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Image of Portraits of Minor Hospital superintendents in
Scrapbook

Portraits of Minor Hospital superintendents in "Memoirs of Minor Hospital Alumnae" scrapbook, circa 1950

Minor Private Hospital was founded in January 1906, and a two-story, brick hospital building constructed at 1420 Spring Street in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. In September 1906, a school for nurses was established at Minor Hospital, with a three-year course of training. Minor Private Hospital closed in 1928, and the last nursing school class graduated in 1930. The nurses later…
ID Number:1954.683.7
Date:Circa 1950
Image of Postmaster and employees in front of Federal Building, Seattle September 19, 1935
Photograph

Postmaster and employees in front of Federal Building, Seattle September 19, 1935

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:1972.5319.50
Date:1935
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of West Seattle Station, June 5, 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of West Seattle Station, June 5, 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:1972.5319.53
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of White Center Station, Seattle, June 6, 1956
Photograph

U.S. Post office employees in front of White Center Station, Seattle, June 6, 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:1972.5319.54
Date:1956
Image of U.S. Post office employees in front of University Station, Seattle, June 11, 1956
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U.S. Post office employees in front of University Station, Seattle, June 11, 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:1972.5319.57
Date:1956
Image of Postmaster George Morry and post office supervisors, Seattle, October 30, 1956
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Postmaster George Morry and post office supervisors, Seattle, October 30, 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:1972.5319.72
Date:1956
Image of Seattle General Hospital business card, circa 1900
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Seattle General Hospital business card, circa 1900

Established in 1895, Seattle General Hospital was located at 909 Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle from 1900-1971, and merged in 1978 with two other local hospitals to become the Swedish Medical Center. This card advertises "A Modern Non-Sectarian Hospital" with "trained nurses, modern appliances, every convenience," along with names of board members and staff. Named individuals: Robert S. Greene, President;…
ID Number:1981.7206.5.1
Date:Circa 1900
Image of Yacht Comrade, Seattle, August 5, 1935
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Yacht Comrade, Seattle, August 5, 1935

Built in Lake Union by Franck & McCrary in 1930, the gas powered yacht Comrade was first owned by H.W. Davis, Jr. Handwritten on sleeve: Yacht Comrade 8/5/35.Photographer's Reference Number: 143993Caption information source: "Comrade," Classic Yacht Register, https://classicyachtinfo.org/yachts/comrade
ID Number:1983.10.4731.3
Date:1935
Image of View of Seattle, circa 1888
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View of Seattle, circa 1888

Between about 1888 and 1893, Seattle grocer Charles Louch sold groceries, seeds, cigars, and other goods from his store on Front Street (now First Avenue). At some point, he advertised his store, and his 1888 brand of hams and bacon, using give-away photographs of downtown Seattle with his roof sign prominently displayed in the foreground.This photo, taken by Walter Davis…
ID Number:1983.10.6083
Date:Circa 1888
Image of Hinckley Block, Seattle, circa 1911
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Hinckley Block, Seattle, circa 1911

The Hinckley Building, shown here, was located at 713 Second Avenue near Pioneer Square. The building opened in 1890 and was demolished 34 years later. Signs in image: Sherman, Clay & Co. Join the Richmond Club - $400.00 Pianos at $290.00 - Club Terms $10.00 Cash, $6.00 a Month. John Davis & Co. - Real Estate - Mortgages for Sale…
ID Number:1983.10.6786
Date:Circa 1911
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