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Image of First Avenue from University Street, circa 1907
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First Avenue from University Street, circa 1907

Seattle's downtown boomed during the 1900s. This photo was taken around 1907, looking south along First Avenue. The area near University Street is lined with hotels and other businesses. Streetcars move along the center of the avenue, and carts and wagons drive nearer the curb. The darker streetcar is headed north to Ballard Beach. The lighter one carries the mail.…
ID Number:1983.10.7638
Date:Circa 1907
Image of Rainier Grand Hotel, Seattle, circa 1908
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Rainier Grand Hotel, Seattle, circa 1908

The Rainier Grand Hotel was located at 909-915 First Avenue, currently the site of the old Federal Office Building. Signs in image: Hotel Rainier Grand. Cafe Rainier Grand. Marsh and George. Louis Gross - Merchant Tailor. Meek Trunk & Bag Co. Goodyear Rain Coat Co. Handwritten on sleeve: Rainier Grand Hotel & bus.Photographer's Reference Number: 5638
ID Number:1983.10.7647
Date:Circa 1908
Image of Stander Hotel interior, Seattle, circa 1907
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Stander Hotel interior, Seattle, circa 1907

Handwritten on sleeve: Standar [sic] Hotel Magazine Stand.
ID Number:1983.10.7751
Date:Circa 1907
Image of Grand Pacific Hotel, Seattle, circa 1907
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Grand Pacific Hotel, Seattle, circa 1907

The Grand Pacific Hotel building, one of many post-Fire structures along First Avenue, is at 1115 to 1117 First Avenue. It advertised in the 1902 city directory as being newly refurbished and strictly first class. Signs in image: Seattle Woolen Co. Grand Pacific Hotel. Owl Cigar Now 5 Cents. Far Famed Gen. Arthur Cigar. Buy Kelly's for Money. A.L. Hall.…
ID Number:1983.10.7752
Date:Circa 1907
Image of The intersection of Fourth and Westlake Avenues, circa 1909
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The intersection of Fourth and Westlake Avenues, circa 1909

In the early 1900s, Westlake Avenue ran from Lake Union through what is now Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. Fourth Avenue ran up a steep hill, but it was later regraded to the same level as Westlake. The Plaza Hotel stood at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Westlake.This photo, probably taken in 1909, shows the intersection of Fourth and…
ID Number:1983.10.7917
Date:Circa 1909
Image of Fourth Avenue and Pike Street, Seattle, circa 1911
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Fourth Avenue and Pike Street, Seattle, circa 1911

This street scene of Fourth Ave between Pike and Union. Signs in image: [...ig] Concern. [...] Tailored Ready Co. - High Grade Furnishings. Photographs. Boston College of Vitosophy - Western Branch. Large Square Room for Rent. Hotel Georgian. Humphrey Cafe. Restaurant. Pacific Tailoring Co. - Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Cafe. [...ish] Baths.Handwritten on sleeve: 4th Avenue from Pike to Union.Webster…
ID Number:1983.10.8033.1
Date:Circa 1911
Image of The Washington Hotel during the Second Avenue Regrade, circa 1906
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The Washington Hotel during the Second Avenue Regrade, circa 1906

Workers began regrading Seattle's Denny Hill in 1898. At first, the owners of the Washington Hotel didn't want the city to remove their part of the hill. This left the hotel sitting on a raw peak of land while the blocks to the west were regraded. In 1906, the owners decided to tear the hotel down and regrade the property…
ID Number:1983.10.8123
Date:Circa 1906
Image of Washington Hotel during regrading of Second Avenue, Seattle, circa 1906
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Washington Hotel during regrading of Second Avenue, Seattle, circa 1906

Workers began regrading Seattle's Denny Hill in 1898. At first, the owners of the Washington Hotel didn't want the city to remove their part of the hill. This left the hotel sitting on a raw peak of land while the blocks to the west were regraded. In 1906, the owners decided to tear the hotel down and regrade the property…
ID Number:1983.10.8163
Date:Circa 1906
Image of The Country Inn, Georgetown, Washington, circa 1914
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The Country Inn, Georgetown, Washington, circa 1914

Before it was annexed to Seattle in 1910, Georgetown was a separate city connected to Seattle by streetcar. In the 1910s, downtown Georgetown had numerous businesses, including the Country Inn roadhouse. This photo, taken around 1914, shows the front of the Country Inn. Visitors to the tavern could take a streetcar or carriage right to the door, or could park…
ID Number:1983.10.8203
Date:Circa 1914
Image of Hotel Seattle, Seattle, circa 1909
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Hotel Seattle, Seattle, circa 1909

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.…
ID Number:1983.10.8235
Date:Circa 1909
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