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Image of Hudson Bay Fur Co., Seattle, circa 1910
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Hudson Bay Fur Co., Seattle, circa 1910

Handwritten on sleeve: Hudson Bay Fur Co.Webster & Stevens number: 6160
ID Number:1983.10.7725.2
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Seattle Public Library reading room, Seattle, circa 1906
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Seattle Public Library reading room, Seattle, circa 1906

The city of Seattle established a public library in 1890 after several earlier attempts by private citizens. The library was housed in various places and finally ended up in the Yesler Mansion, just uphill from its current site. After the mansion burned in 1901, industrialist Andrew Carnegie donated $200,000 for a new building which opened in 1906. The Carnegie Library…
ID Number:1983.10.7734
Date:Circa 1906
Image of Pike Place Market, Seattle, circa 1912
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Pike Place Market, Seattle, circa 1912

Seattle opened its public market at Pike Place in 1907 so that farmers could sell fresh eggs, dairy products, produce, and other things directly to city dwellers. The Corner Market was built in 1912 across the street at the corner of First Avenue and Pike Place. Signs in image: Public Market - Fresh - Meet the Producer. Hotel Leland. [...g]…
ID Number:1983.10.7738
Date:Circa 1912
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 Alki School, Seattle, circa 1915
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Alki School, Seattle, circa 1915

Alki School stands close to where the first settlers landed in 1851 to begin the settlement that would become Seattle. This building opened in 1913 with approximately 175 students in grades 1-8. By 1918, the enrollment had more than doubled. The earthquake of April 1965 severely damaged the three-story structure, which was demolished and replaced by a new building in…
ID Number:1983.10.7754
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Stimson Mill office, Seattle, circa 1907
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Stimson Mill office, Seattle, circa 1907

The Stimson Mill Company was one of the largest lumber mills in Ballard, and this building at Shilshole Avenue NW and NW Vernon Place was the headquarters. It is extant and used as a private residence. Handwritten on sleeve: Stimson Mill Office Bldg.Photographer's Reference Number: 6391
ID Number:1983.10.7757
Date:Circa 1907
Image of Ramsay family in sleigh, Seattle, circa 1907
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Ramsay family in sleigh, Seattle, circa 1907

Claude C. Ramsay owned a real estate and insurance company in Seattle, and lived at 322 Cherry Street. This photo was taken at the top of a downtown street during one of Seattle's rare snowy days. Handwritten on sleeve: Ramsey Family in Sleigh.Photographer's Reference Number: 6423
ID Number:1983.10.7764
Date:Circa 1907
Image of Trestles over the tidal flats, circa 1903
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Trestles over the tidal flats, circa 1903

The Duwamish River flowed out through tidal mudflats between Seattle and West Seattle. By the middle 1900s, several streets and railways ran over the tideflats on trestles. Much of this area was later filled in to become Harbor Island.This photo, taken sometime between 1902 and 1904, shows the view from Seattle towards West Seattle. The nearest trestle, which runs straight…
ID Number:1983.10.7767
Date:Circa 1903
Image of Denny residence, circa 1907
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Denny residence, circa 1907

Note from MOHAI records: Licton Springs.Handwritten on sleeve: Old Denny Home.
ID Number:1983.10.7772.1
Date:Circa 1907
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