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Image of Montlake cut under construction, Seattle, circa 1915
2002.3.2023
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Montlake cut under construction, Seattle, circa 1915

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The Lake Washington Ship Canal followed the routes of earlier canals and streams which connected Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Salmon Bay. This view looks west through the Montlake Cut towards the north end of Capitol Hill.

Handwritten on mount: Canal Excavation - Tapping Lake Washington, Seattle.
Lake Wash. Ship Canal, excavation.
ID Number: 2002.3.2023
Date: Circa 1915
Physical Description: 1 lantern slide : color ; 2 1/2 x 3 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Lantern Slide Collection, 2002.3.2023
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Lake Washington Ship Canal, Construction and Urban Planning

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