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Academic procession at the University of Washington, 1913
The University of Washington's 1913 graduation exercises took place on Wednesday, June 18. The men of the senior class had wanted to do away with the traditional caps and gowns, but the women outvoted them. The class wore the usual academic garb to receive their university diplomas.This 1913 photo shows the senior class watching as the university's professors parade up…
ID Number:1983.10.9597.1
Date:1913
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Ballard High School, Seattle, circa 1914
The first high school program in Ballard began in this building, which was known as Central School. For several years, the building housed grades 1 through 12. After Ballard was annexed into the city of Seattle, the school was renamed Ballard High School. A new Ballard High opened in 1916, and this building became an elementary school. It was located…
ID Number:1983.10.9853
Date:Circa 1914
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Football players at the University of Washington, circa 1914
Between 1908 and 1916, the University of Washington football team won the state championship title nine years in a row. Led by coach Gil Dobie, they played college teams from Washington and Oregon, as well as teams from area high schools and athletic clubs. They beat the Rainier Valley Athletic Club with a score of 81 to 0.This photo, taken…
ID Number:1983.10.9855
Date:1914
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Students walking on University of Washington campus, Seattle, 1915
Students on their way to and from classes stroll between the columns of the original Territorial University building. Denny Hall, the first building on the new campus site stands in the background. Handwritten on sleeve: U.W. Students, 1915.Webster & Stevens number: 43412
ID Number:1983.10.9987
Date:1915
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View of University of Washington campus, Seattle, 1915
In 1895 the University of Washington opened at its present location along the shores of Lake Washington and Lake Union at the new "Interlaken Campus." The first building on the new campus was Denny Hall, originally known as the Administration Building. Placed next to Denny Hall were the columns from the original Territorial University building in downtown Seattle. Edmond Meany…
ID Number:1983.10.10004.3
Date:1915
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Franklin High School, Seattle, 1915
In 1912, Franklin High School moved to a large new building on Mt. Baker Boulevard. That year, the school had 769 students. The building had 42 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a library, an auditorium, and a lunch room. It also had a complete model apartment for use by home economics classes. Handwritten on sleeve: Franklin H.S., 1915.Webster & Stevens number: 43799
ID Number:1983.10.10021
Date:1915
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Broadway High School, 1915
When Broadway High School was built in 1902, Seattle some residents complained that it was too large and a waste of public money. By 1904 the school had 1,700 students, and the building was already crowded. Broadway's colors were black and orange, and its mascot was a tiger. The school closed in 1946 and re-opened the same year as Edison…
ID Number:1983.10.10034.1
Date:1915
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Gil Dobie, University of Washington football coach, Seattle, circa 1915
After two undefeated seasons with North Dakota State, Gilmore “Gil” Dobie coached the University of Washington football team from 1908 to 1916. While his pessimistic attitude earned him the nickname “Gloomy Gil,” his coaching skills during his 9 seasons earned the “Purple and Gold” an undefeated record of 58-0-3. These 61 games contributed to the streak of 63 consecutive games…
ID Number:1983.10.10125.2
Date:Circa 1915
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McGilvra School, 1915
McGilvra School was named after John J. McGilvra, a pioneer lawyer in Seattle. The school was built on land purchased from McGilvra in 1913. Located in the Madison Park neighborhood, the original brick building had nine rooms, four teachers, and 155 students in first through seventh grades.This 1915 photo shows McGilvra School on 38th Avenue East in Seattle. Webster &…
ID Number:1983.10.10167
Date:1915
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University of Washington football game on Denny Field, Seattle, November 30, 1916
Handwritten on sleeve: U.W. Grandstand & Football Game, Nov. 30, 1916.Webster & Stevens number: 51951
ID Number:1983.10.10342.1
Date:1916