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West Seattle business district, circa 1904

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The Duwamish River estuary and its shifting tidal islands separated West Seattle from downtown Seattle. For many years, people traveled between the two areas by ferry. In about 1900, Spokane Street was built from Beacon Hill across to West Seattle. The wooden street was built on a trestle above the water and flats. The area under the viaduct was later filled in.

This photo shows the West Seattle business district in about 1904.

Photographer's Reference Number: 158
ID Number: 1983.10.6604
Date: Circa 1904
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.6604
Copyright: No Known Copyright