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Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay, 1917
The panoramic image shown here was taken from Elliott Bay, facing east towards the Seattle waterfront. Magnolia and Queen Anne Hill are visible at the left edge of the frame, and Capitol Hill and First Hill can be seen behind the Pioneer Square area near the right edge of the frame. Handwritten on image: The Seattle Waterfront, Pierson & Co.…
ID Number:1966.3862.1
Date:1917
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Home of Milnor and Milnora Roberts, Seattle, 1909
In 1904, the Roberts family built a comfortable home on the northwest corner of the intersection of NE 45th Street and 15th Avenue NE, near the University of Washington campus. Milnor Roberts was the Dean of the UW College of Mines, and contributed to the founding of the University Book Store. His sister Milnora was active in Seattle women’s clubs,…
ID Number:1966.3954.1
Date:1909
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Horace C. Henry home, Seattle, circa 1920
One of Seattle's early residents, Horace Chapin Henry (1844-1928) was a businessperson who made a fortune with building contractor Henry Balch when they formed Henry and Balch, a construction company that won many contracts for railroads and roads throughout the United States. Work brought Henry to Seattle in late 1891, and he began to make investments in local businesses, later…
ID Number:1967.4235.6
Date:Circa 1920
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Horace and Susan Henry home, Seattle, circa 1900
One of Seattle's early residents, Horace Chapin Henry (1844-1928) was a businessperson who made a fortune with building contractor Henry Balch when they formed Henry and Balch, a construction company that won many contracts for railroads and roads throughout the United States. Work brought Henry to Seattle in late 1891, and he began to make investments in local businesses, later…
ID Number:1967.4235.14a
Date:Circa 1900
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Washington Laundry building and delivery carriages, Seattle, 1910
Born in Tennessee, James Thomas Huff (1868-1924) moved to Seattle in 1894, finding work at the Seattle Laundry. In 1904, he established his own laundry business, Washington Laundry, at 1165 Eastlake Avenue on Lake Union.In this image Mr. Huff stands next to his Winton automobile in front of Washington Laundry. The laundry delivery drivers with their horses and wagons are…
ID Number:1969.4602.2
Date:1910
Manuscript
Sprinkling Privileges in Seattle, June 1901
"Sprinkling Privileges in Seattle: A few sketches from life made during a casual ride in the residence district, on two successive evenings, in June 1901" is a manuscript containing six hand-colored pen and ink drawings of individuals watering their lawns and gardens. The sketches and accompanying captions poke fun at resident's frivolous use of the city's water supply, and may…
ID Number:1969.4689.3
Date:1901
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Employees posing outside Lowman & Hanford Co. building on First and Cherry, Seattle, 1882
James D. Lowman (1856-1947) and Clarence Hanford (1857-1920) were business and civic leaders in early Seattle, each with ties to Seattle's founders. In 1882, they joined forces to found Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Company. The firm advertised as booksellers, stationers, printers and binders but also sold typewriters, sewing machines, pianos and organs. After losing their original building in…
ID Number:1970.5046.3
Date:1882
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Employees posing outside Lowman & Hanford Co. building on First and Cherry, Seattle, 1888
James D. Lowman (1856-1947) and Clarence Hanford (1857-1920) were business and civic leaders in early Seattle, each with ties to Seattle's founders. In 1882, they joined forces to found Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Company. The firm advertised as booksellers, stationers, printers and binders but also sold typewriters, sewing machines, pianos and organs. After losing their original building in…
ID Number:1970.5046.4
Date:1888
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Exterior of Lowman & Hanford Co. building at 107 Cherry Street, Seattle, 1920
James D. Lowman (1856-1947) and Clarence Hanford (1857-1920) were business and civic leaders in early Seattle, each with ties to Seattle's founders. In 1882, they joined forces to found Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Company. The firm advertised as booksellers, stationers, printers and binders but also sold typewriters, sewing machines, pianos and organs. After losing their original building in…
ID Number:1970.5046.8
Date:1920
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Exterior of the Lowman & Hanford Printing and Binding building, Seattle, circa 1914
James D. Lowman (1856-1947) and Clarence Hanford (1857-1920) were business and civic leaders in early Seattle, each with ties to Seattle's founders. In 1882, they joined forces to found Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing Company. The firm advertised as booksellers, stationers, printers and binders, but also sold typewriters, sewing machines, pianos and organs. After losing their original building in…
ID Number:1970.5046.19
Date:Circa 1914