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Image of Hotel Seattle, circa 1900
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Hotel Seattle, circa 1900

The Hotel Seattle was located near Pioneer Square, which was then the heart of Seattle's business district. The five-story brick and stone building had 200 rooms. It was close to the railroad depots, the docks, and the point where most of the city's streetcar lines started. The hotel was torn down in 1962 to make room for a parking garage.This…
ID Number:1983.10.7324
Date:Circa 1900
Image of Labor Day parade, Seattle, circa 1907
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Labor Day parade, Seattle, circa 1907

Signs in parade: Local 5915. [...] Employee Union. IBEW.Other signs in image: Uniform Department. Overcoats, Cravenettes. [...] Co. - Entire 2nd Floor. Kohler & Chase Temple of Music Bldg - Pianos. Rice's Cafe. Hoffman Cloak & Suit. Phillips. Hotel Savoy. Pantages. Billiards. Rathskeller. Empress. E.N. Brooks & [...] [Haberdashery].Handwritten on sleeve: Labor Day Parade, 1905-10.Webster & Stevens number: 3290
ID Number:1983.10.7353
Date:Circa 1907
Image of Hotel Stander, Seattle, 1905
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Hotel Stander, Seattle, 1905

The Stander Hotel was located on the northwest corner of 4th and Marion, where the Downtown YMCA building now stands. Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Stander, 1905.Webster & Stevens number: 3374
ID Number:1983.10.7365
Date:1905
Image of Seaview Hall at Alki, Seattle, circa 1905
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Seaview Hall at Alki, Seattle, circa 1905

By the early 1900s, Alki had grown from a out-of-the-way campground to a full-fledged summer resort. Nestled along the beach were dozens of summer cottages, many with wistful names such as "Kill Time" and "La Siesta."This photo shows Seaview Hall, a sizable structure similar to The Stockade, which was a popular hotel at Alki. The vacationers would come by ferry…
ID Number:1983.10.7366.2
Date:Circa 1905
Image of New England Hotel, Seattle, 1905
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New England Hotel, Seattle, 1905

The New England Hotel building is still in existence on the northwest corner 1st Avenue South and South Main Street in Pioneer Square. Signs in image: Newsome's [Employment?] [...]. German Restaurant - Waffle House. Baths 15 Cents - [...ry] Office. Crawford & Pratt Employment Agency. [Licyman?] & [Renard's?] Employment Agency. Lodging. Cape Nome Lodging House. Bohemian Beer. New England Hotel.…
ID Number:1983.10.7368
Date:1905
Image of Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905
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Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street, and survived well into the twentieth century. The small building on the left of the photo survives, although much altered. Signs in image: [Cre...] - Largest Seller in the World. Bell Tailors. Yates. Kentucky Liquor Co. Restaurant - Fish & Oysters - Seats for Ladies…
ID Number:1983.10.7384
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Hotel Seattle bus, 1905
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Hotel Seattle bus, 1905

The Hotel Seattle was a very popular and convenient place to stay, particularly for businessmen and people heading to Alaska. Guests could take the hotel bus to or from the nearby railroad stations and docks.This photo shows the Hotel Seattle's bus and a group of hotel workers. Webster & Stevens number: 4388
ID Number:1983.10.7472.2
Date:1905
Image of Curtain at Grand Theater, Seattle, circa 1905
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Curtain at Grand Theater, Seattle, circa 1905

Most likely, the Grand Theater referred to by the photographers was the Grand Opera House, which was located at 217 Cherry Street. Sample of advertisements in image: Cody Detective Agency and Merchants Patrol Service. After the Show Let Us Go to Tien Sien Lo - Finest Chinese Restaurant and Chop Suey House on the Coast. You Are Only One of…
ID Number:1983.10.7474.2
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Room at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, circa 1905
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Room at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, circa 1905

With books in the bookcase and an abundance of personal decorative items, this room would appear to be a permanent lodging for its occupant, rather than a rented hotel room. the Lincoln Hotel, which opened in 1900, was located at 4th Avenue and Madison Streets. Lettering on fireplace: Old wood to burn! Old wine to drink!Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel…
ID Number:1983.10.7477
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, circa 1905
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Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, circa 1905

The famous roof garden of the Lincoln Hotel afforded guests a panoramic view of Elliott Bay. In this photograph, the view looks southeast over First Hill, with the old King County courthouse in the distance. Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel Roof Garden.Webster & Stevens number: 4402
ID Number:1983.10.7478.1
Date:Circa 1905
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