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Image of The Donut House, Seattle, October 17, 1981
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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
Image of G.O.Guy drugstore interior, Seattle, February 7, 1975
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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
Image of The French Corner restaurant, Seattle, 1962
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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
Image of Seven millionth visitor to the Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle, September 1, 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
Image of Princesa Drill Team at the Seattle World's Fair, August 5, 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
Image of Danish Pavilion, Skyride, and Space Needle at the World's Fair, Seattle, 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
Image of Three men with painted faces at Fat Tuesday celebration, Seattle, February 19, 1977
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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
Image of Half Fast Marching Band at Fat Tuesday parade, Seattle, February 18, 1978
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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
Image of Crowd and wild Rainier stampede at Fat Tuesday parade, February 19, 1977
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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
Image of Man entering the First Avenue Service Center, Seattle, August 25, 1988
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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
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