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West Seattle junction, Seattle, circa 1926
The crossing of two streetcar lines at California Avenue and Alaska Street created what is now commonly referred to as the Junction, as well as the heart of West Seattle. By 1911, the junction became a full-fledged business district. The building shown in this photo stood on the southeast corner of California and Alaska Streets. Built in 1925 by Lawrence…
ID Number:1983.10.3301.2
Date:Circa 1926
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St. Vincent De Paul secondhand store, Seattle, circa 1926
St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic volunteer organization that serves poor families and individuals. Its Salvage Bureau offered used items for sale with all proceeds benefiting its programs. The store shown in this photo was located at First and Battery St. in Belltown. Sign in window: St. Vincent De Paul Salvage Bureau - Used Articles for Sale.Handwritten on sleeve:…
ID Number:1983.10.3345
Date:Circa 1926
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Harvard Crest Apartments, Seattle, circa 1926
During the first quarter of the twentieth century, many mid-size apartments were constructed, especially on Capitol Hill. The Harvard Crest, located at 135 Harvard Avenue E, is typical of this era. Handwritten on sleeve: Harvard Crest Apts.Photographer's Reference Number: 120194
ID Number:1983.10.3350.2
Date:circa 1926
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Ruth Home for Girls, Seattle, circa 1926
The Ruth School for Girls moved to this site at 3404 NE 68th Street in 1921. The buildings were originally constructed to house the Parental Home for Girls run by the Seattle School District. The district continued to supply a teacher to the Ruth School, a Protestant institution. The girls at Ruth were wards of the Juvenile Court. This site…
ID Number:1983.10.3356
Date:Circa 1926
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Capitol Hill residential street, Seattle, circa 1926
This view looks east on East Roy Street at 12th Avenue East. These two residences represent the Classic Decorated Box style found on Capitol Hill. Handwritten on sleeve: [Rum...] Gay St Views.Photographer's Reference Number: 120233
ID Number:1983.10.3361.2
Date:Circa 1926
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Capitol Hill residential street, Seattle, circa 1926
This view looks north on 12th Avenue East at East Roy Street on Capitol Hill. Most of these homes are still in existence. Handwritten on sleeve: [Rum...] Gay St Views.Photographer's Reference Number: 120233
ID Number:1983.10.3361.3
Date:Circa 1926
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Pickwick Hotel, Seattle, circa 1926
This relatively small residential hotel was located at 1409 Boren Avenue on First Hill. Signs in image: Hotel Pickwick. Meals Served to Transients.Handwritten on sleeve: Pickwick Hotel.Photographer's Reference Number: 120238
ID Number:1983.10.3364.2
Date:Circa 1926
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Washington Manor Apartments, Seattle, circa 1926
During the first quarter of the twentieth century, several multi-floor apartments were constructed in Seattle neighborhoods. The Washington Manor Apartments, located at 1305 East 43rd, were conveniently located for University of Washington students and staff. The building was later called Malloy Manor. Handwritten on sleeve: Washington Manor Apts.Photographer's Reference Number: 120235
ID Number:1983.10.3364.4
Date:Circa 1926
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Friedlander Court Apartments, Seattle, circa 1926
The initiation of streetcar service from downtown Seattle to West Seattle in 1907 created a boom for the neighborhood. Apartment buildings such as Friedlander Court at 2246 Alki Avenue were located in the heart of West Seattle. The streetcar tracks are visible in the foreground of this picture. Handwritten on sleeve: Apt at Alki - Friedlander Court & Sons.Photographer's Reference…
ID Number:1983.10.3415
Date:Circa 1926
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Christmas decorations on University Way, Seattle, circa 1926
University Way, nicknamed "The Ave" is the business district closest to the University of Washington. University students, faculty, and staff can easily walk to the University Bookstore, restaurants, banks, and other businesses in the area. This photo, taken around 1926, shows the Ave decorated for Christmas. Signs in image: Enterprise Furniture Co. [Mar...tts]. Wallin [...]. Music Store. Store No. 11…
ID Number:1983.10.3434.2
Date:Circa 1926