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Image of Two couples on gliders at Madrona Park, Seattle, circa 1895
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Two couples on gliders at Madrona Park, Seattle, circa 1895

The first three parks along the west shore of Seattle's Lake Washington--Madison, Leschi and Madrona--originated in the early 1890s as marketable retreats by street railway companies, who also owned nearby lots they sold to the huge influx of people to the city after the Great Fire of 1889. The parks featured attractions like dance halls, promenades, canoes for hire, nature…
ID Number:Lib1991.5.70
Date:Circa 1895
Image of Children on log, Woodland Park, Seattle, circa 1904
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Children on log, Woodland Park, Seattle, circa 1904

Woodland Park, acquired by the City of Seattle in 1899, had many miles of trees and unpaved roads and paths. In this photo, a group of young people pose on a log that has fallen across the roadway. Woodland Park was a favorite setting for family photographs in the early twentieth century. The brothers Clarence and Otto Langstaff were prolific…
ID Number:Lib1993.8.28
Date:Circa 1904
Image of Three people near trail at Woodland Park, Seattle, circa 1910
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Three people near trail at Woodland Park, Seattle, circa 1910

Woodland Park, acquired by the City of Seattle in 1899, had many miles of trees and unpaved roads and paths. In this photo, three adults pose off the trail next to a large tree. Woodland Park was a favorite setting for family photographs in the early twentieth century. The brothers Clarence R. and Otto Langstaff were prolific amateur photographers in…
ID Number:Lib1993.8.29
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Bridge above railroad tracks in Woodland Park, Seattle, September 1, 1904
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Bridge above railroad tracks in Woodland Park, Seattle, September 1, 1904

Woodland Park, acquired by the City of Seattle in 1899, had many miles of trees and unpaved roads and paths. In this photo taken September 1, 1904, a bridge crosses over railroad tracks in Woodland Park. The brothers Clarence R. and Otto Langstaff were prolific amateur photographers in Seattle. Clarence (1880-1941) worked as a carpenter and also spent time at…
ID Number:Lib1993.8.30
Date:1904
Image of View of Mount Rainier, circa 1915
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View of Mount Rainier, circa 1915

Clarence and Otto Langstaff took a series of photographs at Mount Rainier in the 1910s, packing in the heavy camera equipment and glass negatives of the day. Their wilderness images include carefully composed panoramas and summit views of the mountain, along with scenery such as lakes, rivers, ranges and historic park buildings at Paradise Visitor Center. Their detailed historic views…
ID Number:Lib1993.19.38
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Puget Sound at sunset, Seattle, 1967
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Puget Sound at sunset, Seattle, 1967

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often took scenic photos of Puget Sound views, including this view of Shilshole Bay at…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.42
Date:1967
Image of Forest fire in the Cascade Mountains, 1984
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Forest fire in the Cascade Mountains, 1984

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea captured the flames and smoke of a forest fire in the Cascade Mountains in this…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.51
Date:1984
Image of Rainbow in mist at Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1985
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Rainbow in mist at Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1985

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.In 1985, Scaylea set up his camera on the rocks below the falls and captured a…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.54
Date:1985
Image of Sunrise over Lake Washington, Seattle, 1971
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Sunrise over Lake Washington, Seattle, 1971

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea enjoyed taking photos of the area's bodies of water, including this picture of the sunrise…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.56
Date:1971
Image of Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1960
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Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1960

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often photographed Snoqualmie Falls, including this picture from 1960. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten on…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.58
Date:1960
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