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Charles Terry residence, Seattle, circa 1865
Order an ImageCharles C. Terry, one of the original Alki settlers, acquired a considerable amount of land in the heart of downtown Seattle. Shortly after 1857, Terry erected a home at the northeast corner of James Street and Third Avenue, later the site of the Public Safety Building. In 1864 Terry became the Treasurer for the Territorial University fund and along with two others contributed land for the campus. Charles Terry died on February 17, 1867 and left five children and many other descendents in the Seattle area.
Caption on image: Peiser.
Typed on verso: Chas. Terry N.E. corner 3rd & James in 1860's.
SHS category: Homes
Caption on image: Peiser.
Typed on verso: Chas. Terry N.E. corner 3rd & James in 1860's.
SHS category: Homes
ID Number: SHS10237
Date: Circa 1965
Creator(s):
Peiser, Theodore E., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print mounted on cardboard : b&w ; 5 x 8 in. ; torn
Credit: MOHAI, SHS10237
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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