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New dock at the Port of Seattle, August 8, 1942

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When the United States entered entered World War II, Seattle became a busy port again. Hooverville, home to many unemployed people during the Depression, was replaced by a large new pier.

In this photo, taken in 1942, the new dock is under construction at the Port of Seattle.

Webster & Stevens number: 44-392
ID Number: 1983.10.14632.1
Date: 1942
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : safety film, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.14632.1
Copyright: All Rights Reserved