Seattle opened its public market at Pike Place in 1907 so that farmers could sell fresh eggs, dairy products, produce, and other things directly to city dwellers. The Corner Market was built in 1912 across the street at the corner of First Avenue and Pike Place.

Signs in image: Public Market - Fresh - Meet the Producer. Hotel Leland. [...g] Bankrupt Stock Groceries. Gasoline 17 Cents. The Bon Marche (on wagon). [...] & Lovejoy. Co-operative Printing Company. Corner Market. Main Floor. Cow Butter Store. Three Girls Bakery - Cakes Baked to Order - Malt Yeast Bread - [...] Wheat Flour. Three Girls Ice Cream and Coffee Parlor. 2nd Floor to be Occupied by The Pacific Poultry Co. - Full Stock of Pure Bred Poultry [Hatching?] [...] Feed and Poultry Supplies Dress Poultry and Strictly Fresh [...] - Management [...] Murphy. Sanitary Public Market. [...] Suit Cases.
Handwritten on sleeve: Sanitary Market Ext.
Webster & Stevens number: 6278