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NCR demonstration printout, World's Fair, Seattle, 1962
The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of world cultures. The World of Commerce and Industry exhibit included domestic and foreign exhibitors…
ID Number:2014.101.14.1
Date:1962
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Heep's Lunch room, Seattle, circa 1920
A typical eatery in Seattle's downtown business district, Heep's Lunch was located at 1207 3rd Avenue." This photo is part of an album titled "The Swedes' Life and Work in the State of Washington" and was acquired by the Swedish Club of Seattle. Some of the photos in the album are signed Nordlands Foto Company, K.E. Nordland owner, 1707 Market…
ID Number:2016.59.48
Date:Circa 1920
Photograph
Strom & Olsen Hardwood Floors, 12th Ave., Seattle, circa 1920
This image shows two men in front of the Strom & Olsen hardwood flooring business on 12th Avenue between E Olive Street and E Pine Street. A delivery truck for Strom & Olsen is at right.Edwin Conrad Strom (1881-1965) was born in Sweden, and immigrated to the U. S. in 1907. His advertisement in the 1920 Polk's Seattle City Directory…
ID Number:2016.59.51
Date:Circa 1920
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Wallin & Nordstrom shoe store, Seattle, circa 1920
John W. Nordstrom immigrated from Sweden in 1887 and joined the Klondike Gold Rush ten years later. After earning a healthy profit from his claim in Alaska, Nordstrom returned to Seattle eager to invest his money. He reunited with Carl Wallin, a friend from his Alaska days who owned a shoe-repair shop in downtown Seattle. In 1901, they opened Wallin…
ID Number:2016.59.60
Date:Circa 1920
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Wallin & Nordstrom shoe store, Seattle, circa 1920
John W. Nordstrom immigrated from Sweden in 1887 and joined the Klondike Gold Rush ten years later. After earning a healthy profit from his claim in Alaska, Nordstrom returned to Seattle eager to invest his money. He reunited with Carl Wallin, a friend from his Alaska days who owned a shoe-repair shop in downtown Seattle. In 1901, they opened Wallin…
ID Number:2016.59.62
Date:Circa 1920
Document
Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway stock certificate, 1887
The Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway incorporated in 1885 when a group of businessmen, headed by Thomas Burke, decided to invest in a line to connect downtown Seattle with points east. By 1889 the railroad had reached Snoqualmie Falls, where it linked to a northbound line. This Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway stock certificate for 100 shares was…
ID Number:2016.81.11
Date:1887
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Oscar Lindgren at Pacific Coast Cement Company, Seattle, circa 1953
The Pacific Coast Cement Company was located on a 20-acre site along the East Duwamish waterway near Charleston Street from 1928-1947. The plant was designed to be easily accessible by highway, railroad, and ship along a private 460-foot wharf. At its peak, the Pacific Coast Cement Company was capable of producing 3,400 barrels of cement a day. Cement is mixed…
ID Number:2016.92.3
Date:Circa 1953
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Dallas Graham, cement packer at Pacific Coast Cement Company, Seattle, circa 1953
The Pacific Coast Cement Company was located on a 20-acre site along the East Duwamish waterway near Charleston Street from 1928-1947. The plant was designed to be easily accessible by highway, railroad, and ship along a private 460-foot wharf. At its peak, the Pacific Coast Cement Company was capable of producing 3,400 barrels of cement a day. Cement is mixed…
ID Number:2016.92.16
Date:Circa 1953
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A. Koch and John Grim at Pacific Coast Cement Company, Seattle, December 12, 1952
The Pacific Coast Cement Company was located on a 20-acre site along the East Duwamish waterway near Charleston Street from 1928-1947. The plant was designed to be easily accessible by highway, railroad, and ship along a private 460-foot wharf. At its peak, the Pacific Coast Cement Company was capable of producing 3,400 barrels of cement a day. Cement is mixed…
ID Number:2016.92.24
Date:1952
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Plant foremen at Pacific Coast Cement Company, Seattle, 1952
The Pacific Coast Cement Company was located on a 20-acre site along the East Duwamish waterway near Charleston Street from 1928-1947. The plant was designed to be easily accessible by highway, railroad, and ship along a private 460-foot wharf. At its peak, the Pacific Coast Cement Company was capable of producing 3,400 barrels of cement a day. Cement is mixed…
ID Number:2016.92.39
Date:1952