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The start of the Great Seattle fire, June 6, 1889
Order an ImageSeattle's Great Fire began in a basement woodshop, when a worker threw water on an overheating pot of glue. The fire spread very quickly because most of Seattle's downtown buildings were built of wood.
This photo was taken on June 6, 1889, shortly after the fire started. Crowds are standing in Front Street (now First Avenue), looking towards the fire. The photo was taken by William Boyd and copied later by Webster & Stevens.
Notes: Original copy negative.
Webster & Stevens number: 301x
This photo was taken on June 6, 1889, shortly after the fire started. Crowds are standing in Front Street (now First Avenue), looking towards the fire. The photo was taken by William Boyd and copied later by Webster & Stevens.
Notes: Original copy negative.
Webster & Stevens number: 301x
ID Number: 1983.10.5989
Date: 1889
Creator(s):
Boyd, William, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.5989
Copyright: No Known Copyright