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Image of Bull at Willowmoor Farm, Redmond, circa 1910
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Bull at Willowmoor Farm, Redmond, circa 1910

In 1904, Seattle banker James W. Clise bought land along the Sammamish Slough, near Redmond, Washington, and began to build a hunting lodge and summer retreat. During the next three years, the family greatly expanded the original building which they called Willowmoor. They moved there permanently in 1907. Over the years, Clise expanded the property and developed a model farm…
ID Number:1980.7158.2.5
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Champion cow at Willowmoor Farm, Redmond, circa 1910
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Champion cow at Willowmoor Farm, Redmond, circa 1910

In 1904, Seattle banker James W. Clise bought land along the Sammamish Slough, near Redmond, Washington, and began to build a hunting lodge and summer retreat. During the next three years, the family greatly expanded the original building which they called Willowmoor. They moved there permanently in 1907. Over the years, Clise expanded the property and developed a model farm…
ID Number:1980.7158.2.6
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Horse on Willowmoor Farm, Redmond, circa 1910
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Horse on Willowmoor Farm, Redmond, circa 1910

In 1904, Seattle banker James W. Clise bought land along the Sammamish Slough, near Redmond, Washington, and began to build a hunting lodge and summer retreat. During the next three years, the family greatly expanded the original building which they called Willowmoor. They moved there permanently in 1907. Over the years, Clise expanded the property and developed a model farm…
ID Number:1980.7158.2.7
Date:Circa 1910
Image of President Taft with James Clise at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909
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President Taft with James Clise at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909

United States President William H. Taft visited Seattle in 1909 and spoke at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. While in Seattle, he also played golf and made many other public appearances. Taft is shown here with Seattle Developer James W. Clise (1855-1939). Handwritten on mount: Carlyle, Taft, Clise. Live Stock AYPE 09. A.Y.P. Expo.
ID Number:1980.7158.2.9
Date:1909
Image of James Clise Jr. looking out window, Redmond, circa 1901
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James Clise Jr. looking out window, Redmond, circa 1901

This photo of James Clise Jr., son of Seattle real estate developer and banker James W. Clise (1855-1939), was taken around 1901. Caption on label: Artist - Gail Clements, Battle Creek, Mich.Handwritten on mount: James at Window.
ID Number:1980.7158.2.12
Date:Circa 1901
Image of Charles and James Clise with puppies, Redmond, circa 1905
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Charles and James Clise with puppies, Redmond, circa 1905

This photo of Charles and James Clise Jr., sons of Seattle real estate developer and banker James W. Clise (1855-1939), shows the boys playing with puppies. Caption on label: Artist - Gail Clements, Battle Creek, Mich.Handwritten on mount: James & Charles.
ID Number:1980.7158.2.13
Date:Circa 1905
Image of James Clise Jr. with unidentified girl, Redmond, circa 1903
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James Clise Jr. with unidentified girl, Redmond, circa 1903

This photo of James Clise Jr., son of Seattle real estate developer and banker James W. Clise (1855-1939), was taken with an unidentified girl. Caption on label: Artist - Gail Clements, Battle Creek, Mich.Handwritten on mount: James Clise & [Chapice?]. Son. Mrs. Phil Smith.
ID Number:1980.7158.2.14
Date:Circa 1903
Image of James Clise Jr., Redmond, circa 1903
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James Clise Jr., Redmond, circa 1903

This photo of James Clise Jr., son of Seattle real estate developer and banker James W. Clise (1855-1939), was taken around 1903. Caption on label: Artist - Gail Clements, Battle Creek, Mich.Handwritten on mount: James.
ID Number:1980.7158.2.15
Date:Circa 1903
Image of Rainier Beach trolley on 4th Avenue in deep snow, Seattle,  February 2, 1916
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Rainier Beach trolley on 4th Avenue in deep snow, Seattle, February 2, 1916

The Big Snow of 1916 came after an exceptionally cold January during which about 2 feet of snow had already accumulated. In early February a storm hit which added an additional 21.5 inches of snow in one 24-hour period. The new and heavy snow added ice, trapping trolleys and cars, freezing railroads, halting classroom education and businesses, and collapsing roofs…
ID Number:1980.7166.1.71.2
Date:1916
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Program for "The Birth of a Nation " at Clemmer Theatre, 1915

James Q. Clemmer opened the 1,200 seat Clemmer Theater at 1414 Third Avenue on April 12, 1912, one of the first theaters in the country made primarily to show motion pictures. Clemmer had established his first movie house - the Dream Theater that included a pipe organ - in an unused storefront in Pioneer Square in 1908. Clemmer went on…
ID Number:1981.7191.5
Date:1915
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