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Image of Mark Peterson of the Seattle Sounders celebrates one of his two goals in a game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Seattle, July 1, 1983
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Mark Peterson of the Seattle Sounders celebrates one of his two goals in a game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Seattle, July 1, 1983

The Seattle Sounders were the first professional soccer team in Seattle, playing in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1974 to 1983. Here, Sounders player Mark Peterson celebrates after scoring one of his two goals during a game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, leaving Tampa Bay goalie Jurgen Stars, at right, looking dejected. In November 1983, Tacoma native Peterson…
ID Number:2000.107.202.03.02
Date:1983
Image of Total Experience Gospel Choir members singing, Seattle, June 22, 1980
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Total Experience Gospel Choir members singing, Seattle, June 22, 1980

The Total Experience Gospel Choir (1973-2018) was founded and led by Pastor Patrinell Wright and, though based in Seattle, the choir performed and toured extensively around the world. Wright formed a choir at Franklin High School as an alternative activity for African-American students in 1970, but when a school-funding levy failed in 1973, her position was cut and she began…
ID Number:2000.107.213.12.01
Date:1980
Image of Returning soldiers parading up Second Avenue, March 12, 1919
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Returning soldiers parading up Second Avenue, March 12, 1919

Although the armistice for World War I was signed on November 11, 1918, it took months before soldiers returned to Seattle. The 63rd Coast Artillery was the first local group to arrive. Crowds filled the sidewalks on March 12, 1919 as the soldiers marched up Second Avenue. The city celebrated throughout the night with parties, a street carnival, and fireworks.Here,…
ID Number:2000.107.233.10.04
Date:1919
Image of Celebration at Liberty Loan headquarters, Seattle, October 28, 1917
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Celebration at Liberty Loan headquarters, Seattle, October 28, 1917

In 1917, during World War I, the U.S. government borrowed money to pay for the war effort by selling war bonds, known as Liberty Bonds. The Second Liberty Loan aimed to raise $3 billion. During the Second Liberty Loan campaign, a 40-foot replica of a James Montgomery Flagg recruiting poster stood in downtown Seattle. The image was gradually completed as…
ID Number:2000.107.233.10.05
Date:1917
Image of Crowd at victory parade for NBA Champions the Seattle SuperSonics, June 4, 1979
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Crowd at victory parade for NBA Champions the Seattle SuperSonics, June 4, 1979

This photograph of the victory parade for the Seattle SuperSonics, taken by staff photographer Bob Miller, appeared on the front page of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on June 5, 1979.The parade on June 4, 1979, was given in honor of the Sonics victory over the Washington Bullets on June 1, 1979 in game 5 of the NBA Championship. An estimated 300,000…
ID Number:2000.107.240.01.01
Date:1979
Image of Balloon floats parading south on Third Avenue, Seattle, November 20, 1954
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Balloon floats parading south on Third Avenue, Seattle, November 20, 1954

In this image, spectators line Third Avenue in downtown Seattle to watch the 6th annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade theme was "1954 Story Book Parade," and featured 30 giant balloon floats. The train balloon in the center of the image was the largest in the parade, at 65 feet long and about 14 feet high. The balloons were escorted…
ID Number:2000.107.244.05.01
Date:1954
Image of Preston Clark leading his welcome home parade, Seattle, April 11, 1991
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Preston Clark leading his welcome home parade, Seattle, April 11, 1991

In this image young Fanny Boone holds the hand of her cousin, Marine Cpl. Preston Clark, as the gulf war soldier's homecoming parade wends its joyful way east on Yesler Way towards his home. Cpl. Clark is on 20 days leave from his unit, the 3rd Tank Battalion, Alpha Company, which was one of the first units to cross into…
ID Number:2000.107.245.01.01
Date:1991
Image of Marine Cpl. Preston Clark with family and friends at his homecoming, Seattle, April 11, 1991
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Marine Cpl. Preston Clark with family and friends at his homecoming, Seattle, April 11, 1991

In this image, Marine Corporal Preston Clark smiles while surrounded by family and friends on the porch of his home on Yesler Way. Clark was greeted with a surprise parade which accompanied him from 23rd and Yesler to his home The Gulf War soldier was on 20 days leave from his unit, the 3rd Tank Battalion, Alpha Company, which was…
ID Number:2000.107.245.01.02
Date:1991
Image of Garfield High School football team after winning game, November 28, 1957
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Garfield High School football team after winning game, November 28, 1957

In this photo, the Garfield High School football team celebrates their victory in the 1957 Turkey Day game at Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the favored Clover Park Warriors with a last minute touchdown to win the game 6-0. Here, the Garfield players hoist coach John Boitano, at rear, to celebrate an undefeated season, Boitano's first as Garfield's coach. John…
ID Number:2000.107.251.08.01
Date:1957
Image of Tacoma Stars player Preki surrounded by fans during a parade to honor the team, Seattle June 22, 1987
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Tacoma Stars player Preki surrounded by fans during a parade to honor the team, Seattle June 22, 1987

Preki (Predrag Radosavljevic) played on the Tacoma Stars soccer team in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) for five seasons, beginning in 1985. Preki was a "First Team All Star" three times, All Star Game MVP twice, and won the MISL MVP award in 1989. As of 2026, Preki is an assistant coach with the Seattle Sounders FC in Major…
ID Number:2000.107.286.02.03
Date:1987
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