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Image of View towards Franklin High School and Mount Baker area, circa 1912
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View towards Franklin High School and Mount Baker area, circa 1912

The development of Seattle's Mount Baker area began in 1909. This photo was taken in 1912, looking northeast across Rainier Avenue towards the new Franklin High School, in the curve of Mount Baker Boulevard. Malmo's Nursery can be seen between the school and Rainier Avenue. It sold trees and plants for landscaping. The logged-over land was soon filled with houses…
ID Number:1983.10.9504
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Puget Sound Power and Light powerhouse, possibly Electron, circa 1912
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Puget Sound Power and Light powerhouse, possibly Electron, circa 1912

Note from MOHAI records: Electron. Handwritten on sleeve: Powerhouse.Webster & Stevens number: 24340
ID Number:1983.10.9512.3
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Franklin High School, circa 1912
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Franklin High School, circa 1912

In 1912, Franklin High School moved to a large new building on Mt. Baker Boulevard. That year, the school had 769 students. The building had 42 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a library, an auditorium and a lunch room. It also had a complete model apartment for use by home economics classes.This photo, taken around 1912, shows the new Franklin High School…
ID Number:1983.10.9543
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Pilgrim Congregational Church, Seattle, circa 1912
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Pilgrim Congregational Church, Seattle, circa 1912

Pilgrim Congregational Church is located on the northeast corner of North Broadway and East Republican Streets in Capitol Hill. The church is now called All Pilgrims Christian Church. Handwritten on sleeve: Betheny [sic] Church.Webster & Stevens number: 24925
ID Number:1983.10.9544
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 Arcade Building, Seattle, circa 1913
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Arcade Building, Seattle, circa 1913

The Arcade Building on the west side of 2nd Avenue between Union and University Streets, was altered twice. The right half was demolished for a larger Rhodes Department Store, and the facade portion of the remaining half was sliced off to create a parking garage. Both of the altered parts were torn down in the 1980s. Signs in image: The…
ID Number:1983.10.9588
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Denny Building, early home of The Seattle Times, circa 1913
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Denny Building, early home of The Seattle Times, circa 1913

In 1902, The Seattle Daily Times moved to the Denny Building at the corner of Second Avenue and Union. People walking by on the street could read the posted news bulletins and watch the presses through the basement windows. During elections or baseball games, they could stop by to get the latest results.This photo, taken around 1913, shows the The…
ID Number:1983.10.9589
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1913
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Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1913

Seattle's economy boomed in the years following 1900. In 1911, local businessman George Frye completed the Frye Hotel to cater to businessmen and other visitors who sometimes stayed for extended periods of time. It was located on Yesler Way at Third Avenue South in the heart of the downtown area. Signs in image: Stewart & Holmes Drug [C...]. [...] Engraving…
ID Number:1983.10.9592
Date:Circa 1913
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