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Smith Tower, Seattle, circa 1915

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This view looking north shows the 42-story L. C. Smith Building (Smith Tower) rising above Seattle. Named for its original owner, Lyman Cornelius Smith of Smith Corona typewriter fame, it was the tallest building in Seattle from 1914 until the SeaFirst Building was constructed in 1968.

Signs in image: M. Furuya Co. Importers & Exporters. Western Dry Goods Co. Seattle Engraving Company. Frye.
Caption on image: Smith Tower - Seattle. Jacobs Photo.
Photographer's Reference Number: 47167
ID Number: 1980.7054.4
Date: Circa 1915
Creator(s): Jacobs, Frank, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic postcard : b&w ; 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Credit: MOHAI, 1980.7054.4
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Street Views