This view is of the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Spring Street in downtown Seattle. The site has been occupied by the Second & Spring Building at 1100 2nd Avenue since 1906. The building at the left edge of the frame is Olympic Hall, whose entrance was on First Avenue. Olympic Hall was used at least from 1896-1912 for union meetings and by Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Businesses in image: Singer Sewing Machines; Imperial Tailoring Co.; Cross & Hodge Co.; The Marquette Saloon; Furnished Rooms, 204 Spring St. Signs in image: P. Hansen, Expressing & Baggage, Occidental Ave. This photograph is part of an album titled "Views of Businesses and Buildings, Area: Pine to Madison, 4th to Western."
Caption information source: Pacific Coast Architecture Database Caption information source: The Seattle Daily Times, September 17, 1904, page 7 Caption information source: The Seattle Daily Times, February 15, 1900, page 8
ID Number: 1972.5346.21
Date: Circa 1907
Physical Description: 1 photographic print on linen backing : b&w ; 5 x 7.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Businesses and Buildings Photograph Album, 1972.5346.21
