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University of Washington shellhouse, Seattle, circa 1923
This structure was built in 1918 as a hangar for the Aviation Training Corps. It was never used, but turned over after the war to the University and used as a shell house for the rowing crews. The name was changed to the Canoe House when the rowing crew moved to their new quarters in 1949. Handwritten on sleeve: U.…
ID Number:1983.10.2608.1
Date:Circa 1923
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Racing shell under construction, circa 1923
Master-boatbuilder George Y. Pocock made racing shells for the University of Washington's champion crews. He built them in the university's Shell House on the shore of Lake Washington. Pocock made many design innovations which made his boats much faster than those of the competition.This photo, taken about 1923, shows one of Pocock's shells being built in the Shell House. They…
ID Number:1983.10.2608.3
Date:Circa 1923
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Spring Apartments, Seattle, circa 1923
In the first quarter of the twentieth century, several multi-storied apartment buildings were constructed. The Spring Apartments at 1100 5th Avenue was situated in the heart of downtown, adjacent to the YWCA building. Handwritten on sleeve: Spring Apts Ext & Int.Photographer's Reference Number: 95839
ID Number:1983.10.2619.1
Date:Circa 1923
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Hotel Gowman entrance, Seattle, circa 1921
During the 1920s Seattle had several large downtown hotels, including the Hotel Gowman at 1620 Second Avenue. It later became known as the Stewart Hotel. Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Gowman Ext. & Marquee.Photographer's Reference Number: 95519
ID Number:1983.10.2701.3
Date:Circa 1921
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Clay figure for the World War I memorial statue, circa 1922
Alonzo Victor Lewis' "Doughboy" was controversial from the beginning. It was to be a memorial to Seattle soldiers who had served in World War I. Navy veterans felt left out. Some people thought the statue was too arty, others thought it wasn't arty enough. Still others objected to the German helmet slung over the soldier's shoulder. Eventually, without the helmet,…
ID Number:1983.10.2718.1
Date:Circa 1922
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Woman at switchboard, Seattle, circa 1922
Today, telephone call connections are made electronically. At first, however, each connection had to be made individually by an operator at a switchboard. This was a popular job for women.In this photo, taken in the early 1920s, a Seattle telephone operator uses a telephone switchboard to connect people who've called with the people they're calling. Handwritten on sleeve: Telephone Girls…
ID Number:1983.10.2720.1
Date:Circa 1922
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Telephone switchboard operators, circa 1922
Today, telephone call connections are made electronically. At first, however, a telephone operator seated at a switchboard manually connected each local and long-distance call. Most telephone operators were women. In this photo, taken in the early 1920s, a Seattle telephone operator uses a telephone switchboard to connect people who've called with the people they're calling. Photographer's Reference Number: 95450
ID Number:1983.10.2720.2
Date:Circa 1922
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Man mowing lawn at Seattle Golf Club, The Highlands, circa 1922
The Seattle Golf and Country Club moved to its current location in The Highlands in 1908-1910. Their clubhouse was designed by noted architect Kirtland K. Cutter. Here, a worker mows the lawn at the club. Handwritten on sleeve: Tractor Eqpt. Co., Country Club Mower.Photographer's Reference Number: 94064
ID Number:1983.10.2828
Date:Circa 1922
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Ballard neighborhood from across Salmon Bay, Seattle, circa 1922
This view looks across Salmon Bay into Ballard, with the Ballard Locks on the left through the trees. Handwritten on sleeve: Ballard panorama.Photographer's Reference Number: 93611
ID Number:1983.10.2845.1
Date:Circa 1922
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Greenwood School, Seattle, circa 1922
The Seattle School Board hired architect James Stephen in 1899 to develop plans for the growing city's new schools. His 1908 model plan required fireproof materials and modern lavatory equipment. The original part of Greenwood School, built in 1909, is one of just a few buildings still standing which were based on this model plan. Handwritten on sleeve: Greenwood SchoolPhotographer's…
ID Number:1983.10.2850
Date:Circa 1922