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Image of Letter from J.M.C. Warren to Hiram Warren, 1903
Correspondence

Letter from J.M.C. Warren to Hiram Warren, 1903

This letter dated July 26, 1903 from J.M.C. Warren of Northbend (now North Bend), Washington to his uncle Hiram L. Warren in Ballard discusses Hiram's recent immigration to the region, offering suggestions of where he can find work at a mill as a sawyer, planer, or filer. J.M.C. Warren mentions that mills outside the city pay sawyers more. According to…
ID Number:2022.38.14
Date:1903
Image of Two men hoisting an evergreen tree into a Malmo & Co. truck, Seattle, circa 1925
Photograph

Two men hoisting an evergreen tree into a Malmo & Co. truck, Seattle, circa 1925

Charles Malmo emigrated from Norway in 1878, arrived in Seattle in 1891, and established Malmo Seed and Nursery Company in 1893. He opened his first garden store at 916 Second Avenue in what would become downtown Seattle. Over the years, the Malmo company expanded to several locations and became known for its fine plants, trees, and landscaping services.In this image,…
ID Number:2024.12.20
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Building Trades Day for the United War Chest poster, 1942
Poster

Building Trades Day for the United War Chest poster, 1942

This poster advertises Building Trades Day for the United War Chest, held on Monday, October 19, 1942, during World War II. On this day, men working on building and construction projects were asked to give a day's pay to the War Chest. Unions donated generously, with many receiving "E" (for excellence) banner blue ribbon awards. Text on poster: Some of…
ID Number:2024.15.1
Date:1942
Image of Steelworkers marching to the waterfront, Seattle, December 1, 1999
Photograph

Steelworkers marching to the waterfront, Seattle, December 1, 1999

The Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in Seattle from November 30 to December 3, 1999. Trade ministers and other officials from the WTO's 135 member nations met in an unsuccessful attempt to plan negotiations to further deregulate free trade. Tens of thousands of activists for many causes gathered to protest what they saw as…
ID Number:2024.54.10.03
Date:1999
Image of Union Way street sign at WTO protests, Seattle, November 30, 1999
Photograph

Union Way street sign at WTO protests, Seattle, November 30, 1999

The Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in Seattle from November 30 to December 3, 1999. Trade ministers and other officials from the WTO's 135 member nations met in an unsuccessful attempt to plan negotiations to further deregulate free trade. Tens of thousands of activists for many causes gathered to protest what they saw as…
ID Number:2024.54.18.13
Date:1999
Image of Labor union rally at Memorial Stadium, Seattle, November 30, 1999
Photograph

Labor union rally at Memorial Stadium, Seattle, November 30, 1999

The Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in Seattle from November 30 to December 3, 1999. Trade ministers and other officials from the WTO's 135 member nations met in an unsuccessful attempt to plan negotiations to further deregulate free trade. Tens of thousands of activists for many causes gathered to protest what they saw as…
ID Number:2024.54.21.09
Date:1999
Image of Associated Shipbuilders employee operating a sandblaster, Seattle, September 12, 1941
Photograph

Associated Shipbuilders employee operating a sandblaster, Seattle, September 12, 1941

Founded in 1889, the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company was also called Puget Sound Bridge and Drydock, Associated Shipbuilders, and Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company. The company participated in most major construction sites in the Pacific Northwest, and they are responsible for many ships, including some of the Washington State ferries and many naval vessels during and after World…
ID Number:Lib1988.13.4.2a.1
Date:1941
Image of Associated Shipbuilding employee spot welding plates to ribs, Seattle, September 12, 1941
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Associated Shipbuilding employee spot welding plates to ribs, Seattle, September 12, 1941

Founded in 1889, the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company was also called Puget Sound Bridge and Drydock, Associated Shipbuilders, and Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company. The company participated in most major construction sites in the Pacific Northwest, and they are responsible for many ships, including some of the Washington State ferries and many naval vessels during and after World…
ID Number:Lib1988.13.4.2a.3
Date:1941
Image of Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company employees working on the USS Plainview, Seattle, 1964
Photograph

Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company employees working on the USS Plainview, Seattle, 1964

Founded in 1889, the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company was also called Puget Sound Bridge and Drydock, Associated Shipbuilders, and Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company. The company participated in most major construction sites in the Pacific Northwest, and they are responsible for many ships, including some of the Washington State ferries and many naval vessels during and after World…
ID Number:Lib1988.13.12.1bb.4.3
Date:1964
Image of Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company employees working on the USS Plainview, Seattle, circa 1964
Photograph

Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company employees working on the USS Plainview, Seattle, circa 1964

Founded in 1889, the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company was also called Puget Sound Bridge and Drydock, Associated Shipbuilders, and Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company. The company participated in most major construction sites in the Pacific Northwest, and they are responsible for many ships, including some of the Washington State ferries and many naval vessels during and after World…
ID Number:Lib1988.13.12.1bb.4.4
Date:Circa 1964
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