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Image of Photographer on beach near West Point Lighthouse, circa 1913
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Photographer on beach near West Point Lighthouse, circa 1913

The West Point Lighthouse is located on a scenic spit of land at the foot of Seattle's Magnolia Bluff. This photo, taken around 1913, shows a photographer taking a picture of the bluff and the lighthouse. Webster & Stevens number: 7139
ID Number:1983.10.7803.1
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Magnolia Bluff, Seattle, circa 1913
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Magnolia Bluff, Seattle, circa 1913

Photo was taken near the West Point Lighthouse. Handwritten on sleeve: West Point Lighthouse.Photographer's Reference Number: 7139
ID Number:1983.10.7803.2
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Motorcyclist in helmet, probably in Seattle, circa 1913
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Motorcyclist in helmet, probably in Seattle, circa 1913

This portrait photograph depicts an unidentified motorcycle rider wearing a buttoned sweater and a protective helmet with goggles.
ID Number:1983.10.7806.1
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Motorcyclist in helmet, probably in Seattle, circa 1913
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Motorcyclist in helmet, probably in Seattle, circa 1913

This portrait photograph depicts an unidentified motorcycle rider wearing a turtleneck sweater with an emblem on the front, and a protective helmet with goggles. Handwritten on sleeve: 3 Motorcycle Riders.
ID Number:1983.10.7806.2
Date:Circa 1913
Image of Seattle City Light's first plant at Cedar Falls, 1912
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Seattle City Light's first plant at Cedar Falls, 1912

In 1905, the first hydroelectric power from Seattle City Light's Cedar Falls power plant was sent by wire to the city-owned company's distribution station on Yesler Way. From there, it lit Seattle's street lights. Before 1911, the plant generated more electricity than was needed. Seattle City Light earned money for the city by selling the excess power to local privately-owned…
ID Number:1983.10.7818
Date:1912
Image of Groundbreaking ceremony for Cedar Falls dam, 1912
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Cedar Falls dam, 1912

In 1905, the turbines began to turn at Seattle City Light's first hydroelectric plant on the Cedar River. In 1912, work began on a large masonry dam to replace the original wooden one. This photo was taken at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new dam facility. According to Seattle Public Utilities personnel, the ceremony took place at Camp II, the…
ID Number:1983.10.7819
Date:1912
Image of City Engineer R.H. Thomson and sign for new dam, circa 1912
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City Engineer R.H. Thomson and sign for new dam, circa 1912

Reginald H. Thomson was appointed Seattle's City Engineer in 1892 and served off and on in that capacity until 1931. Thomson was particularly interested in providing a reliable source of inexpensive electric power for Seattle. He was convinced that city utilities should be municipally owned and that private ownership of vital public services was unwise.This photo, taken around 1912, shows…
ID Number:1983.10.7826
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Police patrol wagon, circa 1910
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Police patrol wagon, circa 1910

In 1907, the Seattle Police Department began to replace its horsedrawn patrol wagons with motorized vehicles. In this photo, a group of men and boys look at the Patrol Wagon No. 1 and its driver outside City Hall. Webster & Stevens number: 7228
ID Number:1983.10.7827.2
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Farm and orchard at Meydenbauer Bay, circa 1912
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Farm and orchard at Meydenbauer Bay, circa 1912

Around 1912, Bellevue, Washington had around 600 inhabitants. Nine daily mail boats and a number of steamers connected Bellevue with Seattle. The area was rural, with numerous fruit orchards and dairy farms. Several hundred acres of Bellevue farmland were devoted to strawberries.This photo, taken around 1912, shows strawberries and fruit trees growing on the Pettit & Sons farm near Meydenbauer…
ID Number:1983.10.7830.1
Date:Circa 1912
Image of Summer home interior, circa 1912
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Summer home interior, circa 1912

Handwritten on sleeve: Summer home.Photographer's Reference Number: 7480
ID Number:1983.10.7837
Date:Circa 1912
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