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Image of National Guard training, probably in Seattle, June 26, 1925
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National Guard training, probably in Seattle, June 26, 1925

Between World Wars I and II, the Washington National Guard served the state in a variety of capacities. Units were mobilized to maintain order during the Seattle General Strike and other labor conflicts and to assist in rescue efforts during floods and fires. Handwritten on sleeve: Nat'l Guard - 6/26/25Photographer's Reference Number: 114065
ID Number:1983.10.3093.1
Date:1925
Image of Musical group from Frederick & Nelson, circa 1926
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Musical group from Frederick & Nelson, circa 1926

Seattle's Frederick & Nelson department store had a long history of supporting the arts. Starting before 1920, the employees of the store had a chorus and other musical groups which performed in the store and on the radio. This photo, taken around 1926 for Frederick & Nelson, shows a trio with violin, cello, and piano. Photographer's Reference Number: 118574
ID Number:1983.10.3106.2
Date:Circa 1926
Image of Children at the Medina Baby Home, circa 1926
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Children at the Medina Baby Home, circa 1926

Before the county and state became involved in child welfare, children's services were provided by private groups such as the Pacific Coast Rescue and Protective Society. The society's Medina Baby Home specialized in finding adoptive or foster homes for babies and children up to six years old. After the home moved to Seattle, it was sometimes called the Medina Seattle…
ID Number:1983.10.3107.2
Date:Circa 1926
Image of Eddie Bauer with steelhead trout, 1926
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Eddie Bauer with steelhead trout, 1926

In the 1920s, Eddie Bauer opened a sporting goods shop at 211 Seneca Street in downtown Seattle. At first, most of his business was in tennis and golf equipment, but he soon expanded into fishing tackle, hunting gear, and outdoor clothing. Bauer and the members of his staff were active in many sports and used their wide experience in helping…
ID Number:1983.10.3109.1
Date:1926
Image of Eitel Building, Seattle, circa 1926
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Eitel Building, Seattle, circa 1926

The Eitel Building, located at Second Avenue and Pike Street, was built in 1904. The building was designed by architect William Doty Van Siclen, who also designed Seattle's Seaboard Building. It was one of the first downtown buildings to primarily house medical offices. Signs in image: Bartell Drugs. Block Bros. Umbrellas - Leather Novelties. Boston Shoe [Shop]. Prottas & [Levi...]…
ID Number:1983.10.3111.2
Date:Circa 1926
Image of Snow vehicle, circa 1926
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Snow vehicle, circa 1926

Because Seattle was the closest major American port to Alaska, a number of Arctic explorers came through the city. Some tried out their equipment in the area. This photo, probably taken in 1926, shows a snow vehicle being tested near Snoqualmie Pass. This early snowmobile seems to have been part of the equipment considered by the British air explorer Hubert…
ID Number:1983.10.3112.1
Date:Circa 1926
Image of Interior view of a Sumner factory, January 16, 1926
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Interior view of a Sumner factory, January 16, 1926

Sumner, Washington, is the oldest town in the Puyallup Valley. The area was settled in the early 1850s, and by the 1910s, it had developed into a center of berry growing and dairy farms. Canning factories, crate plants, and other industries developed to support the agricultural activities. This photo, taken in Sumner in 1926, shows the interior of what appears…
ID Number:1983.10.3116.1
Date:1926
Image of Sumner business district, January 16, 1926
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Sumner business district, January 16, 1926

Sumner, Washington, is the oldest town in the Puyallup Valley. The area was settled in the early 1850s, and by the 1910s, it had developed into a center of berry growing and dairy farms. This photo shows downtown Sumner in 1925. The small object which appears to float just to the right of the upper center in the photo is…
ID Number:1983.10.3116.3
Date:1926
Image of School gymnasium in Sumner, January 16, 1926
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School gymnasium in Sumner, January 16, 1926

In January 1926, a photographer from Webster & Stevens took photographs of homes, businesses and other sights around Sumner, Washington. Included in the group was this photograph of the school gymnasium. A group of students is gathered at the entrance marked "GIRLS." The "BOYS" entrance is to the left of the main entrance. Photographer's Reference Number: 118686
ID Number:1983.10.3116.10
Date:1926
Image of Eagles Auditorium Building, Seattle, circa 1926
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Eagles Auditorium Building, Seattle, circa 1926

In February 1898, a group of Seattle theater owners met to discuss business and ended up founding a new organization - the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Like many other fraternal organizations, the group provided members with medical and funeral benefits, before these became widely available. In 1924, Eagles Aerie #1 built an elegant new lodge on Seventh Avenue at Union…
ID Number:1983.10.3141
Date:Circa 1926
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