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Image of Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, 1914
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Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, 1914

In this photo, a small boat travels west along the Salmon Bay waterway next to the construction site of the Hiram Chittenden locks, which had their official opening in 1917. The brothers Clarence and Otto Langstaff were prolific amateur photographers in Seattle. Clarence worked as a carpenter and also spent time at Mt. Rainier as a guide. Otto worked for…
ID Number:Lib1993.8.35
Date:1914
Image of Great Northern Railroad bridge construction, Ballard, 1912
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Great Northern Railroad bridge construction, Ballard, 1912

The bascule bridge that crosses Salmon Bay was built for the Great Northern Railroad and completed in 1914. This photo shows its stone supports during the initial stages of construction. The photographer stood on the Magnolia side of the waterway, looking towards Ballard. The brothers Clarence and Otto Langstaff were prolific amateur photographers in Seattle. Clarence worked as a carpenter…
ID Number:Lib1993.8.37
Date:1912
Image of Blue Angels flying over Lake Washington during Seafair, Mount Rainier in background, Seattle, 1987
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Blue Angels flying over Lake Washington during Seafair, Mount Rainier in background, Seattle, 1987

The Blue Angels are the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, founded in 1946. They have flown in Seattle's Seafair air show almost every year since the air shows began in 1972. The Blue Angels have flown eight different models of demonstration aircraft in their history. In this image taken by photographer Josef Scaylea they fly new F/A-18 Hornets over Lake…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.49
Date:1987
Image of Sunrise over Lake Washington, Seattle, 1971
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Sunrise over Lake Washington, Seattle, 1971

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea enjoyed taking photos of the area's bodies of water, including this picture of the sunrise…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.56
Date:1971
Image of University of Washington varsity crew team on Lake Washington, Seattle, 1979
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University of Washington varsity crew team on Lake Washington, Seattle, 1979

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.In Scaylea's words, this photo of UW's crew team on Lake Washington is "always one of…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.158
Date:1979
Image of Mount Rainier and Lake Washington from Madrona neighborhood, Seattle, 1960
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Mount Rainier and Lake Washington from Madrona neighborhood, Seattle, 1960

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea said about ths iconic photo, "Of the hundreds of pictures of Mt. Rainier that have…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.173
Date:1960
Image of Blue Angels flying over Lake Washington during Seafair, Mount Rainier in background, Seattle, August 1978
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Blue Angels flying over Lake Washington during Seafair, Mount Rainier in background, Seattle, August 1978

The Blue Angels are the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, founded in 1946. They have flown in Seattle's Seafair air show almost every year since the air shows began in 1972. Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.175
Date:8/1978
Image of Log raft on Lake Washington, Renton, 1965
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Log raft on Lake Washington, Renton, 1965

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.This photo features a log raft on Lake Washington. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten on verso:…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.187
Date:1965
Image of Log rafts being towed through Montlake Cut, Seattle, 1955
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Log rafts being towed through Montlake Cut, Seattle, 1955

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea said of this photo of a log raft being towed, "In the late 40's and…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.196
Date:1955
Image of Mattie Wheeler Howeattle, Taholah, 1965
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Mattie Wheeler Howeattle, Taholah, 1965

Mattie Wheeler Howeattle (1861-1967) was an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation. She married Washington Howeattle, a Quileute tribal member and representative of the Quinault Council. The couple lived in Taholah and were well-known for their knowledge of Quilieute and Quinault traditions, and Mattie was an accomplished basket and doll maker.Mattie Howeattle lived to be 106, and photographer Josef…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.198
Date:1965
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