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Dixonian Apartments, Seattle, February 20, 1935
During the first third of the twentieth century, several multi-storied apartment complexes were constructed, especially on First Hill and Capitol Hill. This photo shows hte Dixonian Apartments on 17th Avenue just south of Union Street. Handwritten on sleeve: Dixonian Apts, 1133 17th Ave., 2-20-35.Photographer's Reference Number: 140522
ID Number:1983.10.4507
Date:1935
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Hamlin House Apartments, Seattle, February 20, 1935
During the first quarter of the century, many mid-level apartments were constructed in desirable residential neighborhoods. As indicated by its name, the Hamlin House Apartments were located at 222 Hamlin Street in the Eastlake neighborhood. Handwritten on sleeve: Hamlin House Apts for First Rental & Sales Corp. 2/20/35.Photographer's Reference Number: 140527
ID Number:1983.10.4513
Date:1935
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The Kennett apartments, Seattle, February 20, 1935
This four-plex residence is located at 705 North 46th Street. Built in 1930, it is typical of small-scale residential multi-family units constructed in Seattle's neighborhoods during the first half of the twentieth century. An advertisement for The Kennett in the Seattle Times says, "4-room modern, with every convenience." Handwritten on sleeve: Kenneth Apts for First Rental & Sales Corp., 2/20/35.Photographer's…
ID Number:1983.10.4514
Date:1935
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Northwest Mutual Building, Seattle, May 6, 1935
The United Shopping Tower at Third Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle was designed as a vertical shopping building for different retailers. In 1932, the shopping center closed and became the Northwestern Mutual Insurance Building. In 1974, Northwestern Mutual left the building and by 1980, the building was the headquarters of Olympic Savings and became known as the Olympic…
ID Number:1983.10.4524
Date:1935
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Finnish community at Smith Cove, August 2, 1935
Until the late 1930s or 1940s, a small community made up mainly of Finns lived near Smith Cove, north of downtown Seattle. They owned their one and two story homes, but the Great Northern Railway owned the land. Many residents worked in the logging, fishing, and railroad industries. A former resident remembers swimming with other children in the waves made…
ID Number:1983.10.4536.3
Date:1935
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Sunset Heights Apartments, Seattle, February 20, 1935
In the first quarter of the twentieth century, many mid-rise apartments were constructed in various neighborhoods. The Sunset Heights Apartments were located at 455 North 44th Street in Fremont. Handwritten on sleeve: Sunset Heights Apts for 1st Rental & Realty 2/20/35.Photographer's Reference Number: 140525
ID Number:1983.10.4578
Date:1935
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West Seattle Boat House, Seattle, November 6, 1937
The West Seattle Boat House was located on the east side of West Seattle on Elliott Bay. Signs in image: West Seattle Boat House - Boats for Rent. Deep Sea Aquarium - Live! 1001 Wonders of the Deep [...]. Lunch Room.Handwritten on sleeve: West Seattle Boat House Scenes 11/6/37.Photographer's Reference Number: 146766
ID Number:1983.10.4628.6
Date:1937
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Seattle Rainiers baseball team, 1939
Emil G. Sick, owner of the Rainier Brewery, bought the Seattle Indians late in 1937 and renamed them the Rainiers. The team won three straight pennants in the Pacific Coast League in 1939, 1940, and 1941, and two more in the 1950s. The Rainiers were very popular with their loyal Seattle fans. This photo, taken in 1939, shows the Seattle…
ID Number:1983.10.4850.1
Date:1939
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Sick's Seattle Stadium, circa 1938
Businessman Emil Sick bought the Seattle Indians baseball team in 1937, and renamed it the Seattle Rainiers. He also started work on a new steel and concrete baseball stadium in Rainier Valley, south of downtown. Sick's Seattle Stadium opened in June 1938. For years, fans crowded the stadium or watched from the slopes overlooking the outfield. By the 1960s, fewer…
ID Number:1983.10.4858
Date:Circa 1938
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Bruen's 45th Street Theatre, Seattle, 1934
In the 1930s, Hugh W. Bruen owned the motion picture theater at 2115 N. 45th Street. Known later as Guild Forty-Fifth Street Theater, the Wallingford institution became part of Landmark Theatres in 1989, and closed in 2017. Signs in image: Bruen's 45th St. - Barbara Stanwyck, Ever in My Heart [...] Deluge. Bargain Nite.Webster & Stevens number: 34-217Caption information source:…
ID Number:1983.10.4964.30
Date:1934