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Image of Couple viewing Fine Arts exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
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Couple viewing Fine Arts exhibit, Seattle World's Fair, 1962

In the Fine Arts Exhibition, visitors could see great masterpieces, American and international modern art, ancient Asian art, and Northwest Coast Indian art. Here, two visitors examine works by Pacific Northwest artists, in the Art Since 1950 gallery. Caption information from Seattle World's Fair, Official Souvenir Program.
ID Number:1965.3598.25.32
Date:1962
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Georgetown Station, Seattle, June 7, 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Georgetown Station, Seattle, June 7, 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.56
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Broadway Station, Seattle, June 13, 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Broadway Station, Seattle, June 13, 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.58
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Jackson Station, Seattle, June 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Jackson Station, Seattle, June 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.60
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Wallingford Station, Seattle, June 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Wallingford Station, Seattle, June 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.62
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of North Garage, Seattle, June 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of North Garage, Seattle, June 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.63
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Terminal Parcel Post Carriers, Seattle, June 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Terminal Parcel Post Carriers, Seattle, June 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.66
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Magnolia Station, Seattle, June 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Magnolia Station, Seattle, June 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.67
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of Main Office Carriers, Seattle, June 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of Main Office Carriers, Seattle, June 1956

The first United States Post Office in Seattle--and the first in King County--opened in 1853 in pioneer Arthur Armstrong Denny's (1822-1899) log cabin home on Front Street (now First Avenue) and Marion Street, with Denny named the first postmaster. Previously, all mail for Seattle and Alki was delivered once a week by canoe from Olympia. The Seattle Post Office lacked…
ID Number:1972.5319.69
Date:1956
Image of Float in China Day parade, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
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Float in China Day parade, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

The China Day celebration took place on September 13, 1909, funded by Seattle's Chinese American community. A parade with a Chinese dragon was a highlight of the festivities. This photo highlights a float in the parade. Embossed on mount: Harwood.Caption information source: "Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle celebrates China Day and Montesano Day on September 13, 1909," by Phil Dougherty, HistoryLink.org…
ID Number:1974.5868.107
Date:1909
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