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Image of View northwest from Frosh Pond on University of Washington campus, Seattle, November 7, 1931
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View northwest from Frosh Pond on University of Washington campus, Seattle, November 7, 1931

The buildings behind the pond are Johnson Hall, Suzzallo Library, and the Physics Hall. Parrington Hall is visible in the middle distance. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Physics & Aeronautics Hall [sic] 11/7/31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138159
ID Number:1983.10.4308
Date:1931
Image of University of Washington Guggenheim Hall, Seattle, November 7, 1931
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University of Washington Guggenheim Hall, Seattle, November 7, 1931

Guggenheim Hall, dedicated in April 1930, was designed by architect John Graham for the aeronautics department at University of Washington. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Aeronautics Bldg. 11/7/31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138156Caption information source: "Guggenheim Hall," William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Aeronautics, https://www.aa.washington.edu/about/guggenheim
ID Number:1983.10.4309
Date:1931
Image of Huntington Apartments, Seattle, November 1, 1931
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Huntington Apartments, Seattle, November 1, 1931

During the first quarter of the twentieth century, many mid-rise apartments were constructed, especially on First Hill, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne Hill. The Huntington Apartments at 616 East Thomas are an excellent example of this type of residence. Handwritten on sleeve: Huntington Apts. 11-1-31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138142
ID Number:1983.10.4312
Date:1931
Image of St. Edwards Seminary, Kenmore, September 15, 1931
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St. Edwards Seminary, Kenmore, September 15, 1931

The St. Edwards Seminary on Lake Washington trained boys for the Catholic priesthood from 1931 until the late 1970s, when it was sold to Washington state for a park. Handwritten on sleeve: St. Edwards Seminary, Ints. Groups Exts. 9/15/31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138058Caption information source: "History Echoes in Decaying Halls of St. Edward Seminary," by Katherine Long, Kenmore Heritage Society, June…
ID Number:1983.10.4319.9
Date:1931
Image of Students eating in St. Edwards Seminary dining hall, Kenmore, September 15, 1931
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Students eating in St. Edwards Seminary dining hall, Kenmore, September 15, 1931

The St. Edwards Seminary on Lake Washington trained boys for the Catholic priesthood from 1931 until the late 1970s, when it was sold to Washington state for a park.This photo shows students at the dining hall of the seminary. Handwritten on sleeve: St. Edwards Seminary Ints. Groups Exts. 9/15/31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138058Caption information source: "History Echoes in Decaying Halls of…
ID Number:1983.10.4319.10
Date:1931
Image of St. Edwards Seminary students, Kenmore, August 26, 1931
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St. Edwards Seminary students, Kenmore, August 26, 1931

The St. Edwards Seminary on Lake Washington trained boys for the Catholic priesthood from 1931 until the late 1970s, when it was sold to Washington state for a park.This group portrait shows students at the seminary in front of the main entrance. Handwritten on sleeve: St. Edwards Seminary 8/26/31.Photographer's Reference Number: 137954Caption information source: "History Echoes in Decaying Halls of…
ID Number:1983.10.4323.2
Date:1931
Image of Swimmers at Madrona Beach, August 9, 1931
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Swimmers at Madrona Beach, August 9, 1931

During hot weather, Seattle residents could cool off at nearby swimming beaches. Madison and Madrona Beaches, on Lake Washington, were both very popular. In this photo, taken at Madrona Beach in 1931, young children play in the shallow water while older swimmers crowd onto the float and diving platform. Description in handwritten inventory: Madrona Beach 8-9-31Photographer's Reference Number: 137814
ID Number:1983.10.4326
Date:1931
Image of Mrs. J.F. Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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Mrs. J.F. Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.This photo shows the grounds of Mrs. J.F. Douglass's home. Handwritten on sleeve: Mrs. J.F. Douglass Grounds Highlands 5/11/31.Photographer's Reference Number:…
ID Number:1983.10.4335.2
Date:1931
Image of Mrs. J.F. Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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Mrs. J.F. Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.This photo shows a pond on the grounds of Mrs. J.F. Douglass's home. Handwritten on sleeve: Mrs. J.F. Douglass Grounds Highlands…
ID Number:1983.10.4335.4
Date:1931
Image of A. Scott Bullitt residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
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A. Scott Bullitt residence, The Highlands, May 11, 1931

A. Scott Bullitt was a member of a prominent Kentucky family, a Princeton graduate and a lawyer who transplanted to Seattle. In 1918 he married Dorothy Stimson, a young woman from a wealthy Seattle family. He was passionate about politics and, unlike his in-laws the Stimsons, he was a Democrat. He organized the Democratic party in Washington state and ran…
ID Number:1983.10.4349.2
Date:1931
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