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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

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

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

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."

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

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 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

Steamboats at Colman Dock, ca. 1907 -  d166ccb3936a8fcb406549b17c0476ca (page 1)
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

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

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

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 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, 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, 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

Seattle, from Denny Hill, 1878 (CURTIS 1113)

Seattle, from Denny Hill, 1878 (CURTIS 1113)

View southeast from Denny Hill across Pike Street and between 1st and 2nd Avenues showing Elliott Bay, Yesler's Wharf, the United States Hotel, Seattle & Walla Walla Railroad Company wharf. Original photograph... More

Seattle, from Denny Hill, 1878 (CURTIS 207)

Seattle, from Denny Hill, 1878 (CURTIS 207)

Looking southeast across Pike St. toward Yesler's Wharf and tideflats. Original photograph by Peterson Bros. [4]; copied by Theodore Peiser [27], [108]. See also A. Curtis 65028. Section of 2-part panorama: Cu... More

Seattle, from Denny Hill, 1878 (CURTIS 208)

Seattle, from Denny Hill, 1878 (CURTIS 208)

Looking southeast across Pike St., toward University of Washington. Original photograph by Peterson Bros. [4a]; copied by Theodore Peiser [107]. Section of 2-part panorama: Curtis 05327, 05326. Subjects (LCTG... More

Steamship OREGON in Seattle harbor (CURTIS 1751)

Steamship OREGON in Seattle harbor (CURTIS 1751)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Oregon (Ship)

Tents and reconstruction activity after the fire of 1889, looking northeast from 1st Ave and Jackson St, Seattle, 1890 (CURTIS 232)

Tents and reconstruction activity after the fire of 1889, looking nort...

Original photographer unknown .See also PH Coll 684.64 Subjects (LCTGM): Tents--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fires--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)--Fire, 1889

Downtown Seattle, 1906 (26705639718)

Downtown Seattle, 1906 (26705639718)

Postcard collection (Record Series 9901-01), Seattle Municipal Archives. English: Postcard of Downtown Seattle, Washington, U.S. 1906.

Asahel Curtis panorama of Seattle from Beacon Hill, 1914

Asahel Curtis panorama of Seattle from Beacon Hill, 1914

Panorama of Seattle from Beacon Hill, 1914, from the emerging Industrial District (still largely tideflats), through Downtown to First Hill.  This JPG g... More

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

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

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

Seattle c.1900 (2929117097)

Seattle c.1900 (2929117097)

While I originally had my doubt about this being Seattle, I have now confirmed that this is indeed a view of Seattle From the former Denny Hill. I was correct that the card is wrong about the direction the pho... More

Looking northwest across the harbor from Beacon Hill at South Dearborn St and 12th Ave, Seattle, probably between 1880 and 1890 (PEISER 196)
Looking southwest from Denny Hill over Seattle, 1882 (PEISER 69) (border cropped)

Looking southwest from Denny Hill over Seattle, 1882 (PEISER 69) (bord...

Caption on image: Peiser 44. Seattle from Denny Hill. 1882 On verso of image: Seattle from site of Hotel Washington . Peiser 44 Subjects (LCTGM): Cityscapes; Cityscape photographs

Looking southwest from Denny Hill over Seattle, 1882 (PEISER 69)

Looking southwest from Denny Hill over Seattle, 1882 (PEISER 69)

Caption on image: Peiser 44. Seattle from Denny Hill. 1882 On verso of image: Seattle from site of Hotel Washington . Peiser 44 Subjects (LCTGM): Cityscapes; Cityscape photographs

Seattle waterfront north from King St from Elliott Bay, ca 1884 (PEISER 24)

Seattle waterfront north from King St from Elliott Bay, ca 1884 (PEISE...

Handwritten on mount: 1884 ? Peiser 10029 Subjects (LCTGM): Seattle (Wash.); Cityscapes; Elliott Bay (Wash.); Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Cityscape photographs

Seattle waterfront viewed from the water, ca 1887 (PEISER 130)

Seattle waterfront viewed from the water, ca 1887 (PEISER 130)

Printed on mount: Peiser, 817 and 819 Second Street, Seattle, W.T . Handwritten on mount: 1887 ? Peiser 10028 Subjects (LCTGM): Seattle (Wash.); Cityscapes; Elliott Bay (Wash.); Waterfronts--Washington (Stat... More

Seattle, bird's eye view looking east, ca1884 (PEISER 137) (border cropped)

Seattle, bird's eye view looking east, ca1884 (PEISER 137) (border cro...

Shows the Territorial University at 3rd Ave. and University St. at the far right; Central School at Madison St. between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave. to the right . Handwritten beneath image: 1884 ? Printed on mount... More

Seattle, bird's eye view looking east, ca1884 (PEISER 137)

Seattle, bird's eye view looking east, ca1884 (PEISER 137)

Shows the Territorial University at 3rd Ave. and University St. at the far right; Central School at Madison St. between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave. to the right . Handwritten beneath image: 1884 ? Printed on mount... More

2nd Ave regrade looking southeast from Pine St, ca 1906 (WARNER 211)

2nd Ave regrade looking southeast from Pine St, ca 1906 (WARNER 211)

The Eitel Building at the corner of 2nd and Pike it still under construction, which was completed in 1906 .Warner 278 Subjects (LCTGM): Building construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Streets--Washington ... More

Full rigged sailing ship in Elliott Bay with a view of Seattle, ca 1897 (WARNER 92)

Full rigged sailing ship in Elliott Bay with a view of Seattle, ca 189...

Caption on image: Seattle from the bay .Stamped on verso: Warner & Randolph .Warner 3115 Subjects (LCTGM): Sailing ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bays (Bodies of water)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Wate... More

Looking southwest toward the First Hill neighborhood, showing Providence Hospital and Central School in the background, Seattle (WARNER 366)

Looking southwest toward the First Hill neighborhood, showing Providen...

Providence Hospital was located at 5th Ave. between Madison St. and Spring St.; Central School was located between Madison St. and Marion St., 6th Ave. and 7th Ave .Central School was built in 1883 and destroy... More

Regrade activities in Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 10)

Regrade activities in Seattle, ca 1906 (WARNER 10)

Warner 272 Subjects (LCTGM): Foundations--Washington (State)--Seattle; Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Grading (Earthwork)--Washington (State)--Seattle This is looking southeast on Seco... More

Seattle skyline 1910 panorama

Seattle skyline 1910 panorama

"The Sky Line at Seattle". Photograph appears to be taken from the northwest corner of Second and Pine. Prominently in the center is the Seaboard Building, which still stands. In the skyline's centre is St. Jam... More

Seattle skyline 1910 - A black and white photo of a city

Seattle skyline 1910 - A black and white photo of a city

"The Sky Line at Seattle". Photograph appears to be taken from the northwest corner of Second and Pine. Prominently in the center is the Seaboard Building, which still stands. On the skyline at extreme right is... More

Seattle waterfront looking northeast at Oregon Improvement Company Dock A, vicinity of Washington St, April 9, 1893 (WARNER 143)

Seattle waterfront looking northeast at Oregon Improvement Company Doc...

Caption on image: Seattle, Wash. Apr. 9, 1893 .Sign in image: Oregon Improvement Co .Warner 47 Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Steamboa... More

Seattle waterfront looking northeast from the Oregon Improvement Co piers, vicinity of Main St and Washington St, , 1890 (WARNER 349)

Seattle waterfront looking northeast from the Oregon Improvement Co pi...

Caption on image: Seattle. East from bunkers. 1890. 605 .Signs in image include: Oregon Improvement Co. B .Oregon Improvement Co. A .American Hotel .Schwabacher [...]Harrington & Smith .Warner 87 Subjects (LCT... More

Seattle, looking south from Denny Hill, ca 1896 (WARNER 78)

Seattle, looking south from Denny Hill, ca 1896 (WARNER 78)

Caption on image: Seattle South from Denny Hill. 548 .Stamped on verso: Warner & Randolph Room 71 Hinckley Bld'g. Cor 2nd & Columbia Sts., Seattle, Wash .Warner 3006 Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washingto... More

Looking south toward downtown from the Denny Hotel, Seattle, Washington, 1891 (LAROCHE 326)

Looking south toward downtown from the Denny Hotel, Seattle, Washingto...

From album entitled: "Prospectus of the Lake Union Improvement Company under the management of Mr. L.H. Griffith", p. 21 . . PH Coll 33.21 Su... More

Panorama of the waterfront north from Main St, Seattle, Washington, June 6, 1891 (LAROCHE 112)

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

Caption on image: "Seattle water front June 6th 1891" 3 part panorama: La Roche 1001, La Roche 1001 1/2, La Roche 1001 3/4. Shows steamboat T.J. POTTER (right) at the Union Pacific dock or City dock (foot of ... More

Panorama of the waterfront north from Main St, Seattle, Washington, June 6, 1891 (LAROCHE 345)

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

From album entitled: "Prospectus of the Lake Union Improvement Company under the management of Mr. L.H. Griffith", p. 21 . . PH Coll 33.21 Su... More

Photo collage of views of Washington, ca 1891 (LAROCHE 189)

Photo collage of views of Washington, ca 1891 (LAROCHE 189)

Photos entitled: Snoqualmie Falls, 286 ft; Olympic Mts. from Seattle; Seattle from Hotel Denny; Seattle; Mt. Rainier 14444 ft. Subjects (LCTGM): Washington (State)--Collages; Waterfalls--Washington (State); Ci... More

Seattle, Washington, ca 1891 (LAROCHE 201)

Seattle, Washington, ca 1891 (LAROCHE 201)

Caption on image: "Seattle from Denny Hotel" From 2nd Ave. between Stewart St. and Virginia St., shows the Arlington Hotel, 1215 1st Ave. at University St. Also known as Bay Building, Gilmore and Kirkman's Bl... More

Seattle, Washington, ca 1891 (LAROCHE 86)

Seattle, Washington, ca 1891 (LAROCHE 86)

Caption on image: "Looking northwest from Hotel Rainier, Seattle, Wash." View from the porch of the Hotel Rainier (between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave., Columbia St. and Marion St.) towards the waterfront and the Ol... More

Waterfront from the cruiser USS BALTIMORE, Seattle, Washington, ca 1892 (LAROCHE 2)

Waterfront from the cruiser USS BALTIMORE, Seattle, Washington, ca 189...

Caption on image: "Seattle from cruiser Baltimore" Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State); Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle; Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)

Looking northwest from 5th Ave and Pike St toward the Washington hotel, Seattle, Washington, 1904 (LEE 106)

Looking northwest from 5th Ave and Pike St toward the Washington hotel...

Central Business District. Washington hotel at 3rd Ave. and Stewart St . On verso of image: "1904. Washington Hotel, northwest from Seaboard Bldg., 4th and Pike St." Subjects (LCSH): Washington Hotel (Seattle,... More

Seattle southeast from First and Pike. 1890s

Seattle southeast from First and Pike. 1890s

View of Seattle looking southeast from roughly First and Pike in the 1890s. Caption at lower left says, "Seattle from 'The Ripley'". Right of center, at the southwest corner of Second and University a building... More

Four-masted bark ITALIA at anchor at dock, Seattle, Washington, ca 1904 (HESTER 18)

Four-masted bark ITALIA at anchor at dock, Seattle, Washington, ca 190...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Italia(Bark); Barks (Sailing ships)--Washington (State)--Seattle

Panoramic view looking northwest from the vicinity of Pine St and 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington, ca 1908 (HESTER 229)

Panoramic view looking northwest from the vicinity of Pine St and 2nd ...

Section of 2-part panorama: Hester 11084, 11085. Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.) Section 1 Section 2 The hill i... More

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