3221 results for: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, The
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Aerial view of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle, 1953
Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct carried traffic over the waterfront area, linking the northern part of the city to the industrial area south of the central business district. The first unit of the elevated roadway, from Battery Street to Dearborn Street, was completed in 1953 and a southern extension in 1959. The Viaduct closed in January 2019 after being replaced by…
ID Number:1986.5.12214.1
Date:1953
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Aerial of Alaskan Way Viaduct extension south to Spokane Street with a view northeast toward Seattle, 1959
Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct carried traffic over the waterfront area, linking the northern part of the city to the industrial area south of the central business district. The first unit of the elevated roadway, from Battery Street to Dearborn Street, was completed in 1953 and a southern extension in 1959. The Viaduct closed in January 2019 after being replaced by…
ID Number:1986.5.12223.1
Date:1959
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Jackson Street looking west from 22st Avenue South, Seattle, 1952
This calm street scene shows shops and businesses along Jackson Street near 22st Avenue South, in Seattle's Central Area. Signs in image read: Scharhon's Grocery & Poultry; Scharhon's Printing-Greeting Cards; Eger Bros. Bakery-Hot bread; Mobilgas; Brown's Service Station-GAS. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): February…
ID Number:1986.5.12386.1
Date:1952
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Aerial view of Aqua Theatre, Seattle, 1950
Seattle's Aqua Theatre, an open air stadium at the south end of Green Lake, began hosting performances during the summer of 1950. Sell out crowds enjoyed the premier act of that first season, The Aqua Follies, which included water ballet, musical groups and high-diving clowns. Due to its great success, in 1960 the seating area was expanded. However, in 1964…
ID Number:1986.5.12603.1
Date:1950
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Aqua Theatre at Green Lake during a production, Seattle, 1957
Seattle's Aqua Theatre, an open air stadium at the south end of Green Lake, opened during the summer of 1950. The Aqua Follies opened the first season, and sellout crowds watched water ballet, comedy and musical groups, and high-diving clowns. Several musicals such as 'South Pacific' were performed on the floating stage. Handwritten on sleeve: SEATTLE, THEATERS, Aqua Theater. Date…
ID Number:1986.5.12619.1
Date:1957
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Fox Theatre seen from the intersection of Olive Way and Seventh Avenue, Seattle, 1932
Opened in 1929, the Fox Theatre was the last theatre to open before the Depression hit Seattle. It was built to accommodate both motion pictures and live entertainment, with a large stage and 30 dressing rooms. The Clise family bought the theatre in 1936 and renamed it the Music Hall Theatre. It was known by this name until it was…
ID Number:1986.5.12635.1
Date:1932
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Green Lake Theatre, Seattle, 1937
This photo shows the second Green Lake Theatre, located at 7111 Woodlawn Avenue. It opened in 1937 and operated until 1950. The first Green Lake Theatre, opened in 1914, had been out of business for nine years when the new theatre opened. Signs in image include: Green Lake Theatre, Gala Opening, Thur. Aug. 5th. Living Mirrophonic Sound. Handwritten on sleeve:…
ID Number:1986.5.12637.1
Date:1937
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Music Box Theatre during premiere of Wuthering Heights, Seattle, 1939
The Music Box Theatre opened in 1932 at 1414 Fifth Avenue. It was torn down in 1986. Signs in image include: 'Wuthering Heights,' Premiere Preview, Tonite at 8:30. The Little Danish Coffee Shop. John Hamrick's Music Box Theatre. Handwritten on sleeve: SEATTLE, THEATERS, Music Box. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may…
ID Number:1986.5.12653.1
Date:1939
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Three women standing in front of the Hughes Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington campus, Seattle, May 1940
The Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington campus opened on May 16, 1940 with a production of "Spring Dance." Built with Works Progress Administration funds, the 172-seat theater, designed by Glenn Hughes, head of the University of Washington's School of Drama, and John Conway, chief designer for the drama department, was the first theater-in-the-round constructed in the United States.…
ID Number:1986.5.12660.1
Date:1940
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Roosevelt Theatre viewed from across Pike Street, Seattle, 1937
The Roosevelt Theatre with its Art Deco facade dates to 1933. Located at 515 Pike Street, it was demolished in 1986. Signs in image include: The Eagle Cigar Store. Home of the Green Apple Pie. 'Lost Horizon,' Frank Capra's Greatest Production with Ronald Colman and a Great Cast and Popeye Cartoon. Extra Late Show Tonight, Box Office Open Till 11…
ID Number:1986.5.12666.1
Date:1937