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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 Second Avenue from James Street, Seattle, circa 1905
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Second Avenue from James Street, Seattle, circa 1905

Signs in image: Butler. [...unst] Cigars. Hotel Savoy. Empire Building. Thompson's Cafe. Watches & [Jewelry]. Melhorn [...]. [Alexander?] [Bald...] - Marine & Fire Insurance. Bartell Drug Co. Oriental Bldg. A.H. Rankin M.D. Mais Paper Wrapper - [Ob...] [Mouthpiec...]. Foster & Kleiser Signs. Chinese Cafe - Chop Suey, Noodles. Money to Loan - [...] Stoddard Loan Office. Diamonds Watches Jewelry Bought…
ID Number:1983.10.7495.1
Date:Circa 1905
Image of King Street Station waiting room and ticket counter, Seattle, circa 1906
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King Street Station waiting room and ticket counter, Seattle, circa 1906

Seattle's King Street Station was built between 1904 and 1906 for the Great Northern Railroad. The St. Paul, Minnesota, architectural firm of Reed & Stem designed the station, patterning its tall clock tower after a famous bell tower in Venice, Italy. This mimicry of European architecture added a touch of tradition and heritage to Seattle's growing downtown area.This photo shows…
ID Number:1983.10.7505
Date:Circa 1906
Image of Women's waiting room at King Street Station, circa 1906
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Women's waiting room at King Street Station, circa 1906

King Street Station opened for business in 1906. The building had a separate women's waiting room with comfortable furniture and flowers on the tables. In this elegant room, women could sit, write letters, or care for their children while they waited for their trains. A matron from the Seattle Police Department was there to help women who were new to…
ID Number:1983.10.7537.1
Date:Circa 1906
Image of King Street Station waiting room, Seattle, circa 1906
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King Street Station waiting room, Seattle, circa 1906

Seattle's King Street Station was built between 1904 and 1906 for the Great Northern Railroad. The St. Paul, Minnesota, architectural firm of Reed & Stem designed the station, patterning its tall clock tower after a famous bell tower in Venice, Italy. This mimicry of European architecture added a touch of tradition and heritage to Seattle's growing downtown area.This photo shows…
ID Number:1983.10.7538
Date:Circa 1906
Image of Trestle and powerhouse on Leschi cable car line, Seattle, circa 1905
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Trestle and powerhouse on Leschi cable car line, Seattle, circa 1905

Seattle's Yesler Street cable car ran from Pioneer Square to Leschi Park on Lake Washington. Near Leschi, the cars dropped 200 feet on an inclined wooden trestle. The powerhouse for the cable which pulled the trolleys stood at the foot of the trestle. Once the trolley passengers got to Leschi, they could spend the day at Leschi Park or take…
ID Number:1983.10.7557
Date:Circa 1905
Image of George Yates Dog and Cat Hospital ambulance, Seattle, circa 1910
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George Yates Dog and Cat Hospital ambulance, Seattle, circa 1910

Dr. Yates had a veterinary business at 1322 Aloha Street. In this photo, he is accompanied by a dog while making his rounds in the Eastlake neighborhood. Lettering on ambulance: Dr. Geo. H. Yates Dog - Cat Hospital. Ambulance. 1322 Aloha St., 8 Eastlake Ave.Webster & Stevens number: 4906
ID Number:1983.10.7558
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Steamer
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Steamer "Fortuna," circa 1906

The "Fortuna" was built for the Anderson Steamboat Company and the Seattle Street Railway in 1906. For many years, the vessel carried sightseers and travelers between various points on Lake Washington. The "Fortuna" was later rebuilt as a car ferry, and continued in service until the late 1920s.In this photo, the "Fortuna" steams across Lake Washington with a boatload of…
ID Number:1983.10.7560
Date:Circa 1906
Image of Second and Yesler, Seattle, circa 1907
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Second and Yesler, Seattle, circa 1907

Signs in image: [Merchants] Despatch Transportation Co. New York Central Lines. Wilson-[M...] Books & [Stationer...]. Furnished Rooms. Globe Medical Co. D. Goldfarb, Tailor. Lovera Havana Cigars - Wm. Gottstein. Standard Laundry (on wagon). Joseph Finkelberg Diamond Broker - Jewelry [...] Spectacles. Chicago Collateral Bank - Chicago Loan Office. The Bohemian. P-I. Idle Hour Cut Plug. C.W. [Mulle...]. Hotel Merchant. Merchants…
ID Number:1983.10.7608
Date:Circa 1907
Image of View along Pike Street from the corner of Second Avenue, circa 1909
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View along Pike Street from the corner of Second Avenue, circa 1909

Even in the early 1900s, Pike Street was busy with people and vehicles. In this photo, electrically-powered streetcars rumble down the center of the street, and horse-drawn carts drive next to the curb. Webster & Stevens number: 5596
ID Number:1983.10.7630.1
Date:Circa 1909
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