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Image of A. Scott Bullitt residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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A. Scott Bullitt residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

A. Scott Bullitt was a member of a prominent Kentucky family, a Princeton graduate and a lawyer who transplanted to Seattle. In 1918 he married Dorothy Stimson, a young woman from a wealthy Seattle family. He was passionate about politics and, unlike his in-laws the Stimsons, he was a Democrat. He organized the Democratic party in Washington state and ran…
ID Number:1983.10.4349.2
Date:1931
Image of Mrs. A.S. Downey residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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Mrs. A.S. Downey residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.The home of Mrs. A.S. Downey is featured in this photo. Handwritten on sleeve: Mrs. A.S. Downey Highlands Res. 5/11/31.Photographer's Reference…
ID Number:1983.10.4350.1
Date:1931
Image of Kate McGraw Baxter residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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Kate McGraw Baxter residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.This photo shows the home of Kate McGraw Baxter with Puget Sound in the background. Handwritten on sleeve: Mrs. Kate McGraw…
ID Number:1983.10.4353
Date:1931
Image of Walter Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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Walter Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.This photo features the grounds of Walter Douglass's home in The Highlands. Handwritten on sleeve: Walter Douglass Highlands Grounds 5/11/31.Photographer's Reference…
ID Number:1983.10.4354
Date:1931
Image of Timothy Jerome residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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Timothy Jerome residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.The gate and home of Timothy Jerome is featured in this photo. Handwritten on sleeve: Timothy Jerome Highlands Res. 5/11/31.Photographer's Reference…
ID Number:1983.10.4357.1
Date:1931
Image of Woman in kitchen at the Seattle Gas Company's model kitchen, April 29, 1932
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Woman in kitchen at the Seattle Gas Company's model kitchen, April 29, 1932

In the 1930s, the Seattle Gas Company's headquarters was at the Gasco Building at 1507-11 Fourth Avenue in Seattle. The first floor included a model kitchen with gas appliances, as shown in this photograph. Handwritten on sleeve: Seattle Gas Co Ext & Int, 4-29-32.Photographer's Reference Number: 138577Caption information source: "Program Doubles Area of Gasco Headquarters," Seattle Daily Times, April 29,…
ID Number:1983.10.4393.1
Date:1932
Image of Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) at her house, circa 1893
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Kikisoblu (Princess Angeline) at her house, circa 1893

Kikisoblu was the eldest daughter of Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle). By the time this photo was taken, probably in the 1890s, her Suquamish and Duwamish people had been exiled to the Port Madison Reservation. White settlers renamed her Princess or Queen Angeline and built her a new home. Her house was located on Western Avenue near what is now Pike…
ID Number:1983.10.6086
Date:Circa 1893
Image of John J. McGilvra's farm, circa 1870
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John J. McGilvra's farm, circa 1870

President Lincoln appointed John J. McGilvra United States Attorney for Washington Territory. In 1864, McGilvra and his family settled near Lake Washington, in today's Madison Park district. They called their home Laurel Shade. At his own expense, McGilvra built a road from the farm to Seattle, along the route which became Madison Street.This stereographic photo shows John McGilvra's property, Laurel…
ID Number:1983.10.6122
Date:Circa 1870
Image of Mayor Ole Hanson with family and car, circa 1920
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Mayor Ole Hanson with family and car, circa 1920

At first, cars were a luxury that only the rich could afford. After 1908, with the introduction of the Model T, cars were mass-produced and much less expensive. In 1915, nearly 7,000 car licenses were issued in Seattle. By 1920, that number had risen to over 44,000. Seattle's population was roughly 403,000 at the time.In this photo, taken around 1920,…
ID Number:1983.10.7132
Date:Circa 1920
Image of Learning how to dust and sweep, circa 1918
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Learning how to dust and sweep, circa 1918

The University of Washington's home economics program taught women the latest scientific methods for running an efficient home. This photo, taken about 1918, shows three students learning proper ways to dust and clean. Webster & Stevens number: 62757
ID Number:1983.10.7222
Date:Circa 1918
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