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1983.10.6267
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Cherry Street in over five feet of snow, 1880
Order an ImageOver five feet of snow fell on Seattle in early January 1880. The city wasn't used to such heavy snow. Schools closed, trains didn't run, and the city's activities ground to a halt.
This photo was taken on January 10th, 1880 after the great snow. It shows the view up Cherry Street from First Avenue towards First Hill.
Notes: Original copy negative.
Original photograph: Peterson Brothers, Jan. 10, 1880. Copied after 1902 by Webster & Stevens
Webster & Stevens number: 149X
This photo was taken on January 10th, 1880 after the great snow. It shows the view up Cherry Street from First Avenue towards First Hill.
Notes: Original copy negative.
Original photograph: Peterson Brothers, Jan. 10, 1880. Copied after 1902 by Webster & Stevens
Webster & Stevens number: 149X
ID Number: 1983.10.6267
Date: 1880
Creator(s):
Peterson Brothers, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.6267
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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