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View looking south from Volunteer Park water tower, Seattle, circa 1913

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In 1906, the Seattle Water Department built a water tower at the highest point of Capitol Hill. It quickly became a popular place for people to go for a good view of the city.

This photo looks south towards 14th Avenue East and East Prospect and shows the George H. Parker residence in the foreground.

Handwritten on sleeve: View from Water Tower, Volunteer Park.
Photographer's Reference Number: 15897
ID Number: 1983.10.8771.1
Date: Circa 1913
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.8771.1
Copyright: No Known Copyright