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1986.5.14384.4
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Boating season opening day parade, looking southwest, Seattle, May 2, 1958
Order an ImageA yearly tradition since 1920, the Seattle Yacht Club's Opening Day parade through the Montlake Cut is a celebration of the area's water activities. This view, looking west, shows boats of all shapes and sizes passing through the Montlake Cut and the raised Montake bridge to the waters of Portage Bay and Lake Union. It was festive event for both boaters and spectators, who often picnic along the shore and watch the parade of vessels, some of which were lavishly decorated.
Handwritten on sleeve: SHIPS, Yachts, opening day parade.
Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): June 30, 1958.
Handwritten on sleeve: SHIPS, Yachts, opening day parade.
Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): June 30, 1958.
ID Number: 1986.5.14384.4
Date: 1958
Physical Description: 1 negative : acetate, b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 1986.5.14384.4
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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