Commercial Street in snow, Seattle, January 10, 1880

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Image of Commercial Street in snow, Seattle, January 10, 1880 — SHS613

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Commercial Street in snow, Seattle, January 10, 1880

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In the 1880s, Seattle's business district was near Pioneer Square. Loggers, miners, and others came to this part of the city to find work, supplies, and entertainment. Others came to Seattle to attend the Territorial University, which stood on a hill above the city .

This photo, taken in 1880, shows the intersection of Commercial Street (now First Avenue South) and Main Street looking north towards Mill Street (now Yesler Way) after a snowstorm. The snow-covered roof of the Territorial University is visible in the distance.

Businesses in image: New England House; San Francisco Store; Wardell (?) & Miles Stores; Pioneer Drug Store; L.A. Trees

Caption on image: Commercial St, Seattle. Jan 10th 1880

SHS category: Snow

ID Number: SHS613

Date: 1880

Creator(s): Peterson & Bro., Photographer

Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cardboard mount: b&w ; 4 x 6.5 in.

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

Credit: MOHAI, SHS613

Subjects: Washington Territory, European American Settlement