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Image of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity members outside their house, University of Washington, Seattle, 1915
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Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity members outside their house, University of Washington, Seattle, 1915

Several fraternities built substantial, ambitious houses in the newly established tract north of the University called Greek Row. The Delta Kappa Epsilon house was constructed in 1914 at 5224 19th Avenue NE. Handwritten on sleeve: U. of W. D.K.E. Groups.Webster & Stevens number: 19829
ID Number:1983.10.9273.1
Date:1915
Image of Odd Fellows Temple, Seattle, circa 1912
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Odd Fellows Temple, Seattle, circa 1912

The Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows Temple stood at 915 East Pine Street. The building dates from 1908 and was designed by architect Carl Alfred Breitung. At this time, it also housed a dancing academy and a funeral parlor. Signs in image: Odd Fellows Temple. Faurot Academy of Dancing. Margaret Olson School - Expression and Dramatic Art. Collins Bros Funeral…
ID Number:1983.10.9347
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Rainier Club, Seattle, circa 1914
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Rainier Club, Seattle, circa 1914

Designed by architect Kirtland K. Cutter, the Rainier Club stands on Fourth Avenue between Columbia and Marion Streets. Handwritten on sleeve: Rainier Club Ext.Webster & Stevens number: 35691
ID Number:1983.10.9687
Date:Circa 1914
Image of Founders Day, 1914
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Founders Day, 1914

Handwritten on sleeve: Founders Day, 1914.Webster & Stevens number: 42280
ID Number:1983.10.9904.2
Date:1914
Image of Masonic Temple, Seattle, circa 1916
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Masonic Temple, Seattle, circa 1916

This Masonic Temple building stands at the corner of Harvard Avenue and East Pine Street in Capitol Hill. It later became the Egyptian Theater. Handwritten on sleeve: Masonic Temple.Webster & Stevens number: 51710
ID Number:1983.10.10333
Date:Circa 1916
Image of Arctic Building, Seattle, circa 1917
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Arctic Building, Seattle, circa 1917

The Arctic Club, formed by Seattle residents who had struck it rich in the Klondike, commissioned architect A. Warren Gould to design this building to serve as their headquarters. Architectural features included Alaskan marble in the hallways and walrus heads around the third floor. It was one of the earliest buildings to use terra cotta panels over a steel reinforced…
ID Number:1983.10.10417
Date:Circa 1917
Image of Sack race at Rotary Club picnic, Seattle, 1917
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Sack race at Rotary Club picnic, Seattle, 1917

Handwritten on sleeve: Rotary Club Picnic - Games.Webster & Stevens number: 18168
ID Number:1983.10.10498.2
Date:1917
Image of Elks Club Band, Seattle, 1917
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Elks Club Band, Seattle, 1917

Banner reads: Instituted June 10th 1888 - Seattle Lodge No. 92 - B.P.O.E.Signs in image: Queen City Transfer Co. - Storage. O.K. Harness Shop. Pacific Furniture Co. - Sale - Closing Out Used Furniture - Linoleum. Hotel Kasota. The Bell Tailors - Dye Works - The Cleaners & Tailors - Suits Sponged & Pressed 50 cents - Cleaning & Repairing…
ID Number:1983.10.10523
Date:1917
Image of Earlington Golf and Country Club, Renton, circa 1918
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Earlington Golf and Country Club, Renton, circa 1918

According to an article in the "Renton News Record" of August 16, 1951, the Earlington Club House dated back to the 1880s and was used as a golf club until the 1920s when a new building was constructed. Thereafter it was used as a boarding house and apartments. Throughout the years, the local community held dances, card parties, and strawberry…
ID Number:1983.10.10537
Date:Circa 1918
Image of Knights Templar parading on Second Avenue, Seattle, July 1925
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Knights Templar parading on Second Avenue, Seattle, July 1925

The Knights Templar, a Masonic order modeled after Medieval Christian Crusaders, held their 36th triennial conclave in Seattle on July 28-30, 1925. More than 10,000 participants from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana flooded into Seattle. The city was decorated with over 150 illuminated Christian crosses, the order's symbol, including a 40-foot lighted cross placed on top of the Olympic Hotel,…
ID Number:1983.10.12017
Date:1925
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