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University Christian Church, Seattle, circa 1929
The University Christian Church/Disciples of Christ was established in 1889 and had its first chapel in Latona. In 1913, the church relocated to 15th Avenue NE and NE 50th Streets, where it remains today. The first building completed at this site is shown on the far right of the photo. The main sanctuary with its impressive tower was completed in…
ID Number:1983.10.3649
Date:Circa 1929
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Fire station on Beacon Hill, Seattle, circa 1928
Fire Station No. 13 was constructed at 1536 14th Avenue South in 1904. In 1928, the company moved to a new single-story masonry station at 3601 Beacon Avenue South, as shown here. Handwritten on sleeve: Fire Dept New Beacon Hill Station.Photographer's Reference Number: 130913
ID Number:1983.10.3651
Date:Circa 1928
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Pilgrim Congregational Church, Seattle, April 3, 1929
Still in existence today, the Pilgrim Congregational Church was listed at this location of Broadway and East Republican St. beginning in 1901. In 2003, the church combined with another church to become All Pilgrims Christian Church. Handwritten on sleeve: Pilgrim Cong. Church 4/3/29.Photographer's Reference Number: 131109
ID Number:1983.10.3664.1
Date:1929
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Inside the Northwest Steel Rolling Mills, November 7, 1927
Northwest Steel Rolling Mills was one of several steel companies in Seattle in the late 1920s. In their Ballard mill, they melted scrap metal and made it into steel bars and cylinders for use by other industries. This 1927 photo shows workmen in the factory moving a large bucket of molten metal. Description in handwritten inventory: Auto Tour Steel Plants…
ID Number:1983.10.3841.6
Date:1927
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Family planting a tree, circa 1927
Logging removed the trees from Seattle's many hills. As the city grew, neighborhoods were built on the bare, logged-over land. Some developers added trees along the streets of their new neighborhoods. Families and individuals also planted trees, shrubs, and flowers.In this photo, taken around 1927, a Seattle family plants a tree near the street in front of their house. Description…
ID Number:1983.10.3844.1
Date:Circa 1927
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Republic Building, Seattle, circa 1927
The Republic Building was constructed in downtown Seattle in 1927 on Madison Street near 5th Avenue. Signs in image: Kress. Peoples Bank Bldg. Zukor's Dress Shop. The Fashion Bootery. Zinke's Shoe Re-Newing. Liggett's Drug Store. Winter Garden - 8:15 Double Bill with Chas Chaplin - 25 cents. Stage Attractions. Melrose Hotel.Handwritten on sleeve: Republic Bldg.Photographer's Reference Number: 128363Caption information source:…
ID Number:1983.10.3876
Date:Circa 1927
Volunteer Park conservatory interior, Seattle, circa 1928
The Volunteer Park Conservatory was completed in 1912 and opened in 1913, part of the Olmsted Brothers design for the park in Capitol Hill. Handwritten on sleeve: Vol. Park Green House Int.Photographer's Reference Number: 128650Caption information source: "Volunteer Park Conservatory nears completion on September 22, 1912," by Colleen E. O'Connor, HistoryLink.org Essay 10618
ID Number:1983.10.3935.3
Date:Circa 1928
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Beach at Golden Gardens, circa 1929
During hot weather, Seattle residents went to nearby swimming beaches. They could travel north by automobile or streetcar to Golden Gardens, on Shilshole Bay. The city purchased the popular beach in 1923, and the park opened several years later. This photo of Golden Gardens beach was taken about 1929, the year the bathhouse was built. Swimmers changed their clothes in…
ID Number:1983.10.4015.1
Date:Circa 1929
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Golden Gardens beach, Seattle, circa 1928
During hot weather, Seattle residents went to nearby swimming beaches. They could travel north by automobile or streetcar to Golden Gardens, on Shilshole Bay. The city purchased the popular beach in 1923, and the park opened several years later. Handwritten on sleeve: Golden Gardens Beach Scenes.Photographer's Reference Number: 129386
ID Number:1983.10.4015.2
Date:Circa 1928
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West Woodland School, 1928
Seattle's population grew quickly after 1900. When the West Woodland School opened in 1910 on Fifth Avenue NW, it was already overcrowded. Wings were added to the Building in 1913 and 1925. The school continued to serve the Phinney Ridge area until the late 1980s, when it was replaced by a new building. This photo, taken in 1928, shows the…
ID Number:1983.10.4032
Date:1928