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Image of King Street Station waiting room, Seattle, circa 1906
1983.10.7538
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King Street Station waiting room, Seattle, circa 1906

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Seattle's King Street Station was built between 1904 and 1906 for the Great Northern Railroad. The St. Paul, Minnesota, architectural firm of Reed & Stem designed the station, patterning its tall clock tower after a famous bell tower in Venice, Italy. This mimicry of European architecture added a touch of tradition and heritage to Seattle's growing downtown area.

This photo shows the waiting room in the early 1900s.

Handwritten on sleeve: King Street Station Waiting Room.
Webster & Stevens number: 4813
ID Number: 1983.10.7538
Date: Circa 1906
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. ; sulfiding
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.7538
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Transportation, Railroads

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