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Washington Hotel, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 1019)

Washington Hotel, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 1019)

Denny Hotel, Seattle, ca. 1895 Public domain photograph of a hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Composite view with portraits of Chief Seattle, Princess Angeline, and views of Seattle, circa 1889-1891 (BOYD+BRAAS 104)

Composite view with portraits of Chief Seattle, Princess Angeline, and...

PH Coll 34.14bAlso in PH Coll 277.BBS7 Although there is only one known photo of Chief Seattle, there are probably at least 100 photos of his daughter, known as Princess Angeline. Several can be found in Categ... More

Indian dugout canoes in the harbor at the foot of Washington St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1891 (BOYD+BRAAS 37) (darkened, contrast increased)

Indian dugout canoes in the harbor at the foot of Washington St, Seatt...

PH Coll 34.6a Also in PH Coll 277.BBS20 Subjects (LCTGM): Canoes--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Indians of North America--Washington (State)--Seattle; Washington Street (Seattle, Wash.) Given t... More

Indian dugout canoes in the harbor at the foot of Washington St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1891 (BOYD+BRAAS 37)

Indian dugout canoes in the harbor at the foot of Washington St, Seatt...

PH Coll 34.6a Also in PH Coll 277.BBS20 Subjects (LCTGM): Canoes--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Indians of North America--Washington (State)--Seattle; Washington Street (Seattle, Wash.) Given t... More

Looking south from Denny Hill, Seattle, Washington, circa 1889-1891 (BOYD+BRAAS 109)

Looking south from Denny Hill, Seattle, Washington, circa 1889-1891 (B...

PH Coll 34.17b Public domain photograph related to Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, Jewish history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Paddle Steamer OLYMPIAN moored at Seattle waterfront, before 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 164)

Paddle Steamer OLYMPIAN moored at Seattle waterfront, before 1889 (BOY...

PH Coll 277.BYS3 Despite "before 1889" in the title, this is definitely a post-Great-Seattle-Fire photo: construction on the Rainier Hotel was started after the fire.

Panorama of the waterfront looking north from Washington St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 80)

Panorama of the waterfront looking north from Washington St, Seattle, ...

From William F. Boyd Album, page 18. Caption on image: Boyd & Braas, 614 Front St., Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sailing ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Panoramic phot... More

Panorama of the waterfront north from Main St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1892 (BOYD+BRAAS 5)

Panorama of the waterfront north from Main St, Seattle, Washington, ca...

Shows steamboat HASSALO at the Union Pacific dock or City dock (foot of Main); Oregon Improvement Company. PH Coll 277.BBS25 Subjects (LCTGM): ); Steamboats--Washington(State)--Seattle; Waterfronts--Washin... More

Sidewheel steamboat OLYMPIAN at the City Dock, foot of Main St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 82)

Sidewheel steamboat OLYMPIAN at the City Dock, foot of Main St, Seattl...

Operated by the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company. From William F. Boyd Album, page 19. Caption on image: Boyd & Braas, 614 Front St., Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Steamboats--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers... More

View of the waterfront, Seattle, Washington, ca 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 10)

View of the waterfront, Seattle, Washington, ca 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 10)

Photograph taken from a ship in the harbor. PH Coll 277.BYS4 Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sailboats--Washington (Seattle)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)

Waterfront in the vicinity of Washington St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (BOYD+BRAAS 25)

Waterfront in the vicinity of Washington St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1...

Shows steamer Walla Walla and unidentified steamboat docked at the Ocean dock and the Oregon Improvement Company (foot of Washington St.) Caption on image: ""Seattle, No.4"" PH Coll 277.BBS4 Subjects (LCT... More

"T.J. Potter" at Oregon Improvement Company dock, ca. 1890 -  6b27cba3155d163feb77c6acbee464d0

"T.J. Potter" at Oregon Improvement Company dock, ca. 1890 - 6b27cba3...

The T.J. Potter Steamboat on the Seattle waterfront. The King County Courthouse can be seen at the top of the hill.

"Walla Walla" steamship at Oregon Improvement Company dock, June 6, 1891 -  58cfdf85fc90ee3ec641f9535f1fc77b

"Walla Walla" steamship at Oregon Improvement Company dock, June 6, 18...

"Walla Walla" on the Seattle waterfront before its collision and subsequent sinking in 1902. Providence Hospital can be seen at the top of the hill behind the ship's mast and the Central School appears to the r... More

1st Ave. S. north from S. Washington St., 1865 -  db6e8ec85bf7129c36330660f1cd5bdf

1st Ave. S. north from S. Washington St., 1865 - db6e8ec85bf7129c3633...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Commercial Street [1st Ave. S.]. 1865. Looking north, just below Washington Street intersection."

1st Ave. S. looking north from S. Washington St., ca. 1876 -  571301e7640245dfce8110b0e1b41c2c

1st Ave. S. looking north from S. Washington St., ca. 1876 - 571301e7...

View looking north on Commercial Street from Cherry Street showing Yesler's Hall, the Masonic Hall, the Cosmopolitan Hotel (later the Esmond Hotel) and Pioneer Drug Store. The Central School can be seen in the ... More

2nd Ave. "To-day and Yesterday," ca. 1915 -  db5473756d1d362967c5ffc035ed7277 (page 1)

2nd Ave. "To-day and Yesterday," ca. 1915 - db5473756d1d362967c5ffc03...

The "to-day" image shows the view south on 2nd Ave. from the New Washington Hotel (at 2nd Ave. and Stewart St.). The "yesterday" image shows the view south on 2nd Ave. from Pike St. front ... More

1st Ave. S. north from S. Washington St., 1865 -  a224893879cdf353b365fbc60d0b22cd

1st Ave. S. north from S. Washington St., 1865 - a224893879cdf353b365...

Transcribed from photograph: "Streets. Commercial Street [1st Ave. S.]. 1865. Looking North, just below Washington St. intersection. Right center: Occidental hotel (with flagstaff). Above that: Dr. H.A. Smith h... More

2nd Ave. looking north from Columbia St., ca. 1913 -  a461a586e18ba7ec2dbc7f61a9b997f9

2nd Ave. looking north from Columbia St., ca. 1913 - a461a586e18ba7ec...

Transcribed from photograph: "Streets. Second Ave. 1913. Looking North from Columbia St. Taken from Hoge Building."

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

Arlington and Galbraith Docks, ca. 1909, postcard - 0d5a0d3a6d5f049cd2aa6e3009aee2bb (page 1)

Arlington and Galbraith Docks, ca. 1909, postcard - 0d5a0d3a6d5f049cd2...

The Arlington Dock is located on the left and the Galbraith Dock is located on the right. Transcribed from postcard: "Waterfront. Vessels of the largest type from all parts of the world are easily docked at Sea... More

Arlington Dock near the base of Madison St., ca. 1907 -  16494ded01d3094a8ba48f98210855ec (page 1)

Arlington Dock near the base of Madison St., ca. 1907 - 16494ded01d30...

Arlington Dock near the base of Madison St., Seattle, Washington ca. 1907 front back

Arlington and Galbraith Docks, ca. 1912 -  4831d9e0d785697308189c561dff1b08 (page 1)

Arlington and Galbraith Docks, ca. 1912 - 4831d9e0d785697308189c561df...

The Arlington Dock is located on the left and the Galbraith Dock is located on the right. The Lincoln Hotel appears at the top of the hill. front back

Battleship Mississippi, September 12, 1919 -  3ea735c146b2e9196f6fe180715dbac2

Battleship Mississippi, September 12, 1919 - 3ea735c146b2e9196f6fe180...

Transcribed from photograph: "Pacific Fleet. Review, Sept. 12-14, 1919. Battleship Mississippi."

Battleship New Mexico, September 12, 1919 -  f75a8b95838c2a2112ac972634decf06

Battleship New Mexico, September 12, 1919 - f75a8b95838c2a2112ac97263...

Transcribed from photograph: "Pacific Fleet. Review, Sept. 12-14, 1919. Battleship New Mexico. Flagship of Admiral Rodman."

Battleships in Harbor, September 12, 1919 -  92fcfcee8ae138afcb9c3f7b2e3b9a44

Battleships in Harbor, September 12, 1919 - 92fcfcee8ae138afcb9c3f7b2...

Transcribed from photograph: "Pacific Fleet. Review, Sept. 12-14, 1919. Battleships in harbor. 1. Texas. 2. Idaho. 3. Mississippi."

Belltown business district, 1888 -  3df0526642466a91002e1a6e73080d96

Belltown business district, 1888 - 3df0526642466a91002e1a6e73080d96

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Views. From Lenora? Ca. 1885. Looking northwest. Signed by Peiser. Belltown business district with W.N. Bell's pioneer Bellevue House in background."

Clarence B. Bagley House, 1887 -  f2e11078c33e7b4adb4b1ebc14871958

Clarence B. Bagley House, 1887 - f2e11078c33e7b4adb4b1ebc14871958

Transcribed from photograph: "Houses. Bagley, Clarence B. House at northeast corner Second Ave. North and Aloha St. Built 1885-1886; demolished about 1935. 1887." 1887 is too early, because that this the larg... More

Columbia and Puget Sound Coal Bunker Trestle, 1883 -  320768c62d2c7ed8e2b6cfe4d515ca93

Columbia and Puget Sound Coal Bunker Trestle, 1883 - 320768c62d2c7ed8...

Transcribed from photograph: "Wharves. Columbia and Puget Sound coal bunker trestle. Foot of King Street. 1883. Machine shop at end of trestle."

Fire at southwest corner of 1st Ave. and Madison St., June 6, 1889 -  b1b80f96af2f96e6b3e61034bce6c02d

Fire at southwest corner of 1st Ave. and Madison St., June 6, 1889 - ...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Fire. June 5, 1889. Looking south from Second Ave. and Pike St. Photo by Asahel Curtis. Fire began at southwest corner of Front St. [1st Ave.] and Madison St. 1. Yesler Col... More

Four Seattle views, 1890 -  c41aedadee3430c1fa8b8aa9261fa42d

Four Seattle views, 1890 - c41aedadee3430c1fa8b8aa9261fa42d

Four views of Seattle scenery including Snoqualmie Falls; Seattle From Hotel Denny looking towards Mt. Rainier; the Olympic Mountains from Seattle and the Olympian steamship on the Seattle waterfront. In th... More

Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks from Elliott Bay, ca. 1910, postcard - 85d1aba608c97d5600990e6cd30be3e3 (page 1)
Grand Trunk Pacific Dock, 1913 -  2d00024fd4a3d99afc538b1f1747a1c3

Grand Trunk Pacific Dock, 1913 - 2d00024fd4a3d99afc538b1f1747a1c3

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Wharves. Grand Trunk Pacific dock. Foot of Marion St. Built 1910; destroyed by fire July 30, 1914. 1913."

Native American camp on Ballast Island at foot of S. Washington St., 1895 -  1a858602044afbc4e32bdc334f46d73f

Native American camp on Ballast Island at foot of S. Washington St., 1...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Waterfront. Ca. 1895. Indian camp. Foot of Washington St. on Ballast Island. Colorprint by J. Baas after a photo by Asahel Curtis." Regardless of that claim, clearly base... More

Native American camp on Ballast Island at foot of S. Washington St., ca. 1895 -  513afff94ae607dd9fdfe2cdd67a1af5

Native American camp on Ballast Island at foot of S. Washington St., c...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Waterfront. Ca. 1895. Indian camp. Foot of Washington St. on Ballast Island."

Native American camp on Ballast Island, 1889 -  7662cd1170be3b827c00a0c83227c91a

Native American camp on Ballast Island, 1889 - 7662cd1170be3b827c00a0...

Transcribed from photograph. "Waterfront. 1889. Indian camp. Foot of Washington Street. Ballast Island." Reconstruction and tents following the aftermath of the Great Fire of 1889 can be seen in the background.

Occidental Hotel from Occidental Ave. S. and S. Main St., 1872 -  08311b9183f1b4216bf0146e063fc463

Occidental Hotel from Occidental Ave. S. and S. Main St., 1872 - 0831...

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Hotels. Occidental hotel. Front St. and James St. Built 1865; demolished about 1883. As seen from Occidental Ave. and Main St. 1872."

Occidental Hotel at 1st Ave. and James St., 1872 -  0b02fc618d5ad263f51d4284904c49a4

Occidental Hotel at 1st Ave. and James St., 1872 - 0b02fc618d5ad263f5...

Transcribed from photograph: "Hotels. Occidental Hotel. Front Street [1st Ave.] and James Street. Built 1865; demolished about 1883. As seen from Occidental Ave. and Main St. 1872. 1. Mrs. Francis Guy's boardin... More

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."

Seattle from Elliott Bay, ca. 1915 -  94eff6d3142540eabe899d193d70c608 (page 1)

Seattle from Elliott Bay, ca. 1915 - 94eff6d3142540eabe899d193d70c608...

Buildings visible along the water (from left to right) includes the Grand Trunk Pacific Dock, the Colman Dock, Pier 2 and Pier 1. St. James Cathedral can be seen at the top of the hill on the left and Smith Tow... More

Seattle Mail and Herald, v. 6, no. Progress, Dec. 20, 1902 newspaper - 5029cb25966ee8c2fff03f859b8e499e (page 36)

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

Seattle waterfront from Elliot Bay, 1878 -  bd39a18900ec19fcbdf482efaffee1e1

Seattle waterfront from Elliot Bay, 1878 - bd39a18900ec19fcbdf482efaf...

Transcribed from photograph. "Views. Waterfront. From Elliott Bay. 1878. Showing Front Street from Madison Street to Columbia after regrade. Looking northeast from Columbia Street." Transcribed from back of pho... More

Seattle waterfront form Yesler Way to University St., ca. 1880 -  72f9fa2ccb1ec0ec5a594d4bc5333610

Seattle waterfront form Yesler Way to University St., ca. 1880 - 72f9...

Transcribed from photograph: "Waterfront. c. 1880. From University St. to Yesler Ave."

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1905 -  906f81c53387faade14a8e38e2064fbb (page 1)

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1905 - 906f81c53387faade14a8...

The Pike Street Wharf is located at the far left and the Arlington Dock is located at the far right. The Washington Hotel can be seen on the left at the top of the hill. front b... More

Seattle waterfront from Marion to Union, ca. 1868 -  499acbc480efe84219b621f814976aaf

Seattle waterfront from Marion to Union, ca. 1868 - 499acbc480efe8421...

Transcribed from photograph: "Waterfront. About 1870. between Columbia Street and University Street. 1. Occidental Brotherhood building. 2. First Methodist Protestant Church (the Brown Church) 3. Territorial Un... More

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1905 -  ac35c34a573305468fce9364e8adf380 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1905 - ac35c34a573305468fce9...

The Galbraith Dock (located at the base of Madison and Spring Streets) appears to the left. Providence Hospital, the Lincoln Hotel and the Central School appear above the Galbraith Dock and Hotel Stevens appear... More

Seattle waterfront from near S. Jackson St., ca. 1907, postcard - 029336cd985acd33ea69d0bf7ed5ae7a (page 1)

Seattle waterfront from near S. Jackson St., ca. 1907, postcard - 0293...

The Washington Hotel can be seen at the far left of the postcard at the top of the hill. The hotel was demolished in 1907 to make way for the Denny Regrade. Transcribed from postcard: "23d International Convent... More

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1910, postcard - d2efcf59ae1bf3baf00743843ee41976 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1910, postcard - d2efcf59ae1b...

The Galbraith Dock (located at the base of Madison and Spring Streets) appears at the far left. Appears to be a colorization of the image used for this 1905 postcard, with some artistic liberties ... More

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1915 -  437ef3fbcaa6b8c6a36e74c54eef9458 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, ca. 1915 - 437ef3fbcaa6b8c6a36e7...

General Elliott Bay location provided. front back

Seattle waterfront looking north, ca. 1905 -  c09827d1f75dd9e760b26a27600976af (page 1)

Seattle waterfront looking north, ca. 1905 - c09827d1f75dd9e760b26a27...

The Galbraith Dock (located at the base of Madison and Spring Streets) appears in the center. The Washington Hotel appears at the top of the hill. front back

Seattle waterfront north from S. Washington St., 1887 -  763af78d97b015e4e0f3a85ebb3e7d78

Seattle waterfront north from S. Washington St., 1887 - 763af78d97b01...

Transcribed from photograph: "Waterfront. 1887. Looking North from Washington Street. (Main Street) R -Ocean dock. C- Yesler dock. Left Center- Glory of the Seas sailing ship, Center -above Yesler's dock, rear ... More

Seattle waterfront, ca. 1905 -  4f1f12ed1255bf06ad3f24d506c5a727 (page 1)
Seattle waterfront looking south, ca. 1906 -  971d411292dee9f4809c0fbdc22d90c2 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront looking south, ca. 1906 - 971d411292dee9f4809c0fbd...

Standard Furniture Company, located near 1st Ave. and Madison, appears at the left behind the large ship. front back

Seattle waterfront looking north, ca. 1905 -  e66a529103e9ca1cb8001c33939e6e15 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront looking north, ca. 1905 - e66a529103e9ca1cb8001c33...

The Washington Hotel appears at the top of the hill on the right. front back

Seattle waterfront north from S. Main St., ca. 1902 -  5b691f6ecb8f2d3feeeb9d511b269466 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront north from S. Main St., ca. 1902 - 5b691f6ecb8f2d3...

Seattle waterfront north from S. Main St., ca. 1907

Seattle waterfront looking north, ca. 1902 -  581559ebec10f91873edf2a8e2b90e40 (page 1)
Seattle waterfront from the foot of S. Main St., ca. 1899 -  1c289475bea4725edc5ed53732c42712

Seattle waterfront from the foot of S. Main St., ca. 1899 - 1c289475b...

The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. Pier B, located at foot of S. Main St. appears on the right. The Washington Hotel, also known as Hotel Denny appears in the distance in the center of the photograph at the top of... More

Seattle waterfront from near S. Jackson St., ca. 1907, postcard - 09c5a156dd6620bd99a9e67841bb3a42 (page 1)

Seattle waterfront from near S. Jackson St., ca. 1907, postcard - 09c5...

The Washington Hotel can be seen at the far left of the postcard at the top of the hill. The hotel was demolished in 1907 to make way for the Denny Regrade. Transcribed from postcard: "No. 3, Seattle's fine har... More

Seattle waterfront looking south, ca. 1907 -  5fe1b81d1827cfa58b226e38081b483c (page 1)

Seattle waterfront looking south, ca. 1907 - 5fe1b81d1827cfa58b226e38...

Standard Furniture Company, located near 1st Ave. and Madison, appears at the left behind the large ship. front back

Seattle waterfront, ca. 1915, postcard - 33a080decd30e1737cac0263b57d12cf (page 1)

Seattle waterfront, ca. 1915, postcard - 33a080decd30e1737cac0263b57d1...

Transcribed from front of postcard: "Seaport of Seattle, showing the 42 Story L.C. Smith Building and central portion of Water Front." Transcribed from back of postcard: "42- Story L.C. Smith Building Seattle. ... More

Seattle skyline north from near 1st Ave. S. and Jackson St., ca. 1910 -  de05dc9d43103dd71200248fc8ab6a02

Seattle skyline north from near 1st Ave. S. and Jackson St., ca. 1910 ...

Visible buildings include the New England Building, the Kenneth Hotel, the Empire Building, the Lowman Building, the Hoge Building, the Olympic Block, Hotel Seward, the Lyon Building, the Grand Opera House, Hot... More

Seattle waterfront, ca. 1871 -  786e1fe26408fc3e1f0d1fd70631bb12

Seattle waterfront, ca. 1871 - 786e1fe26408fc3e1f0d1fd70631bb12

Transcribed from photograph: "From Waterfront. Ca. 1871. Carkeek Album. No. 13. Seattle from the water front about [1868 crossed out] 1871. The four [graded crossed out] opened streets are Madison, Marion, Colu... More

Stetson and Post Mill, ca. 1883 -  21341ce1d661e014df89d7ac2f03be26

Stetson and Post Mill, ca. 1883 - 21341ce1d661e014df89d7ac2f03be26

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle. Mills. Stetson and Post Mill. Commercial street at King and Weller. Completed 1882; burned 1889. Main street school in background." Well, that is the Stetson and Post Mi... More

Steamboats at Colman Dock, ca. 1907 -  d166ccb3936a8fcb406549b17c0476ca (page 1)
Stetson and Post mill, ca. 1882 -  d754c30a902170d4d9558130e758413f

Stetson and Post mill, ca. 1882 - d754c30a902170d4d9558130e758413f

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Mills. Stetson and Post Mill. Commercial St. at King and Weller. Completed 1882; burned 1889. Photo by Asahel Curtis. Main Street School in background." Well, that is the... More

Temporary tents at 1st Ave. S. and S. Main St. following fire, June 1889 -  f115fa4899032676cf9a22b01eb86eae

Temporary tents at 1st Ave. S. and S. Main St. following fire, June 18...

Transcribed from photograph: "Fire. June 6, 1889. Reconstruction. Business section. Looking Northeast from Commercial Street [1st Ave. S.] and Main Street. 1. Evening Press building. 2. King County Courthouse. ... 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

Elliott Bay and waterfront in 1888 and in ca 1917 (SEATTLE 1782)

Elliott Bay and waterfront in 1888 and in ca 1917 (SEATTLE 1782)

Caption on image: Seattle, today and yesterday. Today - Elliott Bay, Seattle's great natural harbor. The Olympic Mountains in the distance. Photo by F. H. Nowell. Yesterday - The Harbor and the city in 1888. P... More

Seattle, Birdseyes, 1888-1889 (SEATTLE 304)

Seattle, Birdseyes, 1888-1889 (SEATTLE 304)

On verso of image: Seattle views in 1888 or 1889, before the fire, from the Portland [illeg.] special edition Subjects (LCTGM): Seattle (Wash.)--Bird's eye views; Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle--Bird... More

Waterfront illustration, 1887 (SEATTLE 1117)

Waterfront illustration, 1887 (SEATTLE 1117)

Photograph of illustration On verso of image: Seattle, from the Portland West Shore in 1887 Subjects (LCTGM): Seattle (Wash.)--Drawings; Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle--Drawings; Piers & wharves--Was... More

4th St, south from Spring St, Seattle, about 1874 (CURTIS 133)

4th St, south from Spring St, Seattle, about 1874 (CURTIS 133)

Original photograph by George Moore [22]; copied by Theodore Peiser [21]. Taken from the roof of the University of Washington building. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): F... More

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

Aftermath of Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 (CURTIS 439)

Aftermath of Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 (CURTIS 439)

Original photographer unknown. Looking north from S. King St., remains of buildings with chimney standing at right. Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)--Fire, 1889

Beacon Hill and First Hill from tideflats, Seattle (CURTIS 191)

Beacon Hill and First Hill from tideflats, Seattle (CURTIS 191)

Looking northeast. Section of 4-part panorama: Curtis 04252, 04252-1, 04253, 04253-1. Pacific Coast Syrup Co. and unfilled tideflats in background. Subjects (LCTGM): Wetlands--Washington (State)--Seattle; Pano... More

CITY OF SEATTLE Steamer, Seattle (CURTIS 1433)

CITY OF SEATTLE Steamer, Seattle (CURTIS 1433)

Waterfront view with two of the Seattle-San Francisco fleet of the Oregon Improvement Co. at their wharf; CITY OF SEATTLE is at the left, other two vessels unidentified. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Wash... More

Denny Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 1087)

Denny Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 1087)

Printed on verso: Seattle Denny Hill 1882. Seattle as it appeared in 1882 from Denny Hill, where the Moore Theatre [2nd Avenue between Virginia Street and Stewart Street] now stands. The graded street leading ... More

Denny Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 19)

Denny Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 19)

Looking southeast from 3rd Ave. and Stewart St. Original photographer unknown. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State) Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)

Denny Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 231)

Denny Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 231)

Printed on verso: "Seattle, 1889, from Third Avenue and Stewart Street south from Denny Hill." Original photographer unknown. The Armory, Providence Hospital, Central School and the University of Washington in... More

Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle, 1917 (CURTIS 474)

Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle, 1917 (CURTIS 474)

View from Hotel Sorrento, northwest corner of Madison St. and Terry Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bays (Bodies of water)--... More

Elliott Bay in 1901 before the tidelands were filled, showing South Canal trestle and Grant St Bridge (CURTIS 167)

Elliott Bay in 1901 before the tidelands were filled, showing South Ca...

South Canal trestle (left) on the Duwamish River's East Waterway, was built by Eugene Semple. The Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. (Bay View Brewery) is at right, at 9th Ave. S. and S. Holgate St. Also visible ... More

Fremont district and north end of Lake Union from Queen Anne Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 1401)

Fremont district and north end of Lake Union from Queen Anne Hill, Sea...

See also Curtis 673. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State) Subjects (LCSH): Fremont (Seattle, Wash.) Although the title of this refers, to "Fremont", this is more into what would now be call... More

Fremont district from Queen Anne Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 1400)

Fremont district from Queen Anne Hill, Seattle (CURTIS 1400)

See also Curtis 676. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State) Subjects (LCSH): Fremont (Seattle, Wash.)

Panoramic view of Seattle from the Post St power house, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 11)

Panoramic view of Seattle from the Post St power house, Feb 23, 1913 (...

Section of 5-part panorama: Curtis 26395-1, 26395-2, 26395-3, 26395-4, 26395-5. Looking north with intersection of Columbia St. and Western Ave. in foreground; Grand Trunk Pacific Dock and Colman Dock to left.... More

Panoramic view of Seattle from the Post St power house, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 2086)

Panoramic view of Seattle from the Post St power house, Feb 23, 1913 (...

Seattle. Section of 5-part panorama: Curtis 26395-1, 26395-2, 26395-3, 26395-4, 26395-5. Looking southeast with Pioneer Square in right center; shows L. C. Smith Building under construction, the Kenneth Hotel,... More

Ruins of Dexter Horton Bank after Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 (CURTIS 1272)

Ruins of Dexter Horton Bank after Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 (CURTIS...

Original photographer unknown. Looking northeast from S. Washington St. and S. Alaskan Way [Railroad Ave.]. Remains of Marshall Building in foreground. See Prosch Seattle album, v. 2, p. 81. Subjects (LCTGM... More

Ruins of Dexter Horton Bank after Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 (CURTIS 2103)

Ruins of Dexter Horton Bank after Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 (CURTIS...

Original photographer unknown. Looking northeast from S. Washington St. and S. Alaskan Way [Railroad Ave.]. Remains of Marshall Building in foreground. See Prosch Seattle album, v. 2, p. 81. Subjects (LCTGM... More

Schwagert and Nettleton Mill Co, West Seattle (CURTIS 25)

Schwagert and Nettleton Mill Co, West Seattle (CURTIS 25)

Exterior view of lumber yards with ship at dock. Subjects (LCTGM): Logs--Washington State)--Seattle; Lumber--Washington (State)--Seattle; Mills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber industry--Washington (State)... More

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 from Yesler's Wharf, 1878 (CURTIS 889)

Seattle from Yesler's Wharf, 1878 (CURTIS 889)

Original photograph by Peterson Bros. [2]; copied by Theodore Peiser [39]. Waterfront in vicinity of Marion St. showing University of Washington and Central School. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington... More

Seattle regraded area, 1914 (CURTIS 359)

Seattle regraded area, 1914 (CURTIS 359)

Looking north from Beacon Hill at Jackson St. regrade; S. King St. and S. Jackson St. at center of photograph, St. James Cathedral visible at far upper left. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State... More

Seattle tideflats viewed from Beacon Hill (CURTIS 1691)

Seattle tideflats viewed from Beacon Hill (CURTIS 1691)

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

Seattle waterfront (CURTIS 1512)

Seattle waterfront (CURTIS 1512)

Sign for Pacific Coast Co. on Pier B building; Galbraith, Bacon and Co. in background; unidentified steamer in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State); Piers & wharves--Washington (Sta... More

Seattle waterfront between about Marion St and Union St (CURTIS 330) (border cropped)

Seattle waterfront between about Marion St and Union St (CURTIS 330) (...

Original photograph by George Moore [6]; copied by Theodore Peiser [17]. Shows University of Washington, Central School, Woodward's warehouse, and Occidental Brotherhood Building at foot of Madison St. Subject... More

Seattle waterfront between about Marion St and Union St (CURTIS 330)

Seattle waterfront between about Marion St and Union St (CURTIS 330)

Original photograph by George Moore [6]; copied by Theodore Peiser [17]. Shows University of Washington, Central School, Woodward's warehouse, and Occidental Brotherhood Building at foot of Madison St. Subject... More

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay (CURTIS 95)

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay (CURTIS 95)

Grand trunk Pacific Dock, Colman Dock, L. C. Smith Building, and Alaska Steamship Co. at Pier 2, foot of Yesler Way. Subjects (LCTGM): Bays (Bodies of water)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Waterfronts--Washingt... More

Seattle waterfront, ca 1878 (CURTIS 102)

Seattle waterfront, ca 1878 (CURTIS 102)

Original photograph by George Moore [9]. Shows the Elephant Store at southeast corner of Columbia St. and 1st Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State); Logs--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjec... More

Seattle, 1888 (CURTIS 233)

Seattle, 1888 (CURTIS 233)

Looking west from 7th Ave. and Washington St. toward waterfront. Original photographer unknown. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State) Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)

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

Seattle, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 15)

Seattle, Feb 23, 1913 (CURTIS 15)

Seattle from the Post St. power house. Section of 5-part panorama: Curtis 26395-1, 26395-2, 26395-3, 26395-4, 26395-5. Looking east, with St. James Cathedral (9th Ave. and Columbia St.) at upper left; also sho... More

Seattle, from Beacon Hill (CURTIS 86)

Seattle, from Beacon Hill (CURTIS 86)

Section of 3-part panorama: Curtis 29678, 29679, 29680. Looking northwest to International District with evidence of regrade activity; S. Dearborn St. in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washingto... More

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