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Image of Fremont district, circa 1910
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Fremont district, circa 1910

At the start of the twentieth century, Seattle's Fremont area had lumber mills and a commercial district. Before the Lake Washington Ship Canal was built, Fremont's Canal Street ran along a small canal used for moving logs to nearby mills. Railroad tracks ran along the canal.This photo, taken around 1910, shows the building of a retaining wall along Canal Street…
ID Number:1983.10.9152
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Regrade dirt train, circa 1913
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Regrade dirt train, circa 1913

Earth was moved in a variety of ways during Seattle's regrading projects. In this photo, taken around 1913, an engine pulls cars full of dirt along a track. Some of these rail lines were movable and could be shifted to wherever they were needed. Webster & Stevens number: 20062
ID Number:1983.10.9298
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Oregon-Washington Station interior, Seattle, circa 1911
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Oregon-Washington Station interior, Seattle, circa 1911

In Seattle and other larger cities there were often several stations where different railroad lines stopped for passengers and freight. Several lines stopped at the Oregon-Washington Station. The building, now called Union Station, still stands at Fourth Avenue and Jackson Street. Handwritten on sleeve: Oregon Washington R.R. Depot Int.Webster & Stevens number: 20273
ID Number:1983.10.9331
Date:Circa 1911
Image of Oregon-Washington Station ladies' waiting room, Seattle, circa 1911
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Oregon-Washington Station ladies' waiting room, Seattle, circa 1911

Handwritten on sleeve: Oregon Washington R.R. Depot Int.Webster & Stevens number: 20275
ID Number:1983.10.9332
Date:Circa 1911
Image of Oregon-Washington Station interior, Seattle, circa 1911
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Oregon-Washington Station interior, Seattle, circa 1911

In Seattle and other larger cities there were often several stations where different railroad lines stopped for passengers and freight. Several lines stopped at the Oregon-Washington Station. The building, now called Union Station, still stands at Fourth Avenue and Jackson Street. Handwritten on sleeve: Oregon Washington R.R. Depot Int.Webster & Stevens number: 20279
ID Number:1983.10.9334
Date:Circa 1911
Image of Oregon-Washington Station, circa 1912
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Oregon-Washington Station, circa 1912

In Seattle and other larger cities there were often several stations where different railroad lines stopped for passengers and freight. Several lines stopped at the Oregon-Washington Station. The building, now called Union Station, still stands at Fourth Avenue and Jackson Street.In this photo, a streetcar passes freight wagons and automobiles as it turns near the Oregon-Washington Station. At the right,…
ID Number:1983.10.9451
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Locomotive pulling coal cars, circa 1913
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Locomotive pulling coal cars, circa 1913

Note from MOHAI records: Snoqualmie Coal & Coke Co.Handwritten on sleeve: Small Locomotive & Coal Cars.Photographer's Reference Number: 25380
ID Number:1983.10.9569
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Men sitting near track in forest, circa 1913
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Men sitting near track in forest, circa 1913

Handwritten on sleeve: Timber Scene.Webster & Stevens number: 25383
ID Number:1983.10.9571
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Northern Pacific train in snow, circa 1913
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Northern Pacific train in snow, circa 1913

Handwritten on sleeve: Northern Pacific Train in Snow. Webster & Stevens number: 25435
ID Number:1983.10.9572
Date:Circa 1913
Image of King Street Station, Seattle, circa 1913
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King Street Station, Seattle, circa 1913

Seattle's King Street Station was built between 1904 and 1906 for the Great Northern Railroad. The St. Paul, Minnesota architectural firm of Reed & Stem designed the station, patterning its tall clock tower after a famous bell tower in Venice, Italy. This mimicry of European architecture added touch of tradition and heritage to Seattle's growing downtown area.This photo shows the…
ID Number:1983.10.9600
Date:Circa 1913
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