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Hydroplane Miss Century 21, probably on Lake Washington, circa 1962
Originally called the Miss Thriftway, this hydroplane driving by Bill Muncey was changed to the Miss Century 21 in 1961 to publicize the 1962 Seattle's World Fair. Stamped on verso: Bob Carver Photos, 1001 Westlake No., Seattle 9, Washington.Caption information source: "Bill Muncey - The First Golden Age - Chapter 3 (1961)," by Fred Farley, The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum,…
ID Number:1981.7209.9
Date:Circa 1962
Ephemera
Seattle Pilots promotional photograph, 1969
Members of the Major League Baseball team the Seattle Pilots pose here in Sick's Stadium as a promotion for their 1969 inaugural season. Unfortunately, it would also be their last season. In 1967, Major League owners awarded an American League franchise to Dewey and Max Sorian, with the promise to the American League that a new stadium would be built…
ID Number:1981.7226.1
Date:1969
Postcard
South Park Fieldhouse and playground, Seattle, circa 1913
The South Park Fieldhouse was one of the first recreation buildings constructed by the Seattle Parks Department and served the diverse community of South Park. Dedicated in 1913, the field house contained a gym complete with lockers and showers, a social room, a crafts room, kitchen, and staff room. The ball field was used by a variety of sports organizations,…
ID Number:1982.156.6
Date:Circa 1913
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Boxer Freddie Steele and trainer Jack Connors, 1936
Freddie "the Tacoma Assassin" Steele (born Frederick Earl Burgett in Seattle in 1912) started boxing as a young teenager after being noticed by his future manager Dave Miller at Miller's gym. Steele won his first amateur bout in 1926, and did not lose a bout until his 47th fight in 1930. Steele won the Pacific Northwest Welterweight Title in January…
ID Number:1982.216.10
Date:1936
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Boxer Freddie Steele with manager Dave Miller and trainer Jack Connors, circa 1930
Freddie "the Tacoma Assassin" Steele (born Frederick Earl Burgett in Seattle in 1912) was first noticed by his future manager Dave Miller when, as a young teen, Steele practiced boxing at Miller's gym. Miller began managing Steele's career and also became a surrogate father figure for the talented young boxer. Steele won his first amateur bout in 1926, and did…
ID Number:1982.216.16
Date:Circa 1930
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Boxer Freddie Steele and others in ring at the Civic Stadium, Seattle, July 26, 1938
This photograph depicts the crowd and boxing ring at the Seattle Civic Arena. The occasion was a boxing match between Freddie Steele (visible in the ring) and Al Hostak on July 26, 1938, the biggest bout in Seattle's boxing history, with over 35,000 in attendance and the middle weight title at stake. In a match refereed by Jack Demspsey, Al…
ID Number:1982.216.30
Date:1938
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Boxer Milford "Swede" Berglund, circa 1938
Boxer Milford "Swede" Berglund (1911-1948) started fighting in 1928 and retired in 1938. Handwritten on photo: "Swede Bergland"Handwritten on verso: Seattle fighter in 40s. Wife works at Sea First (maybe retired)Caption information source: "Swede Berglund," BoxRec, https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Swede_Berglund
ID Number:1982.216.83
Date:Circa 1938
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Boxer Barney Ross and Cal Druxman in front of Druxman home, circa 1935
This image depicts boxing champion Barney Ross standing with the youngest son of prominent Seattle boxing promoter Nate Druxman, near the Druxman home. The photo was probably taken when Barney Ross was in Seattle for an April 9, 1935 bout, sponsored by Druxman, at the Civic Auditorium. Ross defended the Junior Welterweight Title against challenger Henry Woods, winning by decision…
ID Number:1982.216.91
Date:Circa 1935
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Jack Dempsey with Nate Druxman's sons, August 27, 1931
This photograph depicts boxer Jack Dempsey posing with the sons of prominent Seattle boxing promoter Nate Druxman. From left to right they are Robert, Calvin (held by Dempsey), Edward (on shoulders) and E.J. Dempsey fought over 100 exhibition bouts in 1931 and 1932 and was signed by Druxman for a tour of the Northwest. This photo was probably taken when…
ID Number:1982.216.94
Date:1931
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Boxing promoter Nate Druxman and others in front of the Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, 1930
This image depicts prominent Seattle boxing promoter Nate Druxman and his wife Jessie outside the Civic Ice Arena in Seattle, with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Calder. Hugh Caldwell served a term as mayor of Seattle from 1920-1922. Frank Calder was the last president of the National Hockey Association and the first president of its…
ID Number:1982.216.109
Date:1930