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Image of Coal yard at Madison Park showing lake frontage and barges, Seattle, circa 1915
1978.6585.21b
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Coal yard at Madison Park showing lake frontage and barges, Seattle, circa 1915

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The Pacific Coast Company was organized in 1897, and comprised several existing organizations, most notably the Pacific Coast Steamship Co., Pacific Coast Coal Co., and the Pacific Coast Railway. The Columbia & Puget Sound Railroad, originally the Seattle & Walla Walla, became part of the Pacific Coast Railway in 1916.

Handwritten on image: 4580. Embossed photographer's mark: F.H. Nowell/1212 Fourth Ave/Seattle, USA
Signs in image: Standard Oil Company

Typed on verso: Madison Park Yard (Lake Washington, Seattle). Showing lake frontage and barges. Sign to advertise it as "Pacific Coast Coal Co." depot being arranged for.
ID Number: 1978.6585.21b
Date: Circa 1915
Creator(s): Nowell, Frank H., 1864-1950, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7.75 x 9.5 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv71147
Credit: MOHAI, Pacific Coast Company Photograph Album, 1978.6585.21b
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Businesses and Corporations, Mining, Maritime, Lake Washington

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