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Image of Boys near calliope at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963
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Boys near calliope at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963

After the close of the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) many of the buildings built for the fair were converted for community use. The Seattle Center reopened in June of 1963 with an informal opening attended by 20,000 people. A formal dedication was held 6 days later on June 7.In this image two boys stand listening to a…
ID Number:1986.5.7759.9
Date:1963
Image of Children surrounding Liverpool Five at Seattle Children's Home, June 1965
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Children surrounding Liverpool Five at Seattle Children's Home, June 1965

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7825.3
Date:1965
Image of Sternwheelers club members square dancing, Seattle, August 12, 1955
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Sternwheelers club members square dancing, Seattle, August 12, 1955

In this image the Sternwheelers, members of the Seattle Indoor Sports Club, present their wheelchair square dance to an enthusiastic crowd during the American Legion's Cavalcade of Music and Drill at Memorial Stadium as part of the Legion's state convention. The Legion invited the Sternwheelers to perform after a performance scheduled at the Seafair Fiesta of Floats was canceled on…
ID Number:1986.5.8531.1
Date:1955
Image of Sternwheelers club members lined up on dance floor, Seattle, August 12, 1955
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Sternwheelers club members lined up on dance floor, Seattle, August 12, 1955

In this image the Sternwheelers, members of the Seattle Indoor Sports Club, pose together before performing a wheelchair square dance during the American Legion's Cavalcade of Music and Drill at Memorial Stadium as part of the Legion's state convention. The Legion invited the Sternwheelers to perform after a performance scheduled at the Seafair Fiesta of Floats was canceled on the…
ID Number:1986.5.8531.2
Date:1955
Image of Girl covering ears near band, Seattle, August 10, 1958
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Girl covering ears near band, Seattle, August 10, 1958

The Rainier District Pow Wow began in the midst of the Great Depression as a day-long community picnic at Seward Park. Between 1934 and 1992, when it ended, pow wow events paralleled what was going on in the rest of the country, celebrating neighborhood commerce in the 1930s, patriotism during World War II, the Baby Boom of the late 1940s…
ID Number:1986.5.11304.2
Date:1958
Image of Aerial view of Aqua Theatre, Seattle, 1950
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Aerial view of Aqua Theatre, Seattle, 1950

Seattle's Aqua Theatre, an open air stadium at the south end of Green Lake, began hosting performances during the summer of 1950. Sell out crowds enjoyed the premier act of that first season, The Aqua Follies, which included water ballet, musical groups and high-diving clowns. Due to its great success, in 1960 the seating area was expanded. However, in 1964…
ID Number:1986.5.12603.1
Date:1950
Image of Aqua Theatre at Green Lake during a production, Seattle, 1957
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Aqua Theatre at Green Lake during a production, Seattle, 1957

Seattle's Aqua Theatre, an open air stadium at the south end of Green Lake, opened during the summer of 1950. The Aqua Follies opened the first season, and sellout crowds watched water ballet, comedy and musical groups, and high-diving clowns. Several musicals such as 'South Pacific' were performed on the floating stage. Handwritten on sleeve: SEATTLE, THEATERS, Aqua Theater. Date…
ID Number:1986.5.12619.1
Date:1957
Image of Fox Theatre seen from the intersection of Olive Way and Seventh Avenue, Seattle, 1932
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Fox Theatre seen from the intersection of Olive Way and Seventh Avenue, Seattle, 1932

Opened in 1929, the Fox Theatre was the last theatre to open before the Depression hit Seattle. It was built to accommodate both motion pictures and live entertainment, with a large stage and 30 dressing rooms. The Clise family bought the theatre in 1936 and renamed it the Music Hall Theatre. It was known by this name until it was…
ID Number:1986.5.12635.1
Date:1932
Image of Green Lake Theatre, Seattle, 1937
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Green Lake Theatre, Seattle, 1937

This photo shows the second Green Lake Theatre, located at 7111 Woodlawn Avenue. It opened in 1937 and operated until 1950. The first Green Lake Theatre, opened in 1914, had been out of business for nine years when the new theatre opened. Signs in image include: Green Lake Theatre, Gala Opening, Thur. Aug. 5th. Living Mirrophonic Sound. Handwritten on sleeve:…
ID Number:1986.5.12637.1
Date:1937
Image of Music Box Theatre during premiere of Wuthering Heights, Seattle, 1939
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Music Box Theatre during premiere of Wuthering Heights, Seattle, 1939

The Music Box Theatre opened in 1932 at 1414 Fifth Avenue. It was torn down in 1986. Signs in image include: 'Wuthering Heights,' Premiere Preview, Tonite at 8:30. The Little Danish Coffee Shop. John Hamrick's Music Box Theatre. Handwritten on sleeve: SEATTLE, THEATERS, Music Box. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may…
ID Number:1986.5.12653.1
Date:1939
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