In 1921, Seattle businessman Martin G. Johanson founded The Millionair Club to help the city's unemployed help themselves. Johanson managed the organization which provided nourishing meals and acted as a clearinghouse for temporary jobs. He gave the organization its name because he said that helping others made him feel like a millionaire. He dropped the "e" in the organization's name to keep it from being confused with a prestigious men's club. The Millionair Club still serves Seattle's unemployed with meals, clothing, job training, temporary jobs and medical referrals.
Sign in image reads: Free Supper Here Each Sunday 6:00 P.M. This Place Open From 7 A.M to 7 P.M. Daily, 8 AM to 7 PM Sunday. Restaurant, 112 Main Street, Open 6 AM to 7 PM Daily, 8 AM to 7 PM Sunday. Baggage Checked 5 cents 1st Day 1 cent each add. Day. Handwritten on sleeve: Seattle - clubs - Millionair.
ID Number: PI22381
Date: Circa 1925
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
