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Image of Portrait of Robert Moran at Rosario Resort, Orcas Island, Washington, circa 1920
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Portrait of Robert Moran at Rosario Resort, Orcas Island, Washington, circa 1920

After working on ships for a number of years Robert Moran (1857-1943) opened a marine repair shop at Yesler's Wharf in 1882. Shortly thereafter he established Moran Brothers Marine and Sawmill Machinery Company (later Moran Brothers Company) with his brothers, Frank Moran (1860-1934) and Sherman Moran (1865-1929). In 1898, the firm built a fleet of 12 steamers and 10 barges,…
ID Number:1955.970.73a
Date:Circa 1920
Image of Wilsonian Apartment Hotel lobby, Seattle, December 1923
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Wilsonian Apartment Hotel lobby, Seattle, December 1923

This image of the lobby of the Wilsonian Apartment Hotel in Seattle was likely taken just after the opening on November 26, 1923, in December 1923. The Wilsonian, located in Seattle's University District on the northeast corner of University Way NE and NE 47th Street, was the crowning achievement of real-estate developers Corinne Simpson Wilson (1867-1929) and her husband and…
ID Number:1955.970.500.36.1
Date:1923
Image of Wilsonian Apartment Hotel during construction, Seattle, May 1, 1923
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Wilsonian Apartment Hotel during construction, Seattle, May 1, 1923

This image of the construction of the Wilsonian Apartment Hotel in Seattle was taken on May 1, 1923. The Wilsonian, located in Seattle's University District on the northeast corner of University Way NE and NE 47th Street, was the crowning achievement of real-estate developers Corinne Simpson Wilson (1867-1929) and her husband and business partner, George Washington Wilson (1878-1928). The Wilson's…
ID Number:1955.970.500.36.2
Date:1923
Image of Wilsonian Apartment Hotel during construction, Seattle, February 19, 1923
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Wilsonian Apartment Hotel during construction, Seattle, February 19, 1923

This image of the construction of the Wilsonian Apartment Hotel in Seattle was taken on February 19, 1923. The Wilsonian, located in Seattle's University District on the northeast corner of University Way NE and NE 47th Street, was the crowning achievement of real-estate developers Corinne Simpson Wilson (1867-1929) and her husband and business partner, George Washington Wilson (1878-1928). The Wilson's…
ID Number:1955.970.500.36.3
Date:1923
Image of Wilsonian Apartment Hotel during construction, Seattle, August 1, 1923
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Wilsonian Apartment Hotel during construction, Seattle, August 1, 1923

This image of the construction of the Wilsonian Apartment Hotel in Seattle was taken on August 1, 1923. Seen here near completion, the U-shape of the building allowed every apartment exterior windows. The Wilsonian, located in Seattle's University District on the northeast corner of University Way NE and NE 47th Street, was the crowning achievement of real-estate developers Corinne Simpson…
ID Number:1955.970.500.36.4
Date:1923
Image of Wilsonian Apartment Hotel restaurant Seattle, circa 1923
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Wilsonian Apartment Hotel restaurant Seattle, circa 1923

The Wilsonian Apartment Hotel opened in Seattle’s University District on November 26, 1923. Its developers promoted it as the most elegant apartment hotel outside of New York City. The Wilsonian had restaurant facilities, lounges, and an adjacent ballroom. In addition to extended-stay residents and short-term visitors, the mixed-use complex hosted annual art auctions and a variety of University of Washington…
ID Number:1955.970.500.36.17
Date:1923
Image of Chelsea Family Hotel, circa 1905
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Chelsea Family Hotel, circa 1905

The Chelsea Family Hotel, a residential hotel designed by architect Harlan Thomas, opened in 1907 at 620 Olympic Place, in the southwest section of Queen Anne Hill. Residents could enjoy the view from its bay windows and roof-top pergolas. As of 2017, the building still stands. Handwritten beneath image: Chelsea Flats. Seattle Wash.Photographer's number: 7882Caption information source: Jeffrey Karl Ochsner,…
ID Number:1971.5202.22
Date:Circa 1905
Image of Abbott Hotel building, 3rd Ave. and Pike St., Seattle, circa 1900
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Abbott Hotel building, 3rd Ave. and Pike St., Seattle, circa 1900

This view of the southeast corner of Third Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle shows the Abbott Hotel building. The building, also known as the Fisher Building, was designed about 1890 by architect Elmer H. Fisher (1840-1905); it is no longer standing. Businesses in image: Great American Importing Tea Co., Teas, Coffees, Spices; Fashion; Richards & Giersch Barbers and…
ID Number:1972.5346.11
Date:Circa 1900
Image of Hotel Diller, 1st Ave. and University St., Seattle, circa 1903
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Hotel Diller, 1st Ave. and University St., Seattle, circa 1903

This view of the southeast corner of First Avenue and University Street in downtown Seattle features the Hotel Diller at 1220 First Avenue. The hotel was designed by Louis L. Mendel, Sr. (1867-1940), for businessman Leonard Diller (1839-1901), opening in 1890 during a period of reconstruction after the Great Fire of 1889. This building is one of only two hotels…
ID Number:1972.5346.14
Date:Circa 1903
Image of Hotel Sterling, 1412 3rd Ave., Seattle, circa 1906
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Hotel Sterling, 1412 3rd Ave., Seattle, circa 1906

This view of Third Avenue in downtown Seattle shows the Hotel Sterling. The hotel was built in 1903 during a boom in hotel development in conjunction with rising economic opportunities and population growth, as well as the opening of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909. The building was remodeled in 1934 by Stimson and McDonald, Architects, and still stands on…
ID Number:1972.5346.15
Date:Circa 1906
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