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Downtown Seattle facing east, July 12, 1939
This image of downtown Seattle appears to have been taken facing east from atop a building on Occidental Avenue South near South Main Street. The prominent street in the picture, which is visible on both the left and right edges of the frame, is likely Occidental Avenue South, which runs south from Yesler Avenue in Pioneer Square. Several prominent landmarks…
ID Number:1980.6985.1
Date:1939
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Rehearsal of "The Wayfarer" at Husky Stadium, Seattle, July 1921
In 1921, the Seattle Times organized the "Midsummer Fete," a week-long festival in July that included fireworks displays, dances, a parade of 7,000 members of Elks Lodges, and races between sailors of the U. S. Pacific Fleet, who were anchored in Elliott Bay for the event. In addition, a massive staging was presented of "The Wayfarer," a religious work combining…
ID Number:1980.7005.5
Date:1923
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Admiral Theater interior, Seattle, circa 1945
The Admiral Theater in West Seattle opened January 22, 1942. This undated photo shows the interior of the theater, which was decorated in a nautical theme. Fluorescent murals showed undersea life and the ceiling was painted with signs of the zodiac. The movie theater had 1000 seats, which were equipped with a new push-back feature that allowed moviegoers to let…
ID Number:1980.7021.1.3
Date:Circa 1945
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Portrait of B. Marcus Priteca, circa 1916
Scottish-born architect and designer Benjamin Marcus Priteca (1889-1971) arrived in Seattle around 1909. From 1910 to 1929, he worked exclusively for vaudeville magnate Alexander Pantages (1876-1936), designing more than 150 theaters, including Seattle's Coliseum, Orpheum, Paramount, and Admiral Theatres. Priteca also lent his design expertise to several synagogues, Longacres Racetrack, and Seattle Center Opera House. Priteca was named a fellow…
ID Number:1980.7021.62.1
Date:Circa 1916
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Portrait of B. Marcus Priteca, circa 1955
Scottish-born architect and designer Benjamin Marcus Priteca (1889-1971) arrived in Seattle around 1909. From 1910 to 1929, he worked exclusively for vaudeville magnate Alexander Pantages (1876-1936), designing more than 150 theaters, including Seattle's Coliseum, Orpheum, Paramount, and Admiral Theatres. Priteca also lent his design expertise to several synagogues, Longacres Racetrack, and Seattle Center Opera House. Priteca was named a fellow…
ID Number:1980.7021.62.2
Date:Circa 1955
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Reunion of students and teachers of Denny School, Seattle, June 24, 1928
Seattle grew fast in the 1880s. Denny School was overcrowded from the day it opened in 1884 in what was then Seattle's north end. Two wings were soon added to hold additional classrooms. The west wing was torn down in 1911 when part of Denny Hill was regraded. Classes continued in the rest of the building until 1928, when it…
ID Number:1980.7039.2
Date:1928
Ephemera
Warshal's wall mural postcard, circa 1977
Pictured on this postcard is the exterior of Warshal's Sporting Goods, a long-time Seattle outdoor emporium, highlighting a new mural on the South Wall. The mural was co-commissioned by the Seattle Art Commission as part of the Seattle Walls project of the Downtown Seattle Development Association. The mural was designed and painted by artist Fay Jones, whose work has been…
ID Number:1980.7040.2
Date:Circa 1977
Postcard
Smith Tower, Seattle, circa 1915
This view looking north shows the 42-story L. C. Smith Building (Smith Tower) rising above Seattle. Named for its original owner, Lyman Cornelius Smith of Smith Corona typewriter fame, it was the tallest building in Seattle from 1914 until the SeaFirst Building was constructed in 1968. Signs in image: M. Furuya Co. Importers & Exporters. Western Dry Goods Co. Seattle…
ID Number:1980.7054.4
Date:Circa 1915
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Seattle High School Class of 1897
As the population of Seattle grew, so did the city's schools. The first school was called "Central School," a name that was applied to several different buildings as the original building was outgrown and a subsequent building burned down. In 1900, the older students of Seattle would have attended Seattle High School, located on the third floor of a building…
ID Number:1980.7070.47
Date:1897
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Men posing outside Jewel Saloon after Great Seattle Fire, June 1889
The Great Fire of June 6, 1889 was a significant turning point in Seattle's history and changed both the physical and political landscapes of the City. The fire completely consumed 100 acres of Seattle's business district and waterfront. The city didn't take much time to mourn; most businesses decided to rebuild where they had been, and quickly set up tents…
ID Number:1980.7092.1
Date:1889