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Themed Collections

MOHAI’s Collections highlight important stories from Seattle’s history on a variety of topics.

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Pair of leather hiking boots purchased at REI, 1967 with red laces.

Outdoor Adventuring

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Yellow hat designed by John Eaton, 1960s displayed on a white mannequin head.

Seattle Fashion

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Two women with bicycles in the outdoors, August 24, 1898 surrounded by trees, ferns, and other Pacific Northwest foliage.

Bicycling

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Almost Live! ticket, circa 1990

Almost Live!

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Aerial view, looking northeast, of the top of the Space Needle, Seattle, 1962.

Aerial Photographs

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This postcard shows the new Frederick & Nelson store shortly after its 1916 opening.

Departed Department Stores

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