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U.S. Assay Office, Seattle, 1905
The United States monetary system used to be on the gold standard. People used gold coins, as well as paper currency which was backed by gold. When gold started arriving in Seattle from the Klondike in 1898, the government opened an assay office to buy gold and to certify its purity. The building was located at 617-19 9th Avenue. Handwritten…
ID Number:1983.10.7465
Date:1905
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Arcade Building Annex on First Avenue, 1911
Seattle's downtown building boom continued in the 1900s. Between 1901 and 1907, two new office and retail buildings filled the entire city block between First and Second Avenues and University and Union Streets.This photo was taken on a sunny afternoon in 1911. The Queen Anne streetcar is heading north on First Avenue past the shops and offices in the new…
ID Number:1983.10.7468.1
Date:1911
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Western Avenue from Marion Street, Seattle, circa 1910
Signs in image: The Bon Marche - Mail Orders Filled Promptly (on wagon umbrella). [...] Peirano & Sons Fruits and Produce. Sealshift Oysters. [...zie]-Hunt Paper Co. - Wholesale Paper. Spears-Herman Co. Inc. Northwestern Shoe Co. C.R. Winslow & Co. [...] Russell Co. - Butter Eggs & Cheese. Union Meat Company. [Toledo Scales?]. Engraving. Motors Repairs Winding. Forsyth Electric Co. -…
ID Number:1983.10.7471
Date:Circa 1910
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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
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Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, Seattle, 1905
Built in 1892, the Trinity Parish Episcopal Church is located at 609 Eighth Avenue. This early photo shows the rectory that stood next door. Handwritten on sleeve: Trinity Parish Church 1905.Webster & Stevens number: 4390
ID Number:1983.10.7473.1
Date:1905
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Curtain at Grand Theater, Seattle, circa 1905
Most likely, the Grand Theater referred to by the photographers was the Grand Opera House, which was located at 217 Cherry Street. Sample of advertisements in image: Cody Detective Agency and Merchants Patrol Service. After the Show Let Us Go to Tien Sien Lo - Finest Chinese Restaurant and Chop Suey House on the Coast. You Are Only One of…
ID Number:1983.10.7474.2
Date: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
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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
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Star Theatre, Seattle, circa 1905
The Star Theatre was located on the southeast corner of First Avenue and Madison Street. Signs in image: Star Theatre - Modern Vaudeville - Admission 10 cents. Star Theatre- Continuous Vaudeville - General Admission. U & I. New German Bakery - Confectionery. Emerson's - Bohemian Beer. "[...] Shape" Shoe Store. King Bros. Palace Hotel. High Grade Alexander Humboldt Havana Cigars.…
ID Number:1983.10.7480.1
Date:Circa 1905
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Metropolitan Theatre, Seattle, 1911
The Metropolitan Theatre opened October 2, 1911 on University Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues. The building, designed by A.H. Albertson of Seattle, blended with the nearby White and Henry Buildings in the University Tract. The Metropolitan was demolished in 1956 and its site is now the entrance driveway to the Olympic Hotel. Signs in image: Metropolitan - Formal Opening…
ID Number:1983.10.7482.2
Date:1911