122 results for: Davis
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Robert Davis, Jr. leading protest outside SCC, Seattle, May 22, 1969
In 1969, Seattle Community College (SCC) faced boycotts, demonstrations, and rioting in protest of disparities in funding and academic focus between the College's central campus, located near the city's black residential area, and the north and south campuses, located in predominantly white neighborhoods. Out of $33 million in capital funds for the three campuses, the central campus, located on Capitol…
ID Number:2000.107.171.17.01
Date:1969
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Seven millionth visitor to the Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle, September 1, 1962
In September 1962, Rod Dewar, an industrial arts teacher from the Highline School District, was stopped as he passed through the gate to the Seattle’s World’s Fair (Century 21). He was congratulated on being the seven millionth visitor to the Fair, and presented with gifts.Here, Rod Dewar celebrates being named Visitor 7,000,000. He is accompanied by Senator Hubert Humphrey of…
ID Number:2000.107.172.08.02
Date:1962
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Land-based dispatchers calling tug boat captain, Seattle, June 11, 1949
Begun in 1889 by Thea Foss (1857-1927) in Tacoma, Washington, the Foss Launch and Tug Company (now Foss Maritime) has grown into the largest tug and towing concern on the west coast. The company has been owned since 1987 by Saltchuk Resources Inc., and is now based in Seattle.In this image Foss Co. Dispatcher Walt Hedwall, seated, and Assistant Manager…
ID Number:2000.107.173.01.01
Date:1949
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Tug boat captain talking to land-based dispatchers, Seattle, June 11, 1949
Begun in 1889 by Thea Foss (1857-1927) in Tacoma, Washington, the Foss Launch and Tug Company (now Foss Maritime) has grown into the largest tug and towing concern on the west coast. The company has been owned since 1987 by Saltchuk Resources Inc., and is now based in Seattle.In this image Foss Co. tug Captain Noel Davis, aboard the tug…
ID Number:2000.107.173.01.02
Date:1949
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Abandoned Fremont railroad station, Seattle, July 28, 1948
This derelict railroad station in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood is located just east of the George Washington Memorial Bridge (commonly called the Aurora Bridge), which is visible in the background of this image. The small depot building was remodeled and is still standing at the foot of Stone Way North as of 2017. The station was probably part of the Seattle,…
ID Number:2000.107.173.03.01
Date:1948
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Price list displayed at Yukon Club, 87 Pike Street, Seattle, November 30, 1947
The repeal of federal prohibition in 1933 was not the end of laws controlling the sale and consumption of liquor in Seattle. Public support for prohibition had waned as liquor-related crime continued to increase and enforcement efforts continued to strain staff and budgets. However, regulating the manufacture and consumption of alcohol remained a regular part of the business of Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.174.16.03
Date:1947
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Patrons dancing during police raid at Yukon Club, Seattle, November 30, 1947
The repeal of federal prohibition in 1933 was not the end of laws controlling the sale and consumption of liquor in Seattle. Public support for prohibition had waned as liquor-related crime continued to increase and enforcement efforts continued to strain staff and budgets. However, regulating the manufacture and consumption of alcohol remained a regular part of the business of Seattle…
ID Number:2000.107.174.16.04
Date:1947
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Funeral procession for Yee Wai Yee, July 14, 1953
Yee Wai Yee was a Chinese-American businessman who owned the Golden Dragon Café in Tacoma. He was also involved and well-liked in the Chinese communities of both Seattle and Tacoma. Yee was an active member of the Chinese Nationalist Party and was president of the Hop Sing Tong, a social organization among Chinese-Americans. Yee died in Sacramento on July 3,…
ID Number:2000.107.188.37.01
Date:1953
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Aerial view of Empire Way and Sick's Stadium, July 11, 1953
Empire Way’s route was first laid out in 1913, as a state highway heading southeast out of Seattle. It was named for James J. Hill, the head of the Great Northern Railway, who was nicknamed the “Empire Builder.” At first, Empire Way was put together from parts of older roads on the same route. From the 1930s to the 1950s,…
ID Number:2000.107.189.11.01
Date:1953
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High school students riding transit bus, Seattle, October 26, 1955
In this image a group of Queen Anne High School students wave while sitting in one of the Seattle Transit System's (later Metro Transit) new diesel-powered buses. The students were touring the Atlantic Street station and trying out the new roomier buses. The 100 new coaches from General Motors had a carrying capacity of 51 passengers. Caption information derived from…
ID Number:2000.107.190.09.02
Date:1955