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Marlborough Apartments, Seattle, circa 1928
During the first quarter of the twentieth century, several multi-storied apartment buildings were constructed, especially on First Hill, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne Hill. The Marlborough Apartments at 1220 Boren Avenue on Seattle's First Hill is a good example of the luxury apartment building of the time. The architect was Earl W. Morrison. Handwritten on sleeve: Marlborough Apts.Webster & Stevens…
ID Number:1983.10.3572
Date:Circa 1928
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Alderwood Manor, Lynnwood, circa 1929
In 1917 Puget Mill Company began to sell off five-acre tracts of logged land in what would become Alderwood Manor. To encourage sales, a 30-acre demonstration farm was constructed. The farm included a hatchery, gardens, and orchards. Alderwood Manor became one of the largest egg producing regions during the 1920s, but when the Great Depression hit many of the farmers…
ID Number:1983.10.3630.4
Date:Circa 1929
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Commodore and Duchess Apartments, Seattle, circa 1928
The decade of the 1920s witnessed an explosion of building construction in the University District. Among the new structures that arose at this time were several multi-storied apartments. The Commodore and Duchess Apartments, two adjacent buildings at 4003 and 4009 15th Avenue NE, were built in 1925 and 1927 respectively. Handwritten on sleeve: Commodore & Duchess Apts.Photographer's Reference Number: 129504
ID Number:1983.10.4033
Date:Circa 1928
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View south from Queen Anne Hill, Seattle, circa 1905
This view is taken from the intersection of First Avenue North and Aloha Street. On the far right in the distance is the home built by David and Louisa Boren Denny, which they were forced to leave after their finances deteriorated following the 1893 depression. Handwritten on sleeve: Old City View from QA Hill.Webster & Stevens number: 134598
ID Number:1983.10.4133.2
Date:Circa 1905
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Gainsborough Apartments, Seattle, September 10, 1930
During the first third of the twentieth century, several multi-storied apartment complexes were constructed, especially on First Hill, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne Hill. The Gainsborough Apartments at 1017 Minor Avenue are an example of the type of modern, convenient residence many city dwellers desired. Handwritten on sleeve: Gainsborough Apt 9/10/30.Webster & Stevens number: 135782
ID Number:1983.10.4174
Date:1930
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Huntington Apartments, Seattle, November 1, 1931
During the first quarter of the twentieth century, many mid-rise apartments were constructed, especially on First Hill, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne Hill. The Huntington Apartments at 616 East Thomas are an excellent example of this type of residence. Handwritten on sleeve: Huntington Apts. 11-1-31.Photographer's Reference Number: 138142
ID Number:1983.10.4312
Date:1931
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Mrs. J.F. Douglass residence grounds, The Highlands, May 11, 1931
The Highlands is a private gated community founded in 1907 just north of Seattle on Puget Sound. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the community became home to many of Seattle's wealthiest families. In 1995 the community became part of Shoreline.This photo shows the grounds of Mrs. J.F. Douglass's home. Handwritten on sleeve: Mrs. J.F. Douglass Grounds Highlands 5/11/31.Photographer's Reference Number:…
ID Number:1983.10.4335.2
Date:1931
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Hooverville, August 19, 1933
During the hard times of the 1930s economic depression, many unemployed and homeless people settled just west of where Seattle's Kingdome now stands. They built ramshackle houses out of scrap material and elected their own mayor. The area was nicknamed Hooverville or Hoover City by people who blamed President Herbert Hoover for causing the Depression.This 1933 photo, taken at Seattle's…
ID Number:1983.10.4435.2
Date:1933
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Dixonian Apartments, Seattle, February 20, 1935
During the first third of the twentieth century, several multi-storied apartment complexes were constructed, especially on First Hill and Capitol Hill. This photo shows hte Dixonian Apartments on 17th Avenue just south of Union Street. Handwritten on sleeve: Dixonian Apts, 1133 17th Ave., 2-20-35.Photographer's Reference Number: 140522
ID Number:1983.10.4507
Date:1935
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Hamlin House Apartments, Seattle, February 20, 1935
During the first quarter of the century, many mid-level apartments were constructed in desirable residential neighborhoods. As indicated by its name, the Hamlin House Apartments were located at 222 Hamlin Street in the Eastlake neighborhood. Handwritten on sleeve: Hamlin House Apts for First Rental & Sales Corp. 2/20/35.Photographer's Reference Number: 140527
ID Number:1983.10.4513
Date:1935