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The Donut House, Seattle, October 17, 1981
The Donut House, on the southeast corner of First Avenue and Pike Street, was a popular hangout for runaways and street people. In 1979, a youth was stabbed to death in the doorway. Yet, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the young people who hung out at The Donut House thought of themselves as a family, and the shop as a…
ID Number:2000.107.172.01.02
Date:1981
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G.O.Guy drugstore interior, Seattle, February 7, 1975
George Omar (G.O.) Guy brought his family to Seattle in 1888 and opened his first pharmacy at Occidental Avenue and James Street that same year. In June 1889, Guy was able to rescue some of his stock from Seattle’s Great Fire, and quickly set up business in a tent. Over the following ninety-nine years, the family expanded the business to…
ID Number:2000.107.172.02.01
Date:1975
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The French Corner restaurant, Seattle, 1962
The French Corner, a restaurant at Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, served crepes, pastries, and other French specialties. Waitress Mary Phillips of Seattle shows the menu to a couple, while Jacqueline Carsignol of Reims, France, cuts into a large loaf of bread. Both women are dressed in a traditional French style. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and…
ID Number:2000.107.172.08.01
Date:1962
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Seven millionth visitor to the Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle, September 1, 1962
In September 1962, Rod Dewar, an industrial arts teacher from the Highline School District, was stopped as he passed through the gate to the Seattle’s World’s Fair (Century 21). He was congratulated on being the seven millionth visitor to the Fair, and presented with gifts.Here, Rod Dewar celebrates being named Visitor 7,000,000. He is accompanied by Senator Hubert Humphrey of…
ID Number:2000.107.172.08.02
Date:1962
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Princesa Drill Team at the Seattle World's Fair, August 5, 1962
Among the many groups that performed at the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21) in 1962 was the Princesa Drill Team, shown here, a part of Filipino Youth Activities of Seattle. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.172.14.01
Date:1962
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Danish Pavilion, Skyride, and Space Needle at the World's Fair, Seattle, 1962
Many countries sponsored pavilions at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (Century 21). Here, the Danish Pavilion can be seen from the Skyride balcony. The Space Needle stands tall in the background.
ID Number:2000.107.172.14.02
Date:1962
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Three men with painted faces at Fat Tuesday celebration, Seattle, February 19, 1977
In 1977, Seattle held its first Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration in Occidental Park, Pioneer Square. The event lasted for five days. Don Hinerman (left), Larry Boday (center), and Lee Stackhouse (right), were just three of people with painted faces and costumes who gathered for the parade. The event was peaceful during the day but got very unruly at night.…
ID Number:2000.107.172.18.01
Date:1977
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Half Fast Marching Band at Fat Tuesday parade, Seattle, February 18, 1978
The Half Fast Marching Band led the parade at Seattle's second Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration. The event, in Pioneer Square, drew large crowds of face-painted and costumed participants. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, February February 19, 1978.Caption information also derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.172.18.02
Date:1978
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Crowd and wild Rainier stampede at Fat Tuesday parade, February 19, 1977
Crowds jammed the Pioneer Square area for Seattle's first Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) celebration, February 1977. Among the costumed participants was a stampeding herd of wild Rainiers, as seen in the popular Rainier Beer commercials. The five-day event was peaceful during the day but got very unruly at night. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, February 21, 1977.Caption information also…
ID Number:2000.107.172.18.03
Date:1977
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Man entering the First Avenue Service Center, Seattle, August 25, 1988
Seattle's First Avenue Service Center was one of many service organizations seeking to help the homeless and others needing help. Located near Pike Place Market, the Center operated as a daytime drop-in center, with laundry, bathrooms, and shower, and it offered shelter on cold nights. The organization had problems from time to time due to drug dealing on the premises.…
ID Number:2000.107.172.34.01
Date:1988