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Seattle Police Department Second Patrol, November 11, 1919
Police departments in metropolitan areas often utilize officers to patrol assigned beats throughout the community. At the time the photograph pictured here was taken, the Seattle Police Department had two shifts of patrols, the First Patrol and the Second Patrol. None of the officers of the Second Patrol are identified in this image, however the man wearing the fedora and…
ID Number:2015.62.3
Date:1919
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Seattle City Light employee group outside building, January 9, 1957
The image pictured here of the employees of Seattle City Light's shops and warehouse was taken outside the building at Fourth Avenue South and Spokane Street, a location now referred to as the South Service Center. The 139 individuals pictured here are identified on a separate piece of paper included with the print. Handwritten on image: Seattle, Wn. - City…
ID Number:2015.97.114
Date:1957
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Ric Weiland in Pegasus costume worn at a Halloween party, Seattle, 1983
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. Interested in computers from a young age, Weiland built a computer in his basement in eighth grade, and while at Lakeside School formed the Lakeside Programming Group with classmates Bill Gates and Paul Allen. In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee…
ID Number:2016.10.25.1
Date:1983
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King County Hospital exterior, Seattle, circa 1915
In 1893-1894, King County built a hospital at the County Poor Farm in Georgetown on the Duwamish River. This replaced an earlier, remodeled farmhouse building operated as an almshouse by the Sisters of Providence. At this new facility, doctors and nurses cared for those sick and injured county residents who could not afford to pay. By 1915, the hospital had…
ID Number:2016.33.1
Date:Circa 1915
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Horton family posing together in parlor, Seattle, circa 1898
In 1871, developer Julius Horton purchased property on the Duwamish River formerly owned by the Luther Collins family, who had been pioneers in the Duwamish Valley. In 1890, Horton incorporated the area, naming it Georgetown after his oldest child. The Hortons built a large home at 119 South Bateman, which may be where this photograph was taken. Julius Horton was…
ID Number:2016.33.2
Date:Circa 1898
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Horton family posing together on porch, Seattle, circa 1890
In 1871, developer Julius Horton purchased property on the Duwamish River formerly owned by the Luther Collins family, pioneers in the Duwamish Valley. In 1890, Horton incorporated the area, naming it Georgetown after his oldest child. Julius Horton was the brother of Seattle banker Dexter Horton (1825-1904).Here, members and friends of the Horton family sit on the porch of a…
ID Number:2016.33.3
Date:Circa 1890
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Society Candy Company employees at Mount Rainier, August 1919
From August 5th through 7th, 1919, employees of the Imperial Candy Company hiked and relaxed at Mount Rainier National Park. Here, the group members, wearing suits, dresses, and hiking attire, pose for a panoramic group photo. The top of Mount Rainier can be seen in the distance.In 1906, Samuel David McKinstry and a partner founded the Imperial Candy Company in…
ID Number:2016.53.2
Date:1919
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Swedish Hospital, Seattle, circa 1925
Swedish immigrants to the Seattle area formed a large number of social, religious and business organizations in their new homeland. Swedish Hospital was organized in 1908 and moved into its location at Summit and Columbia Streets in 1912. This photo is part of an album titled "The Swedes' Life and Work in the State of Washington" which was acquired by…
ID Number:2016.59.1
Date:Circa 1925
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Swedish Hospital interior, Seattle, circa 1925
Swedish immigrants to the Seattle area formed a large number of social, religious and business organizations in their new homeland. Swedish Hospital was organized in 1908 and moved into its location at Summit and Columbia Streets in 1912. This photo is part of an album titled "The Swedes' Life and Work in the State of Washington" which was acquired by…
ID Number:2016.59.2
Date:Circa 1925
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Swedish Hospital, Seattle, circa 1920
Swedish immigrants to the Seattle area formed a large number of social, religious and business organizations in their new homeland. Swedish Hospital was organized in 1908 and moved into its location at Summit and Columbia Streets in 1912. This photo is part of an album titled "The Swedes' Life and Work in the State of Washington" which was acquired by…
ID Number:2016.59.3
Date:Circa 1920