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Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1913

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Seattle's economy boomed in the years following 1900. In 1911, local businessman George Frye completed the Frye Hotel to cater to businessmen and other visitors who sometimes stayed for extended periods of time. It was located on Yesler Way at Third Avenue South in the heart of the downtown area.

Signs in image: Stewart & Holmes Drug [C...]. [...] Engraving & Printing. Grocery. Triangle Building. Oysters. Hotel Frye. The Yukon - Rainier Bohemian Beer. Goodrich Safety Tread Tires - "Best in the Short Stop." Tailor. O.F.C. Day & Night - Seattle Business. Gold Shield Coffee.
Handwritten on sleeve: Frye Hotel Ext.
Webster & Stevens number: 26509
ID Number: 1983.10.9592
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, 1983.10.9592
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Hotels