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Image of Aerial of Fort Lawton from northwest, Seattle, circa 1940
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Aerial of Fort Lawton from northwest, Seattle, circa 1940

In 1897, the city of Seattle donated land on Magnolia Bluff to the US government to build a new Army post as part of a defense system for Puget Sound; this was designated as Fort Lawton in 1900. During most of its active service, the fort served as an embarkation station where troops gathered before being sent to duty in…
ID Number:2002.48.823
Date:Circa 1940
Image of Aerial view of Washington State Coliseum construction site showing original buildings, Seattle, 1960
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Aerial view of Washington State Coliseum construction site showing original buildings, Seattle, 1960

The Howard S. Wright Construction Company broke ground for the Washington State Coliseum (now Key Arena) on May 12, 1960. This aerial photograph depicts the surrounding city and fairgrounds, including the original Stadium, Ice Arena, and Armory buildings prior to renovation for the Century 21 Exposition. Stamped on verso with business stamp of Jesse Ebert Photographers, 3225 California Avenue Southwest,…
ID Number:2004.48.2.7
Date:1960
Image of Aerial view of Washington State Coliseum construction site, Seattle, 1960
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Aerial view of Washington State Coliseum construction site, Seattle, 1960

The Howard S. Wright Construction Company broke ground for the Washington State Coliseum (now Key Arena) on May 12, 1960. This aerial photograph, probably taken during the summer of 1960, shows a view of the concrete pour wooden framework, and the first V-shaped concrete pillars erected. Stamped on verso with business stamp of Jesse Ebert Photographers, 3225 California Avenue Southwest,…
ID Number:2004.48.4.11
Date:1960
Image of Century 21 Exposition fairgrounds, with view of Washington State Coliseum construction site, Seattle, 1961
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Century 21 Exposition fairgrounds, with view of Washington State Coliseum construction site, Seattle, 1961

This aerial view shows the Washington State Coliseum (now Key Arena) construction site and the surrounding fairgrounds and city, looking south, with the Smith Tower visible in the upper left corner. The image depicts the completed steel and concrete supporting structures and reinforcing girders in place shortly before completion of the roof.
ID Number:2004.48.8.4
Date:1961
Image of Aerial view of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, March 7, 1959
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Aerial view of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, March 7, 1959

On March 7, 1942, three months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the Port of Seattle undertook development of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at the urging of the federal government. A new airport was desperately needed to help relieve pressure on Seattle’s Boeing Field and Tacoma’s McChord Field, which were commandeered for warplane production and military use in World War II. Sea-Tac’s…
ID Number:2009.23.21
Date:1959
Image of Aerial view of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, May 8, 1959
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Aerial view of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, May 8, 1959

On March 7, 1942, three months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the Port of Seattle undertook development of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at the urging of the federal government. A new airport was desperately needed to help relieve pressure on Seattle’s Boeing Field and Tacoma’s McChord Field, which were commandeered for warplane production and military use in World War II. Sea-Tac’s…
ID Number:2009.23.23
Date:1959
Image of Aerial view of Aurora Bridge over Lake Union, Seattle, April 1960
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Aerial view of Aurora Bridge over Lake Union, Seattle, April 1960

The Aurora Bridge (officially the George Washington Memorial Bridge) is a cantilever and truss bridge that carries State Route 99 (Aurora Avenue North) over the west end of Seattle's Lake Union. Construction on the bridge piers began in 1929, and the bridge was opened to traffic on February 22, 1932, George Washington's 200th birthday. It was listed on the National…
ID Number:2009.23.31
Date:1960
Image of Aerial view of Freeway Bridge during Interstate 5 construction, Seattle, January 1961
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Aerial view of Freeway Bridge during Interstate 5 construction, Seattle, January 1961

Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, and Seattle's widest freeway. The section of I-5 connecting Kent to Seattle to Everett was built between 1960-1966, including "Freeway Bridge," shown in this aerial photograph taken in 1961. The direction of the photograph is looking south and slightly west over Lake Union towards…
ID Number:2009.23.57
Date:1961
Image of Aerial view of Interstate 5 construction at Denny Way, looking north, January 1961
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Aerial view of Interstate 5 construction at Denny Way, looking north, January 1961

Interstate 5 (I-5) is the main Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, and Seattle's and widest freeway. The section of I-5 connecting Kent to Seattle to Everett was built between 1960-1966, including the section shown in this aerial photograph taken in 1961. The direction of the photograph is looking north, Lake Union is on the left…
ID Number:2009.23.64
Date:1961
Image of Aerial view of Seattle waterfront, showing Polynesian Restaurant on Pier 51, October 13, 1961
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Aerial view of Seattle waterfront, showing Polynesian Restaurant on Pier 51, October 13, 1961

This aerial photograph of the Seattle waterfront features the Polynesian Restaurant, built at the end of Pier 51 (third from right in this photo). The restaurant was completed in June 1961, in time for the following year’s infusion of tourists for the Century 21 World’s Fair. The Polynesian was Seattle’s grandest example of Tiki décor, but was torn down in…
ID Number:2009.23.74
Date:1961
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