L. R. Maynock collecting parking meter fees, Seattle, January 1942

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Image of L. R. Maynock collecting parking meter fees, Seattle, January 1942 — 1986.5.10123.1

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L. R. Maynock collecting parking meter fees, Seattle, January 1942

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On November 7, 1941, the city of Seattle began installing hotly-debated metal parking meters, hoping the move would eliminate traffic congestion and make driving safer in the city's central business district. Over 1600 meters were installed between First and Fifth Avenues, and Yesler Way and Virgina Street. Drivers were charged 5 cents an hour to park between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, except for Sundays and holidays.

In this image looking east on James Street towards Third Avenue, L. R. Maynock, a senior clerk in the City Treasurer's Office, pushes a "nickel wagon," a cart for collecting the change from parking meters. The building behind Maycock is the Drexel Hotel Building, which was built in 1888.

Signs in image: Tony's Place, The Friendly Tavern; Drexel Hotel; Dr. Jerry, Foot Specialist.

Caption information source: The Seattle Daily Times, August 10, 1941, p. 3; November 7, 1941, p. 41; May 22, 1941, p. 1.

ID Number: 1986.5.10123.1

Date: 1942

Creator(s): Lynch, Frank "Slim", Photographer

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.

Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.

Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 1986.5.10123.1, photo by Frank "Slim" Lynch

Subjects: Transportation, Government and Public Services, Labor and Labor Unions