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Image of View of downtown Seattle from Colman Dock, circa 1931
1983.10.4377.3
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View of downtown Seattle from Colman Dock, circa 1931

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By the end of the 1920s, Seattle's waterfront was crowded with docks and its skyline was getting taller. This photo, taken from Colman Dock around 1931, is part of a panorama view of the city. The tallest landmarks are the Exchange Building (left) and Smith Tower (right).

Description in handwritten inventory: City view Panorama from Colman Dock
ID Number: 1983.10.4377.3
Date: 1931
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.4377.3
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Neighborhoods, Puget Sound

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