriculture Building under construction on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposi...
Embossed on mount: Harwood. Handwritten on verso: 1907 - Building the A.Y.P. Expo. Subjects (LCTGM): Building construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Horses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washin... More
AH Waite and camera, ca 1895 (MOHAI 7120)
Alvin H. Waite lived in Tacoma in the 1890s and made his living tuning pianos. By 1901 he had moved his business to Seattle. Waite was also an amateur photographer who enjoyed hiking and other outdoor activitie... More
Ainsworth & Dunn Pike Street Wharf, Seattle, 1912 (MOHAI 1130)
Handwritten on sleeve: Pike St. dock 1912. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Washington (St... More
Alaska bald eagle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 5226)
A number of photographers followed the miners to Alaska during the late 1890s and early 1900s. Some tried mining. Others set up businesses, photographing wildlife, scenery, people, and whatever else they saw ar... More
Alaska Building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 ...
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More
Alaska Building under construction, Seattle, August 9, 1904 (MOHAI 355...
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which... More
Alaska Building, ca 1907 (MOHAI 6075)
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which... More
Alaska Building, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2436)
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which... More
Alaska Monument at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 ...
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were designed by the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture ... More
Alaska packer, ca 1901 (MOHAI 6989)
Sometime between 1897 and 1908, a photographer by the name of Reese took two photographs of the same Alaskan miner and gave them different titles. This photo, taken from the back, shows the miner carrying his g... More
Alaska prospector, ca 1901 (MOHAI 6988)
Sometime between 1897 and 1908, a photographer by the name of Reese took two photographs of the same Alaskan miner and gave them different titles. This photo, taken from the front, shows the miner holding his r... More
Alaska Steamship Company at Piers 1 and 2, Seattle, circa 1898 (MOHAI ...
The Alaska Steamship Company was formed in 1894, initially to ship passengers and fishing products between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. In 1896 gold was discovered on the banks of the Klondike River in Can... More
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition fairgrounds, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1299...
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. S... More
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds at night, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI...
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Th... More
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, looking toward Lake Washingto...
Lawns and gardens surrounded the buildings at Seattle's Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The large, white buildings looked like they were made of stone, but they were actually built from wood and plaster. This ... More
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, Seattle, 1908 (MOHAI 2697)
Caption on image: A Bit of Scenery on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Grounds, Seattle, Wash., 1909. Official Post Card, Photo only Copyrighted 1908 A.Y.P.E. Co. Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibitions--Washington (State... More
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition promotional postcard, Seattle, ca 1909...
Caption on image: Hello Bill! Meet me on the Pay Streak at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition - June 1st - Oct 16th - Seattle U.S.A. 1909. Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Was... More
Alaskan Cafe Special Rye label, ca 1910 (MOHAI 8038)
The Alaskan Cafe was located at 501 Third Avenue at Jefferson Street, in the Morrison Hotel. The Hotel originally housed the Arctic Club, a popular social club for men who had struck it rich in the Klondike Gol... More
Alaskan gold at the Scandinavian American Bank, ca 1901 (MOHAI 7180)
Between 1897 and 1910, gold and money from the gold rush poured into Seattle's banks. Between May 1897 and September 1903, deposits at Seattle's Scandinavian American Bank grew from $170,594.08 to nearly $2.7 m... More
Alaskan Liquor Company advertisement, circa 1912 (MOHAI 12710)
The Alaskan Cafe was opened on July 1, 1909, in the Arctic Club building at the corner of Third and Jefferson in Seattle, by owners Charles Berryman and Ludovico Dallagiovanna. The image of a dog sled found in ... More
Albers Bros Milling Co, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 1663)
Albers Bros. Milling Company had a large warehouse and dock at the foot of Massachusetts Street, south of downtown Seattle. Trainloads of oats and other grains came in from eastern Washington. After they reache... More
Alder Street sewer outfall into Lake Washington, June 19, 1917 (MOHAI ...
Prior to 1890, Seattle relied on a haphazard assortment of sewers and cesspools that, at best, drained into surrounding lakes and salt water. Faced with recurring threats of waterborne diseases including typhoi... More
Alexander J Allen and friends at residence, Seattle, ca 1890 (MOHAI 29...
This two-story frame house has been identified as the home of Alexander Allen or Alexander J. Allen, his son. Alexander Junior, called Dan, stands with his wife Anna Lucinda Gaylord Allen and her son Jay Gaylor... More
Alfred M Hubbard, Seattle, ca 1924 (MOHAI 2704)
During Seattle's prohibition years in the 1920's, Roy Olmstead became one of the largest and most successful bootleggers in King County. Learning how the trade operated from involvement in raids and arrests whi... More
Alfred Renfro with his children at Beaux Arts Village, circa 1910 (MOH...
Beaux Arts Village, a lakeside community near Bellevue, Washington, was originally established in 1908 by several Seattle members of the Society of Beaux Arts, including artist, editorial cartoonist, photograph... More
Alfred Renfro, Jr playing in garden at Beaux Arts Village, circa 1910 ...
Beaux Arts Village, a lakeside community near Bellevue, Washington, was originally established in 1908 by several Seattle members of the Society of Beaux Arts, including artist, editorial cartoonist, photograph... More
Alfred Renfro, Jr playing in snow at Beaux Arts Village, circa 1910 (M...
Beaux Arts Village, a lakeside community near Bellevue, Washington, was originally established in 1908 by several Seattle members of the Society of Beaux Arts, including artist, editorial cartoonist, photograph... More
Alhambra Theatre, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1966)
The Alhambra Theatre opened July 12, 1909 at the southwest corner of Fifth and Pine Streets. With a large number of seats (1600) it hosted vaudeville shows as well as movies. The building later became Best's ... More
Alhambra Theatre, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2571)
The Alhambra Theatre opened on July 12, 1909 at the southwest corner of Fifth and Pine Streets. As a home for vaudeville, stock, and movies, the Alhambra stayed in business for many years, for a time renamed t... More
Alice Schanno and friend seesawing at Alki Point, Seattle, 1903 (MOHAI...
Emil Sabastian Schanno (1872-1936) and Alice May (Cameron) Schanno (1869-1952) lived most of their married lives near Alki Point in West Seattle, where they operated one of the area's first restaurants, at 2758... More
Alice Schanno and friend walking at Alki Point, Seattle, circa 1910 (M...
Emil Sabastian Schanno (1872-1936) and Alice May (Cameron) Schanno (1869-1952) lived most of their married lives near Alki Point in West Seattle, where they operated one of the area's first restaurants, at 2758... More
Alice Schanno and sister dining al fresco near Alki Point, Seattle, 19...
Emil Sabastian Schanno (1872-1936) and Alice May (Cameron) Schanno (1869-1952) lived most of their married lives near Alki Point in West Seattle, where they operated one of the area's first restaurants, at 2758... More
Alki Avenue during regrade, showing rail tracks and houses on hill, We...
In the winter of 1913, the Seattle-based hydraulic contracting firm Lewis, Wiley & Morse began work on a regrade, fill and seawall project along Alki Avenue in West Seattle. The construction continued through 1... More
Alki Avenue regrade area showing new grade and bridge approach, West S...
In the winter of 1913, the Seattle-based hydraulic contracting firm Lewis, Wiley & Morse began work on a regrade, fill and seawall project along Alki Avenue in West Seattle. The construction continued through 1... More
Alki Avenue regrade showing water cannon, with flour mill in distance,...
In the winter of 1913, the Seattle-based hydraulic contracting firm Lewis, Wiley & Morse began work on a regrade, fill and seawall project along Alki Avenue in West Seattle. The construction continued through ... More
Alki Avenue, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 1363)
This view looks north along Railroad Avenue and shows the ferry terminal and, in the far distance, the original Seattle Yacht Club. The car line and tide-washed "road" under the trestle and alongside the lowlan... More
Alki Beach Park, Seattle, circa 1908 (MOHAI 9291)
Alki Beach has long been a popular recreation spot in the Puget Sound region. Originally a favorite campsite for Native Americans of the Duwamish tribe, it became known as the birthplace of Seattle when the Den... More
Alki Beach, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 2497)
Alki Beach had been a favorite campsite for the Indians and, upon installation of ferry service in 1888, it became a popular Sunday outing for Seattleites. By 1902, the beach was so popular that it became the d... More
Alki Beach, Seattle, ca 1912 (MOHAI 1645)
Alki Beach is also known as the birthplace of Seattle, as the Denny party landed there in 1851. This settlement they called "New York," adding the Chinook work "Alki" (pronounced Al-key) which meant "by and by.... More
Alki School, Seattle, ca 1915 (MOHAI 478)
Alki School stands close to where the first settlers landed in 1851 to begin the settlement that would become Seattle. This building opened in 1913 with approximately 175 students in grades 1-8. By 1918, the ... More
Allen & Nelson Mill Company business card, circa 1900 (MOHAI 11534)
In 1872 Watson Allen (1842-1912), a carpenter and Civil War veteran from New Jersey, moved with his wife and daughters to Fall City, Washington, where he opened a sawmill on nearly Tokul Creek. The business wa... More
Allen Shingle Mill, Kent, March 25, 1905 (MOHAI 3169)
Caption on image: Allen Shingle Co. Typed on sleeve: Allen Shingle Co., Cow Lake Mill (now Meridian Lake), Kent, Wash. Photo by F.J. Lee, March 25, 1905. Subjects (LCTGM): Mills--Washington (State)--Kent; Lumb... More
Alley elevation drawing, Coliseum Theater, Seattle, 1915 (MOHAI 13269)
By 1915, Seattle's downtown commercial core was booming. In March 1915, local lumber baron and businessman C. D. Stimson leased lots on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Pike Street to the newly-formed C... More
Alternate view of office building occupied by Pacific Coast Coal Co an...
The Pacific Coast Company was organized in 1897, and comprised several existing organizations, most notably the Pacific Coast Steamship Co., Pacific Coast Coal Co. and the Pacific Coast Railway.The Columbia & P... More
American Annex carriage at Bothell depot, ca 1905 (MOHAI 7064)
In the early 1900s, visitors to Bothell, Washington, might stay at the American Hotel or its Annex. This photo shows the American Hotel Annex wagon at the Bothell station waiting for incoming passengers on the ... More
American Bank Building, Seattle, 1916 (MOHAI 1659)
The American Bank Building, an early skyscraper on the southeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Madison Street, was actually two buildings in one, with two entrances and two lobbies. It was demolished in the 1980s. S... More
American Hotel, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 1494)
Signs in image: Queen City Dye Works. The Antiseptic - Agency Supply Laundry Co. Ladies Tailors. [...] Habit Makers. American Hotel. Oysters. The Quaker Drug Co. Cafe [American?]. [Antlers?] Hotel. Handwritten ... More
American House business card, circa 1877 (MOHAI 11595)
John Harte McGraw (1850-1910) moved to Seattle from Maine in 1876 and got a job as a clerk in the Occidental Hotel. According to his obituary, he became an owner of American House boarding house in 1877, though... More
American Women's Club building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition,...
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909, publicizing the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds became the campus of the University of Washington. Ot... More
Amos Brown, Seattle, ca 1885 (MOHAI 181)
Caption on mount: Moore - Photographer, Seattle, W.T. Handwritten on verso: Mr. Amos Brown of Seattle "". Probably in the 1880's. Subjects (LCTGM): Business people--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber industry... More
Amphitheater audience on Swedish Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expos...
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle to publicize the development of the Pacific Northwest. The fairgrounds were located on the campus of the University of Washington. T... More
Amy Christensen Erickson, Seattle, circa 1911 (MOHAI 9276)
Amy Christensen Erickson (1896-1973) was born in Seattle to Charles Christensen (1857-1912) and Augusta (Andersen) Christensen (1855-1927). Amy graduated from Acme Business College in 1912. She married Hans Eri... More
Anacortes waterfront, ca 1916 (MOHAI 6318)
In the early part of the 20th century, Anacortes was Skagit County's main fishing port. Salmon, halibut, and cod were plentiful, and the waterfront was lined with plants which canned, dried, or salted the fish.... More
Ancient Order of United Workmen Drill Team No 1, Seattle, 1902 (MOHAI ...
The Ancient Order of United Workmen, founded in 1868, was a labor-associated fraternal organization that provided mutual insurance policies for its members. The AOUW in Seattle created a drill team in 1902, whi... More
Anders Wilse and camera in Lake Washington, ca 1900 (MOHAI 6425)
Norwegian Anders Wilse arrived in Seattle in the spring of 1890. Photography was an important part of his various jobs as civil engineer, cartographer, and property tax assessor. In 1897, however, he decided to... More
Anderson Map Co's Official Map of Greater Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 13247)
Seattle entrepreneur and amateur photographer O.P. (Oliver Phelps) Anderson (1859-1941) was the son of Alexander Jay Anderson (1832-1903), president of the Washington Territorial University (now University of W... More
Anderson Steamboat Company ticket office, ca 1906 (MOHAI 6468)
In 1906, Captain John Anderson consolidated Lake Washington's three steamboat services into one company, the Anderson Steamboat Company. Reliable transportation to the many communities around the lake helped to... More
Anderson's 1896 Street and Guide Map of the City of Seattle (MOHAI 132...
Seattle entrepreneur and amateur photographer O. P. (Oliver Phelps) Anderson (1859-1941) was the son of Alexander Jay Anderson (1832-1903), president of the Washington Territorial University (now University of ... More
Anderson's Map of Seattle Tide Lands, circa 1907 (MOHAI 13438)
Martin Burdett Crane (1872-1954) came to Seattle in 1892, after time in Alaska searching for gold and piloting boats. For several years he worked between Alaska and Seattle, and as early as 1898, M. B. Crane & ... More
Anderson's New Guide Map of the City of Seattle & Environs, July 1890 ...
Seattle entrepreneur and amateur photographer O. P. (Oliver Phelps) Anderson (1859-1941) was the son of Alexander Jay Anderson (1832-1903), president of the Washington Territorial University (now University of ... More