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Image of Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, circa 1905
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Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, circa 1905

Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Lincoln Interiors.Webster & Stevens number: 2550
ID Number:1983.10.6943.2
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Hotel Seattle, circa 1900
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Hotel Seattle, circa 1900

The Hotel Seattle was located near Pioneer Square, which was then the heart of Seattle's business district. The five-story brick and stone building had 200 rooms. It was close to the railroad depots, the docks, and the point where most of the city's streetcar lines started. The hotel was torn down in 1962 to make room for a parking garage.This…
ID Number:1983.10.7324
Date:Circa 1900
Image of Hotel Stander, Seattle, 1905
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Hotel Stander, Seattle, 1905

The Stander Hotel was located on the northwest corner of 4th and Marion, where the Downtown YMCA building now stands. Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Stander, 1905.Webster & Stevens number: 3374
ID Number:1983.10.7365
Date:1905
Image of New England Hotel, Seattle, 1905
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New England Hotel, Seattle, 1905

The New England Hotel building is still in existence on the northwest corner 1st Avenue South and South Main Street in Pioneer Square. Signs in image: Newsome's [Employment?] [...]. German Restaurant - Waffle House. Baths 15 Cents - [...ry] Office. Crawford & Pratt Employment Agency. [Licyman?] & [Renard's?] Employment Agency. Lodging. Cape Nome Lodging House. Bohemian Beer. New England Hotel.…
ID Number:1983.10.7368
Date:1905
Image of Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905
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Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street, and survived well into the twentieth century. The small building on the left of the photo survives, although much altered. Signs in image: [Cre...] - Largest Seller in the World. Bell Tailors. Yates. Kentucky Liquor Co. Restaurant - Fish & Oysters - Seats for Ladies…
ID Number:1983.10.7384
Date:Circa 1905
Image of View of Enumclaw, Washington, circa 1905
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View of Enumclaw, Washington, circa 1905

Enumclaw, Washington, is located on the plateau between the Green and White Rivers. The town was platted in 1884, and the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad came through in 1885. Enumclaw quickly became a boomtown of lumber mills and farms. Residents supplied timber and produce to the nearby mining towns of Black Diamond and Franklin.This photo shows a view of…
ID Number:1983.10.7423
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Hotel Seattle bus, 1905
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Hotel Seattle bus, 1905

The Hotel Seattle was a very popular and convenient place to stay, particularly for businessmen and people heading to Alaska. Guests could take the hotel bus to or from the nearby railroad stations and docks.This photo shows the Hotel Seattle's bus and a group of hotel workers. Webster & Stevens number: 4388
ID Number:1983.10.7472.2
Date:1905
Image of Room at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, circa 1905
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Room at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, circa 1905

With books in the bookcase and an abundance of personal decorative items, this room would appear to be a permanent lodging for its occupant, rather than a rented hotel room. the Lincoln Hotel, which opened in 1900, was located at 4th Avenue and Madison Streets. Lettering on fireplace: Old wood to burn! Old wine to drink!Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel…
ID Number:1983.10.7477
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, circa 1905
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Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, circa 1905

The famous roof garden of the Lincoln Hotel afforded guests a panoramic view of Elliott Bay. In this photograph, the view looks southeast over First Hill, with the old King County courthouse in the distance. Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel Roof Garden.Webster & Stevens number: 4402
ID Number:1983.10.7478.1
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905
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Hotel Ramona, Seattle, circa 1905

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street. Signs in image: Hotel Diller. [Cre...] - Largest Seller in the World. Bell Tailors. Yates. Russells. Model Car. Restaurant. The Seneca - Johnson & Wedeen, Props. - Bohemian Beer. Signs. Boston Cafe. Stone, Fisher & Lane - Linoleum, Window Shades. Sparkman & McLean Real Estate.Handwritten…
ID Number:1983.10.7564
Date:Circa 1905
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