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1983.10.6117.1
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Yesler's Wharf after a blizzard, January 1880
Order an ImageSeattle's record snowstorm began on January 5, 1880. Eight days later, the snow was a record 5 feet 4 inches deep. In this photo, the snow covers the rooftops, ship spars, and hillsides. The owner of the wooden building in the center tried to prop up his building with poles, but the snow was so heavy that the roof collapsed.
Original copy negative.
Original photograph: Jan. 1880.
Copied after 1902 by Webster & Stevens
Webster & Stevens number: 410x
Original copy negative.
Original photograph: Jan. 1880.
Copied after 1902 by Webster & Stevens
Webster & Stevens number: 410x
ID Number: 1983.10.6117.1
Date: 1880
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : nitrate, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.6117.1
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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