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Image of Merrily Dam painting mural at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963
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Merrily Dam painting mural at Seattle Center, June 1, 1963

After the close of the 1962 Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair) many of the buildings built for the fair were converted for community use. The Seattle Center reopened in June of 1963 with an informal opening attended by 20,000 people. A formal dedication was held 6 days later on June 7.In this image Merrily Dam, a member of UW…
ID Number:1986.5.7759.11
Date:1963
Image of Children riding Paratrooper at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, September 1965
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Children riding Paratrooper at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, September 1965

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism, and entertainment center in Seattle. A favorite spot at Seattle Center for many kids was the Fun Forest, an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carnival-style games. The Fun Forest closed in 2011 and since 2012 the site has been occupied by Chihuly…
ID Number:1986.5.7776.1
Date:1965
Image of Girl riding carousel at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, September 1965
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Girl riding carousel at Fun Forest, Seattle Center, September 1965

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is an arts, educational, tourism, and entertainment center in Seattle. A favorite spot at Seattle Center for many kids was the Fun Forest, an amusement park complete with roller coasters and carnival-style games. The Fun Forest closed in 2011 and since 2012 the site has been occupied by Chihuly…
ID Number:1986.5.7776.2
Date:1965
Image of Children praying before breakfast at Seattle Children's Home, August 22, 1941
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Children praying before breakfast at Seattle Children's Home, August 22, 1941

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7814.1
Date:1941
Image of Children praying before breakfast at Seattle Children's Home, August 22, 1941
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Children praying before breakfast at Seattle Children's Home, August 22, 1941

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7814.4
Date:1941
Image of Women and children sitting at table at Seattle Children's Home, December 24, 1942
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Women and children sitting at table at Seattle Children's Home, December 24, 1942

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7815.4
Date:1942
Image of Children looking at Christmas tree at Seattle Children's Home, December 1942
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Children looking at Christmas tree at Seattle Children's Home, December 1942

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7816.2
Date:1942
Image of Children playing outside at Seattle Children's Home, July 8, 1944
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Children playing outside at Seattle Children's Home, July 8, 1944

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7817.1
Date:1944
Image of Children gardening at Seattle Children's Home, July 8, 1944
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Children gardening at Seattle Children's Home, July 8, 1944

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7817.3
Date:1944
Image of Boys in the kitchen at Seattle Children's Home, July 1944
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Boys in the kitchen at Seattle Children's Home, July 1944

Seattle's oldest charity, the Seattle Children's Home originated as the Ladies' Relief Society in April 1884 to aid orphaned children. In the 1930s, the home shifted its emphasis from orphans to troubled children. Beginning in the 1980s, it provided comprehensive treatment and services to troubled youth. In 2012, Seattle Children’s Home merged with Navos, one of the largest providers of…
ID Number:1986.5.7817.6
Date:1944
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