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Downtown view looking east between Cherry and Columbia Streets, Seattle, circa 1898
The photographer may have been standing atop the Daily Journal of Commerce Building to capture this view of turn-of-the-century Seattle. Looking east and slightly south from Post Alley between Cherry and Columbia, many of the city's prominent buildings are visible, including the King County Courthouse on the right. Signs in image: Schwabacher Bros. & Co. Inc. Distributors - White Knight…
ID Number:1983.10.6394
Date:Circa 1898
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Lebanon Home, circa 1920
The Lebanon Rescue Home was located at 1110 NW 65th Street in Ballard. In 1920, the Superintendent was Libbie B. Brown. Handwritten on sleeve: Lebanon Home. Webster & Stevens number: 84005Caption source: 1920 Seattle City Directory
ID Number:1983.10.6462.2
Date:Circa 1920
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Large tree in Ravenna Park, Seattle, circa 1905
In the early twentieth century, people often took photos of large trees in the Seattle area, including this one of a large tree in Ravenna Park. Sign in image: Measures 44 ft Around 18 in. Above the Ground.Caption on image: Big Tree Ravenna Park. Handwritten on sleeve: Ravenna Park Big Tree.Photographer's Reference Number: 43
ID Number:1983.10.6542
Date:Circa 1905
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Kinnear Park, Seattle, circa 1911
Kinnear Park is located on the southwest slope of Queen Anne Hill, near Smith Cove. In 1889, George Kinnear gave the park to the City of Seattle for one dollar. Over the next ten or so years, the city built paths and flower beds, and added seats and a pavilion. Landslides plagued the lower part of the park until the…
ID Number:1983.10.6546
Date:Circa 1911
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Madrona Park, Seattle, circa 1911
Madrona Park was named for its madrona trees. The original owners of the private park built wooden beach swings, lakeside paths, a boat dock, and rustic shelters. Visitors could sit in the swings or follow the path along the lake between Madrona and Leschi. Caption on image: Madrona Park. Handwritten on sleeve: Madrona Park.Photographer's Reference Number: 51
ID Number:1983.10.6550
Date:Circa 1911
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Waterfalls in Ravenna Park, Seattle, circa 1911
Ravenna Park, one of Seattle's oldest, was among the few areas that escaped the logger's ax in the late 1800s and thus preserved stunning examples of giant old-growth Douglas Firs. Centered around a steep ravine just north of the University District, the park opened in 1887 as a privately operated destination called Ravenna Springs Park. It featured nature trails and…
ID Number:1983.10.6551
Date:Circa 1911
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Denny Blaine Lake Park, Seattle, circa 1911
The origins of Denny Blaine Park are linked to the promotion of real estate undertaken by Elbert F. Blaine and Charles L. Denny. By creating attractive parks and supporting the trolley or cable car lines to bring people to them, these men typified the enterprising spirit. Blaine was also Park Commissioner from 1902-1908. The Denny Blaine Lake Park, established in…
ID Number:1983.10.6565
Date:Circa 1911
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Hitt Fireworks Co., Seattle, circa 1911
Born in England, T.G. Hitt came to the Seattle area in 1905 and founded the Hitt Fireworks Company. The operation was based on a hill just outside Columbia City. Hitt became one of the foremost fireworks manufacturers in the country, known for elaborate public spectacles as well as small novelties such as "Flashcrackas." Hitt also produced special effects for Hollywood,…
ID Number:1983.10.6591.2
Date:Circa 1911
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West Seattle School, Seattle, circa 1905
The small community of West Seattle constructed this impressive castle-like structure in 1893 to serve all of its school-age residents. The first year only a single classroom was used for 20 pupils. By 1902 high school classes began and enrollment continued to grow. This photo shows the West Seattle School as it looked prior to an addition constructed in 1909.…
ID Number:1983.10.6603
Date:Circa 1905
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West Seattle business district, circa 1904
The Duwamish River estuary and its shifting tidal islands separated West Seattle from downtown Seattle. For many years, people traveled between the two areas by ferry. In about 1900, Spokane Street was built from Beacon Hill across to West Seattle. The wooden street was built on a trestle above the water and flats. The area under the viaduct was later…
ID Number:1983.10.6604
Date:Circa 1904