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Image of Greenwood street scene, circa 1932
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Greenwood street scene, circa 1932

In the 1930s, Seattle's northern city limits were at 85th Street, in the Greenwood neighborhood. People could take the streetcar to Greenwood and catch the interurban railway north to Everett and other outlying towns.This photo shows what the Greenwood business district looked like around 1932. Webster & Stevens number: P1304
ID Number:1983.10.4969.24
Date:1932
Image of Tudor Manor Apartments, Seattle, circa 1931
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Tudor Manor Apartments, Seattle, circa 1931

During the 1920s, English Tudor style courtyard apartments were constructed in several Seattle neighborhoods, especially Capitol Hill. Frederick William Anhalt was the most notable architect responsible for these apartments, which are highly regarded today. Handwritten on sleeve: Tudor Manor Apts.Webster & Stevens number: P061; P559
ID Number:1983.10.4971.48
Date:Circa 1931
Image of Aurora Bridge abutments, circa 1931
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Aurora Bridge abutments, circa 1931

The Aurora Bridge stretches across the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The route of its approach road from the north was controversial. In spite of opposition, the road was build through the Aurora neighborhood and Woodland Park. This photo, taken about 1931, shows the supports of the Aurora Bridge under construction. Logs float near the lumber mill at the base of…
ID Number:1983.10.4971.70
Date:Circa 1931
Image of View from Washington Hotel looking east/southeast, Seattle, circa 1900
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View from Washington Hotel looking east/southeast, Seattle, circa 1900

Denny Hill once stood north of what is now Seattle’s central business district, between Second and Fifth Avenues. Between 1889 and 1906, the Denny (later Washington) Hotel dominated its southern slope. This photo looks east/southeast from the hotel. Original photo copied by Webster & Stevens.Handwritten on sleeve: Views from Wash Hotel.Webster & Stevens number: 359xAdditional caption information: HistoryLink essay 1123
ID Number:1983.10.6036.1
Date:Circa 1900
Image of View from Denny Hotel looking southwest, Seattle, circa 1895
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View from Denny Hotel looking southwest, Seattle, circa 1895

Denny Hill once stood north of what is now Seattle’s central business district, between Second and Fifth Avenues. Between 1889 and 1906, the Denny (later Washington) Hotel dominated its southern slope. This photo looks southwest from the hotel around 1895. Original photo copied by Webster & Stevens.Handwritten on sleeve: Views from Wash Hotel.Webster & Stevens number: 359xAdditional caption information: HistoryLink…
ID Number:1983.10.6036.3
Date:Circa 1895
Image of Lake Union from east, Seattle, circa 1895
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Lake Union from east, Seattle, circa 1895

This photo was taken looking west from North Broadway on Capitol Hill. Queen Anne is across Lake Union, and Wallingford is on the right. The Olympic Mountains are visible in the distance. Original photo was copied by Webster & Stevens.Handwritten on sleeve: Old Seattle View from No. Broadway to Fremont.Webster & Stevens number: 337x.2
ID Number:1983.10.6073.2
Date:Circa 1898
Image of Seattle Brewing and Malting Co., Georgetown, 1886
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Seattle Brewing and Malting Co., Georgetown, 1886

The Seattle Brewing & Malting Company was founded in 1878 and built its large new Bayview Brewery in 1890. Several years later, the company merged with a firm that eventually became the Rainier Brewing Company. Original photo copied by Webster & Stevens.Caption on image: 1886 Rainier Brewery 1886.Handwritten on sleeve: Rainier Brewery.Webster & Stevens number: 356x
ID Number:1983.10.6078.1
Date:1886
Image of View east from Denny Hotel, Seattle, circa 1890
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View east from Denny Hotel, Seattle, circa 1890

Denny Hill once stood north of what is now Seattle’s central business district, between Second and Fifth Avenues. Between 1889 and 1906, the Denny (later Washington) Hotel dominated its southern slope. This photo looks east from the hotel. Original photo copied by Webster & Stevens.Caption on image: Seattle East from Denny Hotel.Photographer's Reference Number: 523, 373XAdditional caption information: HistoryLink essay…
ID Number:1983.10.6082.2
Date:Circa 1890
Image of John J. McGilvra's farm, circa 1870
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John J. McGilvra's farm, circa 1870

President Lincoln appointed John J. McGilvra United States Attorney for Washington Territory. In 1864, McGilvra and his family settled near Lake Washington, in today's Madison Park district. They called their home Laurel Shade. At his own expense, McGilvra built a road from the farm to Seattle, along the route which became Madison Street.This stereographic photo shows John McGilvra's property, Laurel…
ID Number:1983.10.6122
Date:Circa 1870
Image of Doc Maynard's former home,  circa 1880
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Doc Maynard's former home, circa 1880

Dr. David Maynard was one of Seattle's early white settlers. After living in Seattle for several years, he returned to live in the area of the original settlement at Alki Beach.This photo, taken about 1880, shows Maynard's West Seattle dwelling. When the photo was copied by Webster & Stevens sometime after 1902, the house was said to be Seattle's oldest…
ID Number:1983.10.6326
Date:Circa 1880
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