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Image of Greenwood street scene, circa 1932
1983.10.4969.24
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Greenwood street scene, circa 1932

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In the 1930s, Seattle's northern city limits were at 85th Street, in the Greenwood neighborhood. People could take the streetcar to Greenwood and catch the interurban railway north to Everett and other outlying towns.

This photo shows what the Greenwood business district looked like around 1932.

Webster & Stevens number: P1304
ID Number: 1983.10.4969.24
Date: 1932
Creator(s): Peak, Roy M., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : nitrate, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.4969.24
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Neighborhoods, Street Views

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