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Epler Block, Seattle, circa 1905
Signs in image: [...] Shoe Co. B.L. Gates. Haynes - [Candies?], Ice Cream. Kilbourne & Clark Co. - Electrical Machinery and Supplies. Seattle Trunk Factory. Cascade Laundry Company - Shirts 10 cents, Collars 2 cents, Cuffs 4 cents. C.P. Devine. Epler Block. Geo. M. Allen Law Offices. Doctor J.L. Warbourg - Physician and Surgeon. W.R. Bell Law Offices. J.H. Kane…
ID Number:1983.10.7090
Date:Circa 1905
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Pine and Westlake, Seattle, circa 1917
The Frederick & Nelson building looms over the smaller structure in the foreground, which appears to be a transportation station with retail stores. Handwritten on sleeve: [...ling] Pine & Westlake, Old Frye [M...].Webster & Stevens number: 62615
ID Number:1983.10.7191
Date:Circa 1917
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Leary Estate Building, Seattle, circa 1918
Signs in image: Buon [Gu...]. Gerber [...] Repairing. Cafe. Martins Restaurant. D.B. McBride & Co. - Tailors Trimmings - Imported Woolens. Drugs - Mechanics Drug Store. B&B Tailors - Butler & Blumenthal. Woolley & Co. - Wholesale, Retail - Imported Manila - Smoke the Los Angeles Cigar. Geneva Hotel.Handwritten on sleeve: Leary Estate Bldg.Webster & Stevens number: 62685
ID Number:1983.10.7206
Date:Circa 1918
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New York Block, Seattle, circa 1918
The New York Block was one of a number of brick and stone buildings built just after Seattle's Great Fire of 1889. It was seven stories tall and was located at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Street. Signs in image: New York Central Lines. Southern Pacific Lines. W.J. Marvin - Real Estate, Investor, Developer. Union Mutual Life.…
ID Number:1983.10.7234.1
Date:Circa 1918
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Pike Street, Seattle, circa 1905
Signs in image: [Old?] Valley Whiskey. C.W. Boynton [Saw...]. Butchers. Paints. Abbott. Wallpaper.Handwritten on sleeve: Pike St.Webster & Stevens number: 2965
ID Number:1983.10.7284
Date:Circa 1905
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Alaska Building, circa 1907
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which were built by earlier methods.This photo shows the Alaska Building, which still stands on the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Streets. Webster & Stevens…
ID Number:1983.10.7317.1
Date:Circa 1907
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Pioneer Square, Seattle, circa 1905
Signs in image: Northern Pacific Railway [Co.]. The Mutual Life Building. Ticket Office - Canadian Pacific Ry. - [Soo?] Pacific Line - Ticket and Freight Office. The Hub. Starr Boyd. Starr Building. Fireman's [Fu...] [Insurance?] Company. Safe Deposit.Handwritten on sleeve: Pioneer Square.Webster & Stevens number: 3050
ID Number:1983.10.7321
Date:Circa 1905
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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
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Railroad Avenue under construction, Seattle, circa 1905
Good railroad service was vital to growth of Seattle as a seaport. Eight tracks were built in a 120-foot right-of-way along the waterfront. This made it easier to transfer freight between the railroad cars and waiting ships. This photo shows construction of a road alongside the railroad tracks. Railroad Avenue is now called Alaskan Way. Handwritten on sleeve: R.R. Ave…
ID Number:1983.10.7325
Date:Circa 1905
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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