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Denny Hall at the University of Washington, circa 1910
The first building on the present campus of the University of Washington was Denny Hall, originally known as the Administration Building. At that time, all university activities took place in this single building. Denny Hall had science labs, a library, a natural history museum, administrative and faculty offices, ten classrooms, a music room, a lecture hall, and an assembly hall…
ID Number:1983.10.7309
Date:1910
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Alaska Building, circa 1907
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which were built by earlier methods.This photo shows the Alaska Building, which still stands on the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Streets. Webster & Stevens…
ID Number:1983.10.7317.1
Date:Circa 1907
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Pioneer Square, Seattle, circa 1905
Signs in image: Northern Pacific Railway [Co.]. The Mutual Life Building. Ticket Office - Canadian Pacific Ry. - [Soo?] Pacific Line - Ticket and Freight Office. The Hub. Starr Boyd. Starr Building. Fireman's [Fu...] [Insurance?] Company. Safe Deposit.Handwritten on sleeve: Pioneer Square.Webster & Stevens number: 3050
ID Number:1983.10.7321
Date:Circa 1905
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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
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Railroad Avenue under construction, Seattle, circa 1905
Good railroad service was vital to growth of Seattle as a seaport. Eight tracks were built in a 120-foot right-of-way along the waterfront. This made it easier to transfer freight between the railroad cars and waiting ships. This photo shows construction of a road alongside the railroad tracks. Railroad Avenue is now called Alaskan Way. Handwritten on sleeve: R.R. Ave…
ID Number:1983.10.7325
Date:Circa 1905
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Exterior of Alki Natatorium, 1905
In 1905, the Alki Point Transportation Company opened the Alki Natatorium in West Seattle. Visitors could swim in the heated waters of the 130-foot long swimming pool or dance under paper lanterns in the adjacent pavilion.This photo shows a daytime view of the Alki Natatorium around the time of its 1905 opening. The larger part of the shingled building houses…
ID Number:1983.10.7328.1
Date:1905
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Beach view to the east from Alki Natatorium, circa 1905
In 1905, the Alki Point Transportation Company opened the Alki Natatorium in West Seattle. Visitors could swim in the heated waters of the 130-foot long swimming pool or go to Saturday night dances in the adjacent pavilion. From the porch of the pavilion, visitors could see a wide view of Puget Sound.This 1905 photo shows a quiet view to the…
ID Number:1983.10.7330
Date:Circa 1905
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Chinese trade commission, 1906
American trade with China and other Asian nations was increasing in the early 1900s. Seattle businessmen were particularly interested in having Chinese products enter the United States through Seattle.A group from China visited the city in 1905 to discuss trade and other matters. In this photo, they pose for their picture on the deck of their ship. Some of the…
ID Number:1983.10.7340.2
Date:1906
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U.S. Quarantine Station, 1905
The United States Public Health Service inspected all ships entering American waters from foreign ports. This was to make sure that no one on board was sick with smallpox, yellow fever, or any other contagious diseases. If sickness was found, the ship and its crew had to stay at a quarantine station until they were given a clean bill of…
ID Number:1983.10.7345
Date:1905
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Labor Day parade, Seattle, circa 1907
Signs in parade: Local 5915. [...] Employee Union. IBEW.Other signs in image: Uniform Department. Overcoats, Cravenettes. [...] Co. - Entire 2nd Floor. Kohler & Chase Temple of Music Bldg - Pianos. Rice's Cafe. Hoffman Cloak & Suit. Phillips. Hotel Savoy. Pantages. Billiards. Rathskeller. Empress. E.N. Brooks & [...] [Haberdashery].Handwritten on sleeve: Labor Day Parade, 1905-10.Webster & Stevens number: 3290
ID Number:1983.10.7353
Date:Circa 1907