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.

Handwritten on image: 17533. Embossed photographer's mark: F.H. Nowell/1212 Fourth Ave/Seattle, USA.
Signs in image: T.F. Clark Co. Inc. Copper Sheet Metal Works/ Copper Smithing, Draper Engine Works, Pier D/ The Admiral Line/ Pacific Steamship Company, American Junk Co./ Phone Ell1840, Card Tables, Pool Room, [Street Address] 403, Western Sheet Metal, Thomas Restaurant, Hotel & Restaurant, Work, Jobbing, Cornice, Skylights, [Street Addreess] 401, Eyre

Typed on verso: View of Pier D from Railroad Avenue. T.F. Clark building, Washington Stevedore Co. building and our Railroad Company storage building along left margin of picture; Lincoln gas stand, Draper building and Lincoln Stove Building in foreground; Pier C, roof of Pier B and corner of brick warehouse at right.