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University Way, looking north from 45th Street, circa 1927
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 shows The Ave, with its streetcar tracks, in about 1927. The tiled building on the left corner is now a jewelry store. The…
ID Number:1983.10.791
Date:Circa 1927
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Port of Seattle grain terminal, Seattle, circa 1927
For many years, Seattle has been a major port for the shipment of grain from eastern Washington and other grain-growing states to the east coast and Pacific ports. In 1915, the Port of Seattle built a large grain elevator and storage facility at its Hanford Street Terminal, in the industrial area south of downtown Seattle. The facility was expanded several…
ID Number:1983.10.812
Date:Circa 1927
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University of Washington J.G.V. dancers, Seattle, April 4, 1929
For a number of years, women in the junior class at the University of Washington presented the "Junior Girls' Vodvil." In April 1929, the J.G.V. presented a revue, with jazz orchestra numbers, singing, magic acts, comedy, tumbling, and classical and tap dance performances. This photo shows three dancers from the 1929 J.G.V. Handwritten on sleeve: U. of W. T.G.V. [sic]…
ID Number:1983.10.857.2
Date:1929
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Railway employee with Wee Coyle, probably in Seattle, circa 1930
Legendary local athlete William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (1888-1977) was raised in Seattle, attending Seattle High School (later Broadway High School) and the University of Washington. Wee served in both WWI and WWII, and was the first commander of the American Legion Post No. 1. He was elected Lieutenant Governor under Louis F. Hart, serving from 1921 to 1925. Wee managed…
ID Number:1983.10.880
Date:Circa 1930
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University of Washington Physics Hall, Seattle, November 7, 1931
The Physics Hall was built in 1928 and was renamed after UW regent Mary Gates in 1995. Handwritten on sleeve: Physics Hall U of W 11/7/31.Webster & Stevens number: 138154
ID Number:1983.10.895
Date:1931
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Children typing, Seattle, March 21, 1934
This photo shows unknown children typing in front of Royal typewriters at the University of Washington, according to the notation on the sleeve. Handwritten on sleeve: Royal Typewriter Kids of U of W, 3/21/34.Webster & Stevens number: 139810
ID Number:1983.10.901
Date:1934
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Pullman porters and women on the railroad platform, May 26, 1934
Black pullman porters were as much part of long-distance train travel as flight attendants are today on planes. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, to which these men belonged, was the first successful union controlled by African Americans. When it was founded in 1925, Black workers were barred from membership in many trade unions.In this photo, taken in Seattle in…
ID Number:1983.10.903
Date:1934
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Football field at the University of Washington, circa 1935
In the 1930s, the University of Washington's stadium occupied the same location as Husky Stadium does today. This photo, taken in about 1935, shows the stadium's grassy field and open bleachers. Due to the angle of the photo, the football scoreboard looks like it is perched on the far goalposts. Webster & Stevens number: 141045
ID Number:1983.10.905.2
Date:Circa 1935
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University of Washington beauty contest participants, Seattle, January 19, 1931
This group of young women entered into an unknown beauty contest at the University of Washington in January of 1931. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Girls Beauty Contest Group 1/19/31.Webster & Stevens number: 136273
ID Number:1983.10.906.2
Date:1931
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Olympic runner Ed Genung and Chevrolet automobile, February 18, 1932
Ed Genung, champion half-miler for the University of Washington, ran for the United States in the 1932 Olympics. In this photo, taken that year, he poses in starting position next to a Chevy roadster. This is probably one of Webster & Stevens advertising photos, promoting the fast acceleration of the Chevrolet. Webster & Stevens number: 138443
ID Number:1983.10.907.1
Date:1932