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Image of Electric cars on Summit Avenue, Seattle, 1913
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Electric cars on Summit Avenue, Seattle, 1913

In the early days of automobiles, electric cars were very popular. This photo, taken looking south on Summit from Seneca Street, shows five electric sedans. The home in the center with columns belonged to Clarence Hanford, co-owner of Lowman & Hanford Company. The residence on the left belonged to Julius Redelsheimer, and the home on the right was owned by…
ID Number:1983.10.8752.1
Date:1913
Image of New Washington Hotel, Seattle, circa 1910
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New Washington Hotel, Seattle, circa 1910

The New Washington Hotel on the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Stewart Street replaced the Hotel Washington that was razed in the first phase of the Denny Hill regrade. To its left is the Moore Hotel of 1907 and across the street to the right is the Hotel Washington Annex, later the Gowman Hotel and Stewart Hotel (demolished). Signs…
ID Number:1983.10.8972
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Seaboard Building, Seattle, circa 1910
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Seaboard Building, Seattle, circa 1910

Signs in image: American Hotel. Oysters. Sullivan's [...]. Northern Bank & Trust Building. Dr. P.L. West, Dr. E.R. Kelley. The Prudential. Fred J. Carver, Lawyer, Notary Public. Cafe American. Handwritten on sleeve: Northern Bank Bldg.Webster & Stevens number: 17421
ID Number:1983.10.9010
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Damage from Belltown fire, Seattle, June 11, 1910
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Damage from Belltown fire, Seattle, June 11, 1910

On June 10, 1910, a fire spread along the waterfront side of Belltown and consumed 13 square blocks of industrial and commercial buildings. Among the heaviest losses were the buildings of Galbraith, Bacon & Co, (where the fire reportedly originated), Puget Sound Sheet Metal Works, and the Glenorchy Hotel on Wall Street. A headline in The Seattle Daily Times of…
ID Number:1983.10.9014.1
Date:1910
Image of Prefontaine Building, Seattle, circa 1910
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Prefontaine Building, Seattle, circa 1910

Signs in image: Hotel [Wald...]. Grand Union Hotel. Kracht Liquor Co. Purcell Safe Co. Doss [Miller]. Rainier Public Market. Handwritten on sleeve: Prefontaine Bldg.Webster & Stevens number: 17492
ID Number:1983.10.9018.1
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Hotel Georgian, Seattle, circa 1909
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Hotel Georgian, Seattle, circa 1909

The Hotel Georgian, located at 1420 4th Avenue, was one of the more ambitious of the early uptown hotels. It was demolished in 1971. Signs in image: Hotel Georgian. Boston College of Vitosophy. Doctor [...ndsor], [Phrenologist?]. Clothing Hats. Home Cooking Meals 20 Cents. Restaurant - Steaks & Chops - Oysters & Shellfish. Handwritten on sleeve: Georgian Hotel.Webster & Stevens number:…
ID Number:1983.10.9054
Date:Circa 1909
Image of Standard Furniture airship, circa 1910
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Standard Furniture airship, circa 1910

Downtown Seattle businesses tried many ways of attracting customers. In this photo, the Standard Furniture Company uses an airborne Santa Claus to promote their credit plan. The airship is suspended above Second Avenue at Pine Street. The Hotel Washington, at 2nd Avenue and Stewart Street, is in the background. Webster & Stevens number: 18929
ID Number:1983.10.9109.2
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, circa 1912
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Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, circa 1912

The Lincoln Hotel at 4th Avenue and Madison Street opened in 1900 and initially offered both transient hotel rooms and permanent apartments. Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel.Photographer's Reference Number: 19751
ID Number:1983.10.9248
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Burnside Town of $2.00 Hats, Seattle, circa 1915
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Burnside Town of $2.00 Hats, Seattle, circa 1915

Signs in image: Burnside "Town of $2.00 Hats" - Factory and Stores - Builds $2 Hats - Hats Made to Order - Hats Cleaned, Blocked, Dyed - 4th and Union, 3rd and James - The Key to Our Success - Always $2.00. [Bowling Alley]. Hotel Georgian. Restaurant. Handwritten on sleeve: Burnside Hat Store.Webster & Stevens number: 19844
ID Number:1983.10.9278.1
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, circa 1905
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Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, circa 1905

Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel Int.Webster & Stevens number: 20236
ID Number:1983.10.9325
Date:Circa 1905
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