3503 results for: Seattle Photographic Co.
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Interior of store on Seaview Avenue, Ballard, circa 1920
This general store was owned by John Benjamin Russell, pictured here. Russell was the father-in-law of photographer Otto Langstaff. The store was located across the street from the old Ballard ferry landing, near the current Ray's Boathouse. The brothers Clarence and Otto Langstaff were prolific amateur photographers in Seattle. Clarence worked as a carpenter and also spent time at Mt.…
ID Number:Lib1993.8.38
Date:Circa 1920
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Lake Union and downtown Seattle, 1992
Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often took photos of light on the water in the Seattle area, including this photo…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.41
Date:1992
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Puget Sound at sunset, Seattle, 1967
Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often took scenic photos of Puget Sound views, including this view of Shilshole Bay at…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.42
Date:1967
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Skier on Denny Mountain, Alpental, 1976
In the winter of 1934, Seattle made national news by opening one of the first municipal ski areas in the country at Snoqualmie summit, championed by Mayor John F. Dore, a skier who envisioned the project as one that could lift his city's spirits during the midst of the Great Depression. The Ski Park grew, installing a rope tow in…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.48
Date:1976
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Blue Angels flying over Lake Washington during Seafair, Mount Rainier in background, Seattle, 1987
The Blue Angels are the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, founded in 1946. They have flown in Seattle's Seafair air show almost every year since the air shows began in 1972. The Blue Angels have flown eight different models of demonstration aircraft in their history. In this image taken by photographer Josef Scaylea they fly new F/A-18 Hornets over Lake…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.49
Date:1987
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View of downtown and Mount Rainier through Doris Chase's sculpture "Changing Form," Queen Anne, Seattle, 1987
This Josef Scaylea photograph of the Space Needle, downtown, and Mount Rainier is framed by the outlines of artist Doris Chase's sculpture "Changing Form." This 15-feet tall public art work was commissioned for Kerry Park in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood, and installed in 1971.Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.50
Date:1987
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Forest fire in the Cascade Mountains, 1984
Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea captured the flames and smoke of a forest fire in the Cascade Mountains in this…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.51
Date:1984
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Rainbow in mist at Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1985
Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.In 1985, Scaylea set up his camera on the rocks below the falls and captured a…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.54
Date:1985
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Sunrise over Lake Washington, Seattle, 1971
Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea enjoyed taking photos of the area's bodies of water, including this picture of the sunrise…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.56
Date:1971
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Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1960
Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea often photographed Snoqualmie Falls, including this picture from 1960. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten on…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.58
Date:1960