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Image of Sailors and their dates at a nightclub, Seattle, 1942
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Sailors and their dates at a nightclub, Seattle, 1942

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.Here, Smith photographed three sailors in uniform and their dates…
ID Number:2014.49.14.028.09
Image of Dancers at Club Rizal, Seattle, circa 1944
Photograph

Dancers at Club Rizal, Seattle, circa 1944

Seattle's Jackson Street area jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.Here, Smith photographs a couple on the dance floor…
ID Number:2014.49.14.047.09
Date:Circa 1944
Image of Stunt cowboy jumping off of  platform at rodeo, 1962
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Stunt cowboy jumping off of platform at rodeo, 1962

The Maguire and Voiss World Champion Rodeo came to Seattle 1962, performing at the Catholic Memorial Stadium at 14th Avenue and Jefferson Street in the Central Area. Cowboys, stunt men, and Hollywood entertainers gave daily performances at the 8500-seat stadium from May 17 through September 14. Here, a stuntman dressed as a cowboy dives off a high platform into a…
ID Number:2014.49.15.047.02
Date:1962
Image of Four women, possibly staff from the Basin Street Club, circa 1943
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Four women, possibly staff from the Basin Street Club, circa 1943

In addition to his Seattle jazz club images, photographer Al Smith took many photos of family, friends, and members of the community in their everyday lives. Here, Smith photographs a group of four women who appear to be staff at an eating and drinking establishment, possibly the Basin Street nightclub. Three of the women wear white jackets to protect their…
ID Number:2014.49.16.009.02
Date:Circa 1943
Image of Jeannette Dancy and a friend at the Basin Street club, Seattle, March 31, 1945
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Jeannette Dancy and a friend at the Basin Street club, Seattle, March 31, 1945

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed two women at the Basin…
ID Number:2014.49.16.016.11
Date:1945
Image of Couple at Basin Street nightclub, Seattle, 1945
Photograph

Couple at Basin Street nightclub, Seattle, 1945

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed an unidentified couple on the…
ID Number:2014.49.16.029.10
Date:1945
Image of Couple sitting in booth at the Basin Street nightclub, Seattle, December 1, 1945
Photograph

Couple sitting in booth at the Basin Street nightclub, Seattle, December 1, 1945

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed an unidentified couple in a…
ID Number:2014.49.16.031.09
Date:1945
Image of Group at a table at the Basin Streen nightclub, Seattle, December 1945
Photograph

Group at a table at the Basin Streen nightclub, Seattle, December 1945

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed a group of men and…
ID Number:2014.49.16.036.12
Date:1945
Image of Woman at Basin Street nightclub, circa 1943
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Woman at Basin Street nightclub, circa 1943

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints. Here, Smith photographs a woman sitting in a booth…
ID Number:2014.49.16.050.09
Date:Circa 1943
Image of Couple sitting in booth at Basin Street nightclub, Seattle, September 1945
Photograph

Couple sitting in booth at Basin Street nightclub, Seattle, September 1945

Seattle's Jackson Street jazz clubs flourished in the first half of the twentieth century, with their popularity peaking in the late 1930s through early 1950s. Seattle-born photographer Al Smith was a familiar figure in the clubs, often taking pictures of musicians and patrons, then returning the following week to sell prints.On this occasion, Smith photographed an unidentified couple seated in…
ID Number:2014.49.16.051.07
Date:1945
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