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Man protesting motorcycle helmet law, Kent, June 30, 1994
In this June 1994 photo from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Kent motorcyclist Gary Lyons expresses his opinion about Washington State’s helmet law, which had just been called into question by an appellate court. This was a period when mandatory helmet laws were hotly debated throughout the country. Washington State’s 1990 helmet law was opposed by riders who championed “freedom of choice”…
ID Number:2000.107.19940630.9.06
Date:1994
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Ken Griffey scoring the winning run in Game 5 of the American League Division Series at the Kingdome, Seattle, October 8, 1995
It was an historic baseball game - Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees in a must-win game 5 playoff to take the American League Division. In the bottom of the 11th inning, the M’s trailed 5-4. Edgar Martinez was the batter and he delivered a hit that became known as “The Double,” scoring both Joey Cora and Ken Griffey, Jr.…
ID Number:2000.107.19951008.36
Date:1995
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Andrea Nagy stealing ball during Seattle Reign basketball game, Seattle, December 12, 1996
The Seattle Reign were the first professional women’s basketball team in Seattle, playing from 1996 to 1998 in the American Basketball League (ABL). The ABL was founded in 1996, with Seattle as one of eight founding teams. The league collapsed partway through the 1998 season under the financial pressure of competing with the rival Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), which…
ID Number:2000.107.19961212.16.04
Date:1996
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Ken Griffey, Jr. with children at Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club, Seattle, December 16, 1996
Ken Griffey, Jr. played for the Seattle Mariners from 1989-1999 and again from 2009 until his retirement from professional baseball in 2010. He was one of the Mariners' most successful and popular players. In addition to baseball, Griffey was also involved with his community's young people, and was a big supporter of the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club. He…
ID Number:2000.107.19961216.9.09
Date:1996
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Ken Griffey, Jr. with children at Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club, Seattle, December 16, 1996
Ken Griffey, Jr. played for the Seattle Mariners from 1989-1999 and again from 2009 until his retirement from professional baseball in 2010. He was one of the Mariners' most successful and popular players. In addition to baseball, Griffey was also involved with his community's young people, and was a big supporter of the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club. He…
ID Number:2000.107.19961216.9.16
Date:1996
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Debbie Osburn of the Seattle Reign basketball team, December 30, 1996
The Seattle Reign were the first professional women’s basketball team in Seattle, playing from 1996 to 1998 in the American Basketball League (ABL). The ABL was founded in 1996, with Seattle as one of eight founding teams. The league collapsed partway through the 1998 season under the financial pressure of competing with the rival Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), which…
ID Number:2000.107.19961230.19.18
Date:1996
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Seattle Reign players during game vs. San Jose Lasers, Seattle, January 19, 1997
The Seattle Reign were the first professional women’s basketball team in Seattle, playing from 1996 to 1998 in the American Basketball League (ABL). The ABL was founded in 1996, with Seattle as one of eight founding teams. The league collapsed partway through the 1998 season under the financial pressure of competing with the rival Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), which…
ID Number:2000.107.19970119.6.05
Date:1997
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Seattle Reign players during game vs. San Jose Lasers, Seattle, January 19, 1997
The Seattle Reign were the first professional women’s basketball team in Seattle, playing from 1996 to 1998 in the American Basketball League (ABL). The ABL was founded in 1996, with Seattle as one of eight founding teams. The league collapsed partway through the 1998 season under the financial pressure of competing with the rival Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), which…
ID Number:2000.107.19970119.6.12
Date:1997
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Chris Daigre teaching dance to Rainier High School students, Seattle, February 20, 1997
In February 1997, the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) and Ewajo Dance Workshop teamed up to introduce both classical and African dance forms to students at Rainier Beach High School. The PNB held classes at public schools as part of its Dance Chance Program, which was created to improve equity and access to classical dance training. Among the participating students at…
ID Number:2000.107.19970220.15.27
Date:1997
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Yalowicki brothers curling team at Granite Curling Club, Seattle, February 25, 1997
The Granite Curling Club of Seattle was founded in 1961 and is the largest curling club on the West Coast. It has also produced more national champions than any other club in the US. This image shows the Yalowicki brothers at the Granite Curling Club. From left, the brothers are Alan, Terry, Ryan (the team "skip", or captain), and Kelly.…
ID Number:2000.107.19970220.16.23
Date:1997