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1983.10.2348.2
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Railroad Avenue looking north, Seattle, circa 1921
Order an ImageGood railroad service was vital to growth of Seattle as a seaport. Eight tracks were built in a 120-foot right-of-way along the waterfront. This made it easier to transfer freight between the railroad cars and waiting ships. Railroad Avenue is now called Alaskan Way.
Signs in image: Pier 1 - Northern Pacific Railway Co. Canadian Pacific Steamship Co. Canadian Pacific Princess Line. Alaska Steamship Co. Fishers Rolled Oats - "Blends Mah Friend" - Pancake Flour. Northwest Envelope [...]. Gasoline & Oils.
Handwritten on sleeve: Railroad Ave & Waterfront
Photographer's Reference Number: 86872
Signs in image: Pier 1 - Northern Pacific Railway Co. Canadian Pacific Steamship Co. Canadian Pacific Princess Line. Alaska Steamship Co. Fishers Rolled Oats - "Blends Mah Friend" - Pancake Flour. Northwest Envelope [...]. Gasoline & Oils.
Handwritten on sleeve: Railroad Ave & Waterfront
Photographer's Reference Number: 86872
ID Number: 1983.10.2348.2
Date: Circa 1921
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.2348.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects:
Street Views
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