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Image of Joshua Green Building, Seattle, circa 1918
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Joshua Green Building, Seattle, circa 1918

The Joshua Green Building, located at Fourth and Pike in downtown Seattle was built in 1913 and designed by architect John Graham, Sr. It was named after Joshua Green, a leader in Seattle's shipping and banking industries. Handwritten on sleeve: Green Bldg.Webster & Stevens number: 66713
ID Number:1983.10.1295
Date:Circa 1918
Image of View of Yesler Way from Railroad Ave., Seattle, circa 1915
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View of Yesler Way from Railroad Ave., Seattle, circa 1915

This image of Yesler Way was taken facing east, looking towards the Smith Tower at Second Avenue and Yesler Way. The tracks in the foreground are part of what was Railroad Avenue (now Alaskan Way), which ran along Seattle's waterfront. The brick building in the center of the frame holds several businesses, the Bedford Hotel, listed at 73 1/2 Yesler…
ID Number:1983.10.1413.2
Date:Circa 1915
Image of The intersection of Fourth and Westlake Avenues, circa 1919
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The intersection of Fourth and Westlake Avenues, circa 1919

The intersection of Westlake and Fourth Avenues continued to develop as Seattle's business district expanded to the north. If you compare this photo, taken about 1919, with one taken at the same location about ten years earlier, it is easy to see how much car traffic in Seattle had increased. In this later photo, Fourth Avenue, to the left, has…
ID Number:1983.10.1530
Date:Circa 1919
Image of Pike Place Market with trucks and cars, 1920
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Pike Place Market with trucks and cars, 1920

In the early days of the Pike Place Market, all produce was brought to market by horse and wagon. Farmers had to get up well before dawn to make sure they got a good place to sell. By 1920, motorized trucks and cars had replaced most of the old delivery wagons. This meant a shorter and easier trip for both…
ID Number:1983.10.1659.3
Date:1920
Image of Pike Place Market, Seattle, circa 1919
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Pike Place Market, Seattle, circa 1919

This view looking north on Pike Place along the Corner Market building shows bustling activity and traffic. The old Armory building that was demolished in the 1960s can be seen in the distance on the west side of the street. Handwritten on sleeve: Public MarketWebster & Stevens number: 75356
ID Number:1983.10.1659.6
Date:Circa 1919
Image of Independence Day parade, Seattle, circa 1921
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Independence Day parade, Seattle, circa 1921

This photo of a Fourth of July parade around 1921 shows the parade going through Pioneer Square, as the Pergola can be seen on the left. Handwritten on sleeve: Fourth of July Parade.Webster & Stevens number: 86174
ID Number:1983.10.2155.8
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Sorrento Hotel garden, Seattle, circa 1921
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Sorrento Hotel garden, Seattle, circa 1921

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "a hotel in the heart of things," opened on First Hill in 1908. It had Seattle's first rooftop restaurant, a roof garden, and scenic views of the city, the bay, and the…
ID Number:1983.10.2171.2
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Sorrento Hotel entrance, Seattle, circa 1921
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Sorrento Hotel entrance, Seattle, circa 1921

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "a hotel in the heart of things," opened on First Hill in 1908. It had Seattle's first rooftop restaurant, a roof garden, and scenic views of the city, the bay, and the…
ID Number:1983.10.2171.3
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Sorrento Hotel tea room, Seattle, circa 1921
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Sorrento Hotel tea room, Seattle, circa 1921

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "A hotel in the heart of things," opened on First Hill in 1908. It had Seattle's first rooftop restaurant, a roof garden, and scenic views of the city, the bay, and the…
ID Number:1983.10.2171.4
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Sorrento Hotel dining room, Seattle, circa 1921
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Sorrento Hotel dining room, Seattle, circa 1921

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "a hotel in the heart of things," opened on First Hill in 1908. It had Seattle's first rooftop restaurant, a roof garden, and scenic views of the city, the bay, and the…
ID Number:1983.10.2195.3
Date:Circa 1921
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