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Image of Residence of Jacob Furth, Seattle, circa 1890
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Residence of Jacob Furth, Seattle, circa 1890

Jacob Furth was born in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) in 1840. He started out in the clothing and dry goods business in San Francisco before coming to Seattle in 1882. Furth founded one of Seattle's early banks, owned real estate, and was active in the development of the city's street railway system.This photo, taken around 1890, shows…
ID Number:SHS8966
Date:Circa 1890
Image of Thomsen residence, Seattle, circa 1892
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Thomsen residence, Seattle, circa 1892

This residence was built for Otto Ranke in 1889 at 916 Terry Avenue. It was designed by Elmer Fisher. After Ranke died in 1892, the Moritz Thomsen family purchased the home, and they lived here for many years. The home was razed in 1957. Caption on image: Moritz Thomsen's Residence From MadisonTyped on verso: Thomsen, Moritz - exterior view from…
ID Number:SHS9415
Date:Circa 1892
Image of James Clemmer residence, Seattle, circa 1915
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James Clemmer residence, Seattle, circa 1915

This Spanish-style home at 2612 Harvard Avenue East (near Roanoke Park) belonged to James Clemmer, who owned the first true movie theater in Seattle. The Clemmer family also owned the Kenneth Hotel at First and Cherry, which had the Dream Theater on its main floor. Typed on verso: [2600 block] Harvard East, Seattle. Home of James Clemmer, owner of the…
ID Number:SHS9521
Date:Circa 1915
Image of James Clemmer residence interior, Seattle, circa 1915
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James Clemmer residence interior, Seattle, circa 1915

James Clemmer started two of Seattle's early movie theaters, the Clemmer and the Dream. During the 1920s and 30s, he managed several other theaters, including the Fifth Avenue. His home near Roanoke Park was lavishly furnished in the style of the time. Typed on verso: Interior scene, Clemmer home, [2600 block] Harvard East, Seattle. Owner Clemmer Theater.SHS category: Homes- Interior
ID Number:SHS9525
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Pilchuck Julia, Snohomish, 1915
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Pilchuck Julia, Snohomish, 1915

The Snohomish (written Sduhubš in their language) are a Coast Salish people who have lived along the Snohomish River since time immemorial. Their largest village was Hibulb, near the mouth of the river in what is now Everett. Like their other Coast Salish neighbors, the Snohomish used dugout canoes to travel along rivers and around Puget Sound. Salmon fishing was…
ID Number:SHS12888
Date:1915
Image of Louis Hoffman family, circa 1905
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Louis Hoffman family, circa 1905

Many of Seattle's Jewish residents were successful businessmen. In this family portrait, probably taken in the early 1900s, Louis Hoffman stands with his wife and five children. In 1901, Hoffman was the manager of the Rival Clothing Company, and he lived with his family at 423 Terry Avenue on First Hill.
ID Number:SHS15659
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Children in the Wallingford Kiddie Parade, Seattle, August 1, 1955
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Children in the Wallingford Kiddie Parade, Seattle, August 1, 1955

The Wallingford Kiddie Parade (now Wallingford Family Parade) was begun in 1949 and promoted as “All About Kids” by Seafair, Seattle's summer festival since 1950.In this image children in costume march west into the intersection of 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue, the neighborhood’s signature cross-roads. Signs in image: Wallingford Picture & Gift Shop; Archie's New 4 Chair Barber Shop; Daily…
ID Number:SHS15954
Date:1955
Image of Moritz Thomsen family, Seattle, circa 1914
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Moritz Thomsen family, Seattle, circa 1914

Born in what is now Denmark, Moritz Thomsen (1850-1932) arrived in Seattle in 1896 to build a second flour mill for Centennial Mills (now Krusteaz Brand). A tireless industrialist, Thomsen at one time was president of 14 corporations, including the Centennial Mill Company, and the Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company.In this image, Thomsen is pictured here with his family in…
ID Number:SHS17070
Date:Circa 1914
Image of Ibsen family water skiing on Lake Washington, Seattle, circa 1955
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Ibsen family water skiing on Lake Washington, Seattle, circa 1955

Water skiing pioneer Donald Sylvester Ibsen (1910-1993) was a star athlete at Roosevelt High School, and made his first pair of water skis the summer he graduated, in 1928. Within 10 years he had started the Olympic Water Ski Club and created a water ski team to perform shows around the Northwest. He also appeared on the pages of Life…
ID Number:SHS19348
Date:Circa 1955
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