1344 results for: Seattle Center
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Jim Ellis, Seattle, September 1974
James Reed "Jim" Ellis (b. 1921), a Franklin High School graduate and Seattle lawyer, is widely regarded as one of the most visionary civic activists in King County history. In the late 1950s he spearheaded the clean up of Lake Washington, leading to the creation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro), which became a regional transportation system. In the…
ID Number:2000.107.056.08.02
Date:1974
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Jim Ellis at Freeway Park dedication ceremony, Seattle, July 6, 1981
James Reed "Jim" Ellis (b. 1921), a Franklin High School graduate and Seattle lawyer, is widely regarded as one of the most visionary civic activists in King County history. In the late 1950s he spearheaded the clean up of Lake Washington, leading to the creation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro), which became a regional transportation system. In the…
ID Number:2000.107.056.08.03
Date:1981
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Models pose in Afro-American fashions, Seattle, November 14, 1969
An Afro-American fashion show by the Zebra Boutique was featured in a luncheon at the Pacific Science Center as part of the Congress of the Arts, a series of meetings on key issues in the arts and education. The models in this image from the fashion show are identified as, from left to right, Donna Rhodes, Lisa Skinner, Cheryl Gibbs,…
ID Number:2000.107.060.18.01
Date:1969
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Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, January 23, 1979
Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., a model poses in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs, the "Ron" overalls, and the "Harley" parka. From 1953-1996 the company founded by Sam Roffe…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.01
Date:1979
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Child models posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, December 20, 1979
Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., three young models pose in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs for children, the "Jr. Ron" overalls, and, from left, the "Chuck," Brad, and "Jack"…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.02
Date:1979
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Model posing in Roffe ski wear, Seattle, November 23, 1978
Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Roffe, Inc., a model poses in the Seattle ski wear company's latest designs, the "Cindy" overalls, and the "Abby" parka. From 1953-1996 the company founded by Sam Roffe…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.03
Date:1978
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Models posing in Generra Sportswear, Seattle, May 21, 1981
Until the 1990s, Seattle was a thriving apparel-manufacturing center, and enjoyed a reputation as the nation's leader in outerwear, eventually losing business and jobs to cheap overseas labor.In this promotional image from Generra Sporstwear, Inc., models pose at Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill with the Space Needle in the background, showing off the company's latest designs. Originally a men's…
ID Number:2000.107.061.03.04
Date:1981
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Filipino-American débutantes at Filipino Community Center, Seattle, January 14, 1967
The Filipino Community of Seattle, Inc. (FCS) was formed in 1935 as the Philippine Commonwealth Council of Seattle, and by 1965 had found a permanent home in the Rainier Valley neighborhood. As of 2019 the FCS continues to serve the Filipino American community through educational programs, senior services, dance and language classes, and advocacy. In this image, nine women chosen…
ID Number:2000.107.062.03.01
Date:1967
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Barbara Bergano and Lope Malle roasting a pig at Seafair Fiesta Filipina, Seattle, August 7, 1971
Fiesta Filipina (also Philippine Festival) began as an annual event commemorating the anniversary of Philippine Independence. The event was held at Seward Park and became part of Seafair, Seattle's ten-week-long summer festival. In 1987 the event was moved to the Seattle Center, where by 1997 it had been renamed Pagdiriwang and become one of the five ethnic and cultural festivals…
ID Number:2000.107.062.03.02
Date:1971
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Virginia Ordona, Diana Floresca, and Theresa Ordona dancing at Philippine Festival, Seattle, July 31, 1960
Fiesta Filipina (also Philippine Festival) began as an annual event commemorating the anniversary of Philippine Independence. The event was held at Seward Park and became part of Seafair, Seattle's ten-week-long summer festival. In 1987 the event was moved to the Seattle Center, where by 1997 it had been renamed Pagdiriwang and become one of the five ethnic and cultural festivals…
ID Number:2000.107.062.03.05
Date:1960