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Image of Fourth of July fireworks at the Times Square Building, Seattle, circa 1921
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Fourth of July fireworks at the Times Square Building, Seattle, circa 1921

The Times Square Building was the center for many of Seattle's community activities. This photo, taken during an Independence Day celebration in the early 1920s, shows fireworks shooting from the roof of the building and lighting the night sky. Webster & Stevens number: 86173
ID Number:1983.10.2156.2
Date:Circa 1921
Image of Chinese dance group with decorated car on King Street, May 1921
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Chinese dance group with decorated car on King Street, May 1921

On May 23 through 28, 1921, Seattle's Chinese residents held a week-long carnival to raise money for the Chinese Famine Fund, which was raising money for the those impacted by famine in northern China. The event was called Go-Hing and was sponsored by the China Club, Chinese consul Goon Dip, and an advisory committee of Seattle and Washington state civic…
ID Number:1983.10.2187.2
Date:1921
Image of Chinese arch at the Go-Hing carnival, May 1921
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Chinese arch at the Go-Hing carnival, May 1921

On May 23 through 28, 1921, Seattle's Chinese residents held a week-long carnival to raise money for the Chinese Famine Fund, which was raising money for the those impacted by famine in northern China. The event was called Go-Hing and was sponsored by the China Club, Chinese consul Goon Dip, and an advisory committee of Seattle and Washington state civic…
ID Number:1983.10.2188
Date:1921
Image of Chinese girls working on famine relief fund, May 1921
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Chinese girls working on famine relief fund, May 1921

On May 23 through 28, 1921, Seattle's Chinese residents held a week-long carnival to raise money for the Chinese Famine Fund, which was raising money for the those impacted by famine in northern China. The event was called Go-Hing and was sponsored by the China Club, Chinese consul Goon Dip, and an advisory committee of Seattle and Washington state civic…
ID Number:1983.10.2189
Date:1921
Image of Chinese group, University of Washington, May 1921
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Chinese group, University of Washington, May 1921

On May 23 through 28, 1921, Seattle's Chinese residents held a week-long carnival to raise money for the Chinese Famine Fund, which was raising money for the those impacted by famine in northern China. The event was called Go-Hing and was sponsored by the China Club, Chinese consul Goon Dip, and an advisory committee of Seattle and Washington state civic…
ID Number:1983.10.2190
Date:1921
Image of Man with a tall corn plant at the Tolt Fair, circa 1922
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Man with a tall corn plant at the Tolt Fair, circa 1922

According to members of the Tolt Historical Society, the town of Tolt held a fair in 1922. This Tolt Fair photo shows a man, possibly Victor Gonnason, standing by the cannery building with a giant corn plant. Tolt's name had been changed to Carnation in 1917, but many residents continued to use the old name. Webster & Stevens number: 86717
ID Number:1983.10.2287.3
Date:Circa 1922
Image of Automobiles crossing the Cascades through Stevens Pass, July 12,1925
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Automobiles crossing the Cascades through Stevens Pass, July 12,1925

After the Snoqualmie Pass road was built through the Cascade Mountains, a second trans-mountain road was built at Stevens Pass. Some 1,200 people in 283 cars drove up to Stevens Pass for the official dedication on July 11, 1925. Photographers from the Webster & Stevens firm, in the official Seattle Times press car, took photos the following day.This photo shows…
ID Number:1983.10.2935.2
Date:1925
Image of Christmas decorations on University Way, Seattle, circa 1926
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Christmas decorations on University Way, Seattle, circa 1926

University Way, nicknamed "The Ave" is the business district closest to the University of Washington. University students, faculty, and staff can easily walk to the University Bookstore, restaurants, banks, and other businesses in the area. This photo, taken around 1926, shows the Ave decorated for Christmas. Signs in image: Enterprise Furniture Co. [Mar...tts]. Wallin [...]. Music Store. Store No. 11…
ID Number:1983.10.3434.2
Date:Circa 1926
Image of Christmas tree on University Street, circa 1927
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Christmas tree on University Street, circa 1927

During one holiday season in the late 1920s, downtown decorations included a large Christmas tree with lights and ornaments. Groups performed nearby on a small stage. This photo shows the decorated tree in the center of an island in University Street, outside the Olympic Hotel. Description in handwritten inventory: P.S. Power & Light Co. Metropolitan X-mas treePhotographer's Reference Number: 128388
ID Number:1983.10.3883.2
Date:Circa 1927
Image of New England House, possibly during Fourth of July celebrations, 1888
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New England House, possibly during Fourth of July celebrations, 1888

The New England House, a hotel, stood on Commercial Street in the heart of downtown Seattle. During the early 1880s, most of its residents were single men who worked in the downtown area. This image may show the 4th of July celebrations in 1888. The hotel was hung with evergreen swags and cloth bunting. Original copy negativeOriginal photograph: May 6,…
ID Number:1983.10.6079
Date:1888
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