472 results for: Celebrations
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International Festival Queen Jo Anne Squires and her princesses, July 6, 1951
In July 1951, Jo Anne Squires was chosen Queen of Seattle's Black community for the International Festival, a part of Seafair, to be held August 9-11. There, she would represent Chinatown - International District as a Seattle Seafair Princess, along with "royalty" from the Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese communities.This photos shows Jo Anne Squires, left, with her "princesses," left to…
ID Number:2000.107.131.21.20
Date:1951
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Port queens at Port of Embarkation anniversary celebration, July 28, 1955
The Seattle Port of Embarkation marked its 13th anniversary by having an outdoor party with about 600 guests at the Port's headquarters near Pier 37. It was also the 13th anniversary of the Transportation Corps in Seattle, and Mayor Allan Pomeroy proclaimed the day as "Transportation Corps Day." Thirty-two Seafair queen candidates were introduced to the guests, and one, Helen…
ID Number:2000.107.164.29.01
Date:1955
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Laila Peterson with mandolin at Syttende Mai, Seattle, May 17, 1988
Norwegian Constitution Day, or Syttende Mai, is the national day of Norway and is an official public holiday observed on May 17 each year. The holiday has been celebrated in Ballard, Seattle's traditionally predominantly Scandinavian neighborhood, since the late nineteenth century with a parade that nowadays regularly draws thousands of spectators.In this image Laila Peterson, wearing a traditional Norwegian costume,…
ID Number:2000.107.165.08.01
Date:1988
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Three men working the salmon grill at Ballard Seafood Fest, September 17, 1977
The Ballard Seafood Festival has been a cherished neighborhood event since 1974 when it began as a way to celebrate the fishing industry and Nordic roots of Ballard. It has since grown to a two-day festival that includes not only seafood, but music, crafts, artisanal wares, beer, and dancing.In this image Bob Dolstad, left, head chef Jim Steiner, and Charles…
ID Number:2000.107.165.08.02
Date:1977
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King Olav V unveiling plaque at Bergen Place, Seattle, October 19, 1975
Bergen Place in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is a park honoring Bergen, Norway, one of Seattle's International Sister Cities. The park is located on the triangular site between Leary Avenue, 22nd Avenue NW, and Market Street. In this image Eilert Eilertsen (1918-2014), left, Lord Mayor of Bergen, an unidentified man, and Wesley C. Uhlman (1935-), Mayor of Seattle, look on as…
ID Number:2000.107.165.09.01
Date:1975
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Seattle Banjo Band, June 21, 1976
As part of King County's 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, the Seattle Banjo Band gave six free summer performances at King County parks. These were sponsored by the King County Parks Division and the King County Arts Commission. Here, the Seattle Banjo Band poses for its publicity shot on a Seattle beach. The band's 1976 performances included sing-a-longs, Charleston dancers, and a…
ID Number:2000.107.165.10.01
Date:1976
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Child at Syttende Mai Celebration, Seattle, May 17, 1988
Many Norwegians settled in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, and the community has celebrated Norway's Constitution Day (May 17th, or Syttende Mai), since 1889. Thousands line Market Street for the annual parade.Here, in 1988, two-year old Siri Molvik shows off her traditional dress during the celebration. Caption information source: http://www.17thofmay.orgCaption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to…
ID Number:2000.107.165.10.04
Date:1988
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Schmidt sisters at the Syttende Mai festivities, Seattle, May 17, 1981
Many Norwegians settled in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, and the community has celebrated Norway's Constitution Day (May 17th, or Syttende Mai), since 1889. Thousands line Market Street for the annual parade.Here, six-year-old Karashawn Schmidt and her sister, four-year-old Shannon Schmidt, celebrate Syttende Mai in 1981. Caption information source: http://www.17thofmay.orgCaption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to…
ID Number:2000.107.165.10.05
Date:1981
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Dignitaries entering Nichiren Buddhist Church, Seattle, June 19, 1965
The Seattle Nichiren Buddhist Church was formed in 1914 in the Nichiren Shu lineage of Buddhism by a devout group of immigrants from Japan. Since 1929 the church has been located in Seattle's Chinatown - International District neighborhood, at 1042 South Weller Street.In this image dignitaries participate in events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the church. At left is a…
ID Number:2000.107.168.36.02
Date:1965
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Children posing at Nichiren Buddhist Church, Seattle, June 19, 1965
The Seattle Nichiren Buddhist Church was formed in 1914 by a devout group of immigrants from Japan. Since 1929 the church has been located in Seattle's Chinatown - International District neighborhood, at 1042 South Weller Street.In this image, Mrs. Sumio Taki attempts to get her daughter Lori to face forward for a group picture during celebrations for the church's 50th…
ID Number:2000.107.168.36.03
Date:1965