"Monterey" gunboat in Port Orchard dry dock, ca. 1896 - 755cfd629a097...
Transcribed from back of photograph: "A near view of the gunboat Monterey in the dry dock at Port Orchard, 10 miles from Seattle on opposite side of Puget Sound. This is taken looking toward the stern of the bo... Mehr
"Australian" steamboat at Canyon City in Yukon Territory, ca. 1899 - ...
During the Klondike Gold Rush, there were three Canyon Cities in operation in the Yukon. Another photograph's caption (spl_ap_00035) places the location of this Canyon City on Sixtymile River which was a tribut... Mehr
1st Ave. between Cherry and Columbia St., 1880 - d0ca1e16e4fc307b1ed2...
Transcribed from photograph: "Streets. Front Street 1880. East side from Cherry to Columbia." On verso: 1. Elephant Store. 2 Reinig Block. 3. C. P. Stone block--Stone's grocery. L. P. Smith & Sons, jewelers. M.... Mehr
2nd Ave. and Yesler Way, ca. 1920 - 10450f4c02b8ba28ad0ab504289d35b2
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Second Ave. ca. 1920. Looking southeast from Yesler Way. Photo by Asahel Curtis." Yesler Way runs from upper left (east) to lower right (west); Second Avenue fro... Mehr
A Vista from Pergola of Hotel Lincoln, Seattle, Wash., ca. 1909 - 470...
Hotel Lincoln was constructed in 1900 at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Madison Street. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1920. front back Possibly not t... Mehr
Albers Brothers Milling Company promotional postcard, ca. May 1910 - ...
A May 20, 1928 Seattle Times article provides a tour of the company's plant and a brief history of the company: "The Albers Brothers Milling Company was organized in 1895 in Portland, Ore., with Bernard, Henry,... Mehr
Basaltic rocks, ca. 1900 - c1ef51ced4b6d6ff5f4f2a20ec767a4d
Transcribed from photograph: "Basaltic Rocks."; Location unknown. This image appeared in a booklet called ""Artwork of the State of Washington"" published by the Art Photogravure Company in 1900.
Banker's Baseball Team, ca. 1913 - da21f4f4f26c0d695f4cbb60d185a05d
The Seattle Bankers' League included teams from First National Bank, the National Bank of Commerce, the Northwest Trust Company, Seattle National Bank, Union Savings and Peoples Savings Banks, Dexter Horton and... Mehr
Charles Prosch, ca. 1897 - b5e0cca1c7c331c6fcc946f360569aea
Portraits. Prosch, Charles. 1820-1913. Prosch was a pioneer newspaper publisher. Comparing with other photos of him, Seattle Public Library's date of ca. 1897 may be on the early side for this photo, possibly... Mehr
Cherry St. looking SE from 2nd Ave., ca. 1900 - f866b79708b783d1e1a53...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Cherry St. Ca. 1900. Looking southeast from 2nd Ave. Manca's Café in background." The small buildings here were torn down to build the Alaska Building.
Cowlitz Glacier on Mt. Rainier, 1905 - aec070e830f354e3b8285120b94c6f...
Transcribed from photograph: "Mt. Rainier. Cowlitz Glacier and Tatoosh range in distance."; Cowlitz Glacier, WA; General Cowlitz Glacier location provided. The Kiser Photograph Company was run by Portland broth... Mehr
Country home, ca. 1910 - 4725a62f6ccee89e065679d688e2f002
Location is presumed to be in Washington State but the exact location is unknown. Large farm house, river in front.
Deception Island near Deception Pass, ca. 1910 - e453cc7b66ca27d48035...
Transcribed from photograph: "The clash of the surf on Deception Island."; Deception Island, WA
Denny Hill Regrade, 1907 - 0917a10b87ce7873ccf8f241d829b9e0
Transcribed from photograph: "Regrades. Denny Hill. 1907-1908. Steam shovels and trains removing dirt. 1907. New Washington Hotel under construction in background."
Destroyer saluting President Wilson, September 12, 1919 - 688acae2cee...
Transcribed from photograph: "Pacific Fleet. Review, Sept. 12-14, 1919. Destroyer saluting President Wilson."
Dress Parade at Fort Lawton, ca. 1910 - 44e21f105644670714321f373c382...
Fort Lawton was established by the Secretary of War in 1896. In 1973 the property was given to the City of Seattle and converted into Discovery Park. front back Post Ex... Mehr
Eddystone Rock in the Behm Canal, Alaska, ca. 1899 - 921150a4ffa34d4f...
Eddystone Rock, (275 ft. high). Behm Canal, Alaska. A.C.P. 120 [?]
Fir log at Huron Lumber Company's Bothell camp, ca. 1895 - 12311dbd87...
Transcribed from photograph: "Fir log, Bothell, Wash. -- at Huron Lumber Co.'s Camp." The log is surrounded by several loggers with three loggers sitting on top.; 74; Bothell, WA; Exact location unknown.
First (1891-1894) Home of Seattle Public Library, shown here between 1...
Transcribed from photograph: "Public Library. 1891-1894. First home of Seattle Public Library. Occidental block (Collins block). Front St., James St. and Yesler Ave. Built 1890." The building known in the lon... Mehr
Fleet rounding Magnolia Bluff, September 12, 1919 - 3574c56fdc08946d9...
Transcribed from photograph: "Pacific Fleet. Review, Sept. 12-14, 1919. Fleet rounding Magnolia Bluff. Battleships: 1. New York. 2. Texas. 3. Wyoming. 4. Idaho. 5. Mississippi."
Four Seattle views, 1890 - c41aedadee3430c1fa8b8aa9261fa42d
Four views of Seattle scenery including Snoqualmie Falls; Seattle From Hotel Denny looking towards Mt. Rainier; the Olympic Mountains from Seattle and the Olympian steamship on the Seattle waterfront. In th... Mehr
Frink Park Boulevard, ca. 1915 - 2249af888f471541f5d234042a6240be (pa...
Frink Boulevard became part of Lake Washington Boulevard in 1920. The park is named after John Frink who arrived in Seattle in 1874 and went on to become principal of the Belltown School, co-founder of Washingt... Mehr
Fremont Branch, Seattle Public Library, ca. 1921 - 7d060958013e3e55a7...
The Fremont branch opened on July 27, 1921. front back
Georgina Anstey, ca. 1910 - 43863966bcc5f97f8fa684d7c832fab7
The 1911 City Directory lists George R. and Georgina D. Anstey residing at 1716 Boylston Ave. Mrs. Anstey side porch, 18th Ave., 1909
Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks from Elliott Bay, ca. 1910, postc...
Seattle waterfront. Postcard. front back
Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks, ca. 1915 - 7f4154f7d4b7d98c8489...
front back Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks, Seattle, Washington, U.S., ca. 1915
Gov. Albert D. Rosellini, ca. 1957, postcard - a46b08ab81da3ed47704a67...
Transcribed from postcard: "Governor Albert D. Rosellini 21st Governor of the State of Washington, photographed at his desk in the Legislative Building, Olympia, Washington." Rosellini served as Governor betwee... Mehr
Group at Woodland Park, 1891 - 5c7a82d3e71e6502deef77cf1179fb2a
Group at Woodland Park, Seattle, Washington, 1891. At the time, Woodland Park was still privately owned by Guy Phinney. At left is Hunters Pride, his small hunting lodge on the property.
Henry A. Smith, ca. 1890 - 35bfd5f94503cfd7ed2d5dd8f2492194
Transcribed from photograph: "Portraits. Smith, Henry A. 1830-1915."
Hotel Sorrento, ca. 1910 - e32a645be2ea0be5a3167161c793b399 (page 1)
Hotel Sorrento opened in 1909 just before the city hosted the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The Hotel was designated as a historic landmark in 2008. front back
Housekeeping cabins at Mt. Rainier National Park, ca. 1930 - 4382c905...
Transcribed from photograph: "A section of the new housekeeping cabin unit at Paradise, Rainier National Park, Washington. Eagle Peak in the Tatoosh range stands in the background." Back contains additional inf... Mehr
Interior of Chief Shakes' home, ca. 1899 - 46dc6ed4cadc9ad6a3c1d497c3...
Interior Chief Shakes' home, Wrangel, Alaska. 74. A.C.P.; General Wrangell location provided.
Ladies' Waiting Room at King Street Station, ca. 1907, postcard - 6d35...
Transcribed from postcard: "Interior view of the Ladies' Waiting Room, Seattle Passenger Station." During the early 1900's, there was increasing interest in connecting railroads with Seattle. The high demand an... Mehr
Lake Union, showing Ballard and Fremont in the distance, ca. 1910, pos...
View appears to be from the Eastlake area. Despite the title of this postcard, Ballard is not visible. It would be behind Queen Anne Hill (at left). Image has to be before 1906 because Lake Union Gas Works is... Mehr
Lake Lenore, ca. 1920 - 02b28910258093ea3c11aebdbbb6f88f
Transcribed from photograph: "Scenery. Washington. Lake Lenore. Handtinted photo."; Lenore Lake, WA, 98851
Lake Washington Canal Locks, ca. 1917 - 00118825c30496341097cea535de8...
Spectators stand at the gates of the large lock. front back
Lake Washington Blvd. and Mt. Rainier, 1914 - 42041f4849b9e08b44fd33c...
The Mount Baker Boathouse appears in the distance at the center of the photograph. The original building was removed and replaced with a new structure in 1946. front back
Lake Washington Canal Locks, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1920 - 424c0cd6...
View east to Ballard Locks along ship canal. The home of the U.S. Corps of Engineers' district engineer (white house on hill) and the Administration Building are visible on the left. View is presumably from t... Mehr
Lena and Arthur Ward in living room at 8th Ave. and Spruce St., ca. 18...
Transcribed from photograph: "Lena Ward, Arthur C. Ward in their living room at 8th and Spruce." Lena and Arthur Ward married on June 21, 1893. The 1896 City Directory lists Arthur Ward at 1025 Pike St. The 189... Mehr
Madison Park Theatre, ca. 1900 - d6738a5d852d9b0ff879bfd0da1c0ecf
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Theaters. Madison Park Theatre. East end of Madison St. at Lake Washington. Exterior. Frame. Three-quarter view of front from left side. Ca. 1900. Signed by Webster & Steve... Mehr
Madrona Park, ca. 1910 - 20f07244359223f3d5997f14d6157907 (page 1)
The land containing Madrona Park was first platted in 1889 and the park and cable car lines were added to attract residents. In 1892, the park was further developed to include a hotel, boathouse and concession ... Mehr
Man (Walter F. Piper?) with backpack, ca. 1910 - 8e0a918cab38c984dc11...
Identity of man may be Walter F. Piper. A caption on the photograph spl_gpn_065 reads "Our house 1504 18th Ave. Seattle, corner view with trees, 1910." In 1910, this address was home to Walter F. Piper, his mot... Mehr
Men constructing building, ca. 1885 - fcaaf96cf167175a88f1d70314a7520...
Men gathered around wood structured building in process of being constructed. The location of the building is unknown.
Morning view of Antlers Hotel on Lake Cushman, ca. 1899 - bc98d1235bd...
Transcribed from photograph: "Morning at The Antlers, Lake Cushman." The Antlers Hotel was constructed in 1895. The construction of the Lake Cushman Dam in 1926 resulting in the flooding of the hotel and other ... Mehr
Mt. St. Helens, ca. 1910, postcard - 0621b6ec9c8ad7e758ccaebeb9357da7 ...
Transcribed from front of postcard: "Beautiful Washington. Mt. St. Helens."; Mount Saint Helens, WA front back
Mt. Rainier from Ricksecker Point, ca. 1925, postcard - 295541e1a90ee2...
Transcribed from front of postcard: "Ricksecker Point Rainier National Park Asahel Curtis 21806." Two figures, one with a hiking stick are visible at the bottom right of the photograph.; 21806; Ricksecker Point... Mehr
National Guard armory, ca. 1900 - 5c586bcfd1a93b2ec8807360e0a0e865
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Armories. National Guard armory. Southwest corner 4th Ave. and Union Street. Built 1888. Demolished about 1909. About 1900. Photo by Curtis, Asahel, 1874-1941." According... Mehr
Native boys doing an Arctic dance in Yukon Territory, ca. 1905 - 7113...
Transcribed from photograph: "Portraits. Group. Three Indian boys doing an informal Arctic dance, ca. 1905." Photograph caption reads: ""Arctic Dance Lower Yukon.""
Oregon Improvement Company, ca. 1885 - db3f3164cd1114aece9330ffcf6a4c...
Transcribed from photograph: "Wharves. Jackson and Washington Street ? Oregon Improvement Co. machine shops." That appears to be Seattle's Beacon Hill in the background, with South School (torn down in the Ja... Mehr
Our Lady of Good Help Church, 1870 - 453709ed563db7bb1620dec3d8affe02
Transcribed from photograph: "Churches. Our Lady of Good Help Church (Roman Catholic). Fourth Avenue. South and Park Avenue (Washington Street). Built 1866-1870. Enlarged 1883. 1870. First Catholic church in Se... Mehr
Perry Apartments, ca. 1909 - 5cad64cd28fd226534aeb361032fcd0d (page 1...
Located at Madison Street and Boren Avenue, the Perry Hotel, also known as the Perry Apartments, was built in 1907. In 1916, the building was renovated to become the Columbus Sanitarium and renamed once again t... Mehr
Point Grenville, 1905 - 42b429dfca8a556e2e3264dd1c443f9b (cropped)
Transcribed from photograph: "Point Greenville, North Beach."; Point Grenville, WA
Poncin Building, ca. 1888 - d6b9816b1e553323cae69103a086cab2
Transcribed from photograph: "Buildings. Poncin Building. Front St. and Cherry St. Destroyed by Fire, June 6, 1889."
Plummer Building, 1891 - d12e1f146ba62d9ea1da4d8a10ddaed2
Transcribed from photograph: "Buildings. Plummer building. Southeast corner Third Ave. and Union St. Built 1890; demolished about 1900. 1891."
Potlatch Festival Reception of the Tyee, July 17, 1912 - afde44ffc95b...
Transcribed from photograph: "Golden Potlatch. July 15-20, 1912. Reception of the Tyee. View I. 1. Shaman jester Herbert Schoenfeld. 2. Hyas Shaman Bert L. Swezea. 3. Shaman John C. Slater 4. Shaman Howard Alle... Mehr
Potlatch Parade Hyas Tyee Float, July 17, 1912 - 35194563204fc629299c...
Transcribed from photograph: "Golden Potlatch. July 15-20, 1912. Parade. Hyas Tyee float." From the Potlatch Program printed in the Seattle Times on July 16, 1912: "1:00 pm - Opening spectacle of the Golden Pot... Mehr
Providence Hospital, ca. 1911 - 81e70c1e9a7db27171e761442a91082d (pag...
Between 1907 and 1912, Seattle's Providence Hospital built a large new brick building, at a cost of one million dollars. Designed by Somervell & Cote, it was a full-service hospital with six operating rooms and... Mehr
Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier, ca. 1925 - c39a1b8667d0799780006f3615d02...
Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier, ca. 1925 front back
Ravenna Park waterfalls, ca. 1910 - b8145dfe2e32b386f5805d3acb1387d2 ...
Ravenna Park was named after Ravenna, Italy by the land's original owner, W.W. Beck ca. 1889. The park was also known as Ravenna Springs and Big Tree Park. Between 1919 and 1931, the park was referred to as Roo... Mehr
Schmeig's Brewery, ca. 1870 - c2ace4bb17b712d8bcc1901f13e36234
Transcribed from photograph: "Buildings. Schmeig's Brewery. Front Street [1st Ave.] and Columbia Street. Built 1865, demolished 1875. About 1870." Although Seattle Public Library says here, "demolished 1875",... Mehr
Seattle Central Library Children's Room, ca. 1909 - ad883fef7b6dd56a5...
The Children's Room was located in the Carnegie Central Library, designed by P.J. Weber and opened in 1906.
Seattle Central Library, 1910 - c8bead3fdb69efdc021915cbff6e43c1 (pag...
The Carnegie Central Library, designed by P.J. Weber, opened in 1906. front back
Seattle Female College, 1893 - 0daf2a1089870c63da469f6394b2cce4
Transcribed from photograph: "Schools. Seattle Female College. Ravenna Park. Built 1891; demolished 1893. From the East. Seattle Flouring Mill at right." Not sure of the basis for "demolished 1893" and cannot... Mehr
Seattle fire department portraits, 1898 - b1a5af54b4b35adf69b5640e98c...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Portraits. Group. Fire department. 1898. Fire chief Gardner Kellogg in center."
Seattle City Light Emergency Generating Plant, ca. 1911 - 980e8cef149...
The plant, also known as the Hydro House or the Power House, opened in 1912. It served as an emergency power supply for the city should the Cedar Dam plant fail. Construction photo of emergency generating plant... Mehr
Seattle Dry Dock Company shipyard, ca. 1910 - d584643d4b44943f70b2d6b...
This location is identified as the Moran Brothers Shipyard on spl_pc_17005. A February 21, 1899 Seattle Times articles discusses the construction of the dock and lists the Moran Brothers as the primary sharehol... Mehr
Seattle Mail and Herald, v. 6, no. 11, Jan. 24, 1903 newspaper - f5b2d...
Page 1 includes portrait of Seattle businessman James G. Givens. Page 3 includes photograph of class at Acme Business College. Page 6 includes portrait of Judge William Hickman Moore. Page 12 article discusses ... Mehr
Seattle's illumination in honor of the Atlantic Fleet, May 1908 - 947...
Electric lights on First Avenue looking south in celebration of the Atlantic Fleet's visit to Seattle. The Seattle Electric Company, located at 907 1st Ave., appears on the left side of the photograph. ... Mehr
Sled dogs and driver near MacKenzie River, ca. 1900 - a14bfa0a712bbab...
Transcribed from photograph: "Transportation. Sleighs and sledges. Sled dogs and driver taking a break near the McKenzie River." Obviously, the Mackenzie River (in Canada), not the McKenzie River (in Oregon).
Steam shovel regrading 3rd Ave. near James St., 1907 - 31a137c381e158...
Transcribed from photograph: "9865 - Cutting down a street with a steam-shovel, - Seattle, Washington. Copyright 1907 Underwood & Underwood." Hotel Mansfield, located at 3rd Ave. and James St. is visible in the... Mehr
Steam whaler "Mary D. Hume" in the Arctic, ca. 1890 - 6e10d1b071a9a68...
Transcribed from photograph: "Boats. Fishing. Copy of print of Steam whaler. Mary D. Hume in the Arctic." The Mary D. Hume was built in 1881 at Gold Beach, Oregon. In 1889, the Pacific Steam Whaling Company pur... Mehr
Sund's Resort on Hood Canal, ca. 1910 - 772716a4e98b3ab473ca4b55ccfe6...
Transcribed from photograph: "Sund's on Hood Canal." Sund's Resort was founded by John Sund in 1903 north of Hoodsport, Washington. The resort featured tent cabins and a dancing pavilion.; 978; Sund's Resort, H... Mehr
Temple family and friends in Madrona Park, ca. 1897 - 1db020c5496321e...
Transcribed from photograph: "Madrona Park, Seattle, Wash. Geo. W. Ward, Susie E. Temple, Cecil O. Temple, Henry D. Temple, Howard McRae, Lena Ward, Louise V. Ward, Minnie Wait, Carlisle."
The Negro Motorist Green Book, 1949 Guide for Black travelers - 0714b2...
The Green Book was published annually between 1936 and 1966 by Victor H. Green, a postal carrier who lived in New York City. It served as a guide for Black travelers hoping to find hotels and other businesses t... Mehr
Two unknown children, ca. 1880 - 0bd898b210a150f6f30f81c0dece00f7 (pa...
The Lu Jacobson Collection includes materials featuring both the Latimer and Denny families. The majority of the materials focus on Alexander Latimer, his third wife, Sarah Chesney Latimer, and their five daugh... Mehr
View south from Denny Hill, ca. 1883 - 28cfdb5e76cd2defa276d9ba567c28...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Views. From Denny Hill. Ca. 1883. Looking south."
View south from Seattle coal bunkers, ca. 1890 - 4b0efcac43c1202109a0...
View of docks, wharves, ships, logs floating in the water and the Hart Lumber Company (located between Charles and Norman Street in the Moran Brothers Shipyards on the waterfront).
Volunteer Park, ca. 1915 - 43406bf4c72ddd85b7c2f9bb05371c13 (page 1)
The city purchased the land for Volunteer Park from James Colman in 1876 and development of the land began into a park began in the 1890s. The water reservoir was constructed in 1901, followed by the Water Towe... Mehr
Wharves at foot of King St. and Weller St., ca. 1878 - 702687c82830b6...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Waterfront. About 1878. Wharves at foot of King St. and Weller St. Academy of the Holy Names at center background."
White Pass and Yukon Railway tracks and mountain view, ca. 1899 - ba9...
During the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass was one of the routes used by prospectors to travel from Skagway to the Yukon gold fields. In April 1898 the White Pass and Yukon Railroad Company was formed in an ... Mehr
Yesler home near 1st Ave. and Yesler Way, 1860 - 26e5cbd34c7f64960853...
The same photograph is appears in the Prosch Seattle Views Collection at the University of Washington with the following description: "This is the oldest or first known photograph of any part of Seattle. It rep... Mehr
Yosemite Falls, ca. 1897-1900 - b66d3325a06331159f4b087a7ae9e718
No caption is provided for the photograph but it appears to show Yosemite Falls. Pillsbury had a lifelong interest in the park and established his own photograph studio there in 1897.; [No caption.]
Knox Hats top hat advertising illustration, 1915
Knox Hats top hat advertising illustration, 1915, from a Frederick and Nelson advertisement in Seattle's The Town Crier.
Type louse (Horribleprintus)
An illustration of the fictional "type louse" in an ad from Metropolitan Press Printing Co. (Seattle).
David and Clara Mannes
Illustration of violinist David Mannes and pianist Clara Mannes.
Swastika Lodge and Cottages at Dilworth Point - Mrs. F. C. Shannahan, ...
Page 1 features photograph of Mary A. Lister and Florence Lister, wife and daughter of Governor Ernest Lister. Page 4 article "A Display of Gall" discusses Mayor Hiram C. Gill's request for additional funds to ... Mehr
"Needles" rock formations on Columbia River, ca. 1900 - e26893678ea15...
Transcribed from photograph: "View of Needles on the Columbia River."; Columbia River, WA; Exact location unknown. This image appeared in a booklet called "Artwork of the State of Washington" published by the A... Mehr
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - 0fca4103c32df...
Description of the Golden Potlatch festival: "The success of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition encouraged local boosters to plan another ambitious event to showcase the city. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce, ... Mehr
1st Ave. and Yesler Way decorations for President Benjamin Harrison's ...
Transcribed from front of photograph: "Harrison, Benjamin. Visit. May 6, 1891. Decorations on building. Yesler Avenue and Front Street. 1. Hotel Northern. 2. Gatzert Building. 3. National Bank of Commerce. 4. F... Mehr
Admiral Sebree and Admiral Rodman (right), September 12, 1919 - bb316...
Transcribed from photograph: "Pacific Fleet. Review, Sept. 12-14, 1919. Admiral Sebree and Admiral Rodman (right)."
Alaska Building, Seattle Public Library, Rainier Club and Seattle Athl...
Transcribed from photograph: "Buildings. Alaska building. Second Ave. and Cherry St. Built 1903-1904. Eames and Young (St. Louis), architects. 1907. Seattle Public Library. Central library. Fourth Ave. and Madi... Mehr
Arthur A. Denny, ca. 1880 - e0e8e540e7850f07b683c20bb2dc10c0 (page 1)
Portrait of one of Seattle's founders, Arthur Denny. Photograph taken by Peterson & Bro. in Seattle, Washington Territory. front back
Ballard Library Branch, 1910 - bd48f4266518f023504883ec954d1a5c
The Ballard library was constructed in 1904 prior to the town's 1907 annexation to Seattle. When the town was annexed, it became part of the Seattle Public Library system. The library moved to a new location on... Mehr
Ballard Playfield, ca. 1910 - f9d1d284bd3534bd8c9e6719ac28d801 (page ...
Transcribed from postcard: "The Ballard Playfield House and Grounds. The city of Seattle owns 22 playgrounds, from a block to thirty acres in area. Twelve are equipped with modern outdoor gymnasiums, with exper... Mehr
Birdseye view showing Lake Union, ca. 1910 - 98d00f103cca330d2684d085...
View appears to be from near 3rd Ave. and Marion St. looking north. The Seattle Central Library and Providence Hospital appear in the center of the photograph. front back
Carson D. Boren house, 1870 - 086b2c08193e4c323731a2ea66341fbd
Transcribed from photograph: "Houses. Boren, Carson Dobbins. House at Second Ave. and Cherry St. 1870. 1. North blockhouse remaining from Indian wars of 1855-1856. 2. Boren's barn."
Cemetery at Alert Bay, B.C., ca. 1899 - ed590dc86b18b57529fb321a64e73...
Graveyard, Alert Bay, B.C. A.C.P. 10.; Location believed to be the Namgis Burial Ground.
Champions of Western Canada League, 1913 - 81e3949c13667da924fb1c95ff...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Portraits. Group. Baseball team. Champions of Western Canada League. 1913. Clarence Duggan and William Hurley on team."
Col. Michael Troutman Simmons, ca. 1860 - ae12227fa6051d00deb137ebb1a...
Transcribed from photograph: "Portraits. Simmons, Col. Michael Troutman, 1814-1867." Simmons was an early white settler in the Puget Sound area.; This copy photograph is believed to be taken by Erle Howell for ... Mehr