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Al, Izzy, and Butch Smith at home, Seattle, circa 1948
Albert Joseph "Al" Smith, Sr. (1916-2008), was a photographer and prolific chronicler of life in Seattle's Central Area during the mid- to late-20th century. From a hobby begun as a preteen, Mr. Smith began his "weekend job" and photography business, On the Spot, in the 1940s, capturing life in the city’s Black community, the Central Area neighborhood, and the local…
ID Number:2014.49.11.12.31
Date:Circa 1948
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Neighborhood houses, Seattle, circa 1955
Al Smith took many photographs in Seattle’s Central District, located between the downtown business district and out along East Madison. Housing discrimination and restrictive real estate covenants meant that this was one of the few areas where African Americans could live. Much of the neighborhood was made up of small older brick or frame houses. Here, two Central Area residents…
ID Number:2014.49.011.019.0090
Date:Circa 1955
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Cheryl Inez Smith playing the piano, Seattle, circa 1955
Here, Cheryl Inez Smith, the photographer's 18-month-old daughter, sits on a stool at a piano in the living room of the family's Central District home.
ID Number:2014.49.014.008.0010
Date:Circa 1955
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Cheryl Inez Smith sitting in kitchen, Seattle, circa 1955
Cheryl Inez Smith, the photographer's one-year-old daughter, sits smiling in a highchair with her birthday cake, on which is written "Happy Birthday Cheryl."
ID Number:2014.49.014.010.0014
Date:Circa 1955
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Slick Adams sitting with a small boy, Seattle circa 1953
Slick Adams, a man well-known as a skilled ballroom dancer, sits at the edge of a boxing ring. Next to him stands an unidentified small boy of about 2 years old, wearing a fringed leather jacket.
ID Number:2014.49.014.014.0018
Date:Circa 1953
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Nakamura family posing in garden, Seattle, circa 1962
Four members of the Nakamura family hold American flags and stand together in the garden created by Mr. Nakamura at 15th Avenue and Yesler Way.
ID Number:2014.49.014.033.0074
Date:Circa 1962
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Party group posing with raised glasses, Seattle, circa 1953
Twelve unidentified men and women pose together in a living room of an unidentified home. Most of the revelers stand in front of a wallpapered wall, while some sit on the floor by a coffee table.
ID Number:2014.49.014.057.0138
Date:Circa 1953
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Buddy and Jinx Brashear posing with their son, Seattle, circa 1953
Musician Buddy Brashear played piano with Billy Tolles and his Men of Jive. Here, Buddy and Jinx Brashear pose with their young son next to a Christmas tree set up on a dining table.
ID Number:2014.49.014.058.0139
Date:Circa 1953
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Couple with television set in living room, Seattle, circa 1953
An unidentified man and woman stand in front of a television set in a living room. He is holding a cup, looking at the camera, and pointing while she adjusts the set and looks at him.
ID Number:2014.49.014.058.0140
Date:Circa 1953
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Woman in wedding dress outside a house, Seattle, circa 1955
While photographer Al Smith may be better known for his Seattle jazz club images, he also took many photos of family and friends in their everyday lives. Here, a smiling bride holds a wedding bouquet as she poses for her portrait outside a house.
ID Number:2014.49.15.012.04
Date:Circa 1955