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American Hotel, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 1494)

American Hotel, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 1494)

Signs in image: Queen City Dye Works. The Antiseptic - Agency Supply Laundry Co. Ladies Tailors. [...] Habit Makers. American Hotel. Oysters. The Quaker Drug Co. Cafe [American?]. [Antlers?] Hotel. Handwritten ... More

Antlers Hotel, 320 Union St, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 8982)

Antlers Hotel, 320 Union St, Seattle, 1904 (MOHAI 8982)

The Antlers Hotel, seen here on the northwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Union Street in Seattle, was opened and managed by Frank L. Crampton from 1903-1910. The building is no longer standing. Note the survey... More

Arlington Hotel decorated for visit of Henry Villard, Seattle, 1883 (MOHAI 1797)

Arlington Hotel decorated for visit of Henry Villard, Seattle, 1883 (M...

The original Arlington Hotel was located at the southeast corner of First Avenue South and Main Streets. This photo was taken at the time of Henry Villard's visit to Seattle in September 1883. The paintings wer... More

Arlington Hotel, Seattle, ca 1900 (MOHAI 827)

Arlington Hotel, Seattle, ca 1900 (MOHAI 827)

Caption on image: Seattle Photo Co. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Commercial streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle

Arlington Hotel, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 1707)

Arlington Hotel, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 1707)

Signs in image: Billiards. Arlington Hotel. Optimo Cigars. Atlas Liquor Co. Atlas Buffet. Seattle Adjustment and Sales Co. - Sold Direct to You - Wholesale & Retail - Sale on Manufacturers Samples - Clothing, S... More

Artist's rendering of Denny Hotel, Seattle, ca 1890 (MOHAI 3141)

Artist's rendering of Denny Hotel, Seattle, ca 1890 (MOHAI 3141)

Seattle's Hotel Washington, known as the Denny Hotel when it opened in 1890, sat grandly on top of Denny Hill between Second and Fourth Avenues and Stewart and Virginia Streets. The elegant building survived on... More

Bartenders and patrons holding beer glasses at Hotel Globe bar, Seattle, circa 1910 (MOHAI 15305)

Bartenders and patrons holding beer glasses at Hotel Globe bar, Seattl...

Seattle's Globe Hotel operated from 1898 until the mid 1960s in a building originally built in 1891 as a warehouse. The building, historically called the Marshall-Walker Building, is a four story brick block lo... More

Business card for the Hotel Norman, Seattle, circa 1912 (MOHAI 11682)

Business card for the Hotel Norman, Seattle, circa 1912 (MOHAI 11682)

The Hotel Norman was located at the corner of Yesler Way and First Avenue, at a time when the busy Pioneer Square neighborhood was a vital part of Seattle's commercial life. Advertised here as "A First Class Ho... More

Chelsea Family Hotel, circa 1905 (MOHAI 9637)

Chelsea Family Hotel, circa 1905 (MOHAI 9637)

The Chelsea Family Hotel, a residential hotel designed by architect Harlan Thomas, opened in 1907 at 620 Olympic Place, in the southwest section of Queen Anne Hill. Residents could enjoy the view from its bay w... More

Colonial Hotel, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 1597)

Colonial Hotel, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 1597)

Signs in image: Seattle Woolen Mill. Pacific Hotel. Colonial Hotel. Seattle Paint & Varnish Co. The Rainier Hardware Co. - Sporting Goods, Builders Hardware. Keystone Liquor Co. - Wholesale Importers - Champagn... More

Columbia St, looking east from 3rd Ave, Seattle, circa 1890 (MOHAI 10113)

Columbia St, looking east from 3rd Ave, Seattle, circa 1890 (MOHAI 101...

Seattle in the early 1890s was a rapidly growing city. The Seattle City Census of 1888 records population at 19,116, and although 1889's Great Fire leveled 116 acres in the heart of the city's business district... More

Counterbalance streetcar on 3rd Ave, Seattle, 1903 (MOHAI 9977)

Counterbalance streetcar on 3rd Ave, Seattle, 1903 (MOHAI 9977)

Denny Hill once stood north of what is now Seattle's central business district, between Second and Fifth Avenues. Between 1889 and 1906, the Denny (later Washington) Hotel dominated its southern slope. The hill... More

Denny Hotel lobby, Seattle, ca 1895 (MOHAI 3085)

Denny Hotel lobby, Seattle, ca 1895 (MOHAI 3085)

Seattle's Hotel Washington, known as the Denny Hotel when it opened in 1890, sat grandly on top of Denny Hill between Second and Fourth Avenues and Stewart and Virginia Streets. The elegant building survived on... More

Denny Regrade progress, Seattle, 1906-1908 (MOHAI 1457)

Denny Regrade progress, Seattle, 1906-1908 (MOHAI 1457)

Caption on border: Asahel Curtis, Commercial Photographer, 625 Colman Block, Seattle. Caption on image: Denny Hill Regrade - Moving 7,500,000 Cubic Feet of Earth to Build a City. Seattle Washington. 1906 - Old ... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8624)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8624)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen near a house and... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8625)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8625)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen near a house and... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8626)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8626)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen in the foregroun... More

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8642)

Denny Regrade project in progress, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8642)

This photograph was taken in 1909 during the regrading project on Third Avenue in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle. Men using high power hoses to blast away the hillside can be seen near a house and... More

Exterior of Hotel Calhoun, Seattle, 1910 (MOHAI 11071)

Exterior of Hotel Calhoun, Seattle, 1910 (MOHAI 11071)

Seattle's Hotel Calhoun, located at the intersection of Second Avenue and Virginia Street, was designed by architect William P. White. It was built in 1910 during an apartment building boom in the area newly le... More

Fire at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, April 7, 1920 (MOHAI 1278)

Fire at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, April 7, 1920 (MOHAI 1278)

The Seattle Fire Department battled a large blaze at the Hotel Lincoln on April 7, 1920. The fire broke out in the middle of the night in the hotel's basement laundry room. By the time it was discovered, it had... More

Fire at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, April 7, 1920 (MOHAI 1526)

Fire at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, April 7, 1920 (MOHAI 1526)

The Seattle Fire Department battled a large blaze at the Hotel Lincoln on April 7, 1920. The fire broke out in the middle of the night in the hotel's basement laundry room. By the time it was discovered, it had... More

Fire at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, April 7, 1920 (MOHAI 2029)

Fire at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, April 7, 1920 (MOHAI 2029)

The Seattle Fire Department battled a large blaze at the Hotel Lincoln on April 7, 1920. The fire broke out in the middle of the night in the hotel's basement laundry room. By the time it was discovered, it had... More

Frye Hotel and Smith Tower, Seattle, ca 1914 (MOHAI 684)

Frye Hotel and Smith Tower, Seattle, ca 1914 (MOHAI 684)

This view west along Yesler Avenue shows the 42-story Smith Tower looming above the Frye Hotel. Built in 1914 as Seattle's first skyscaper, the Smith Tower boasts the last manually operated elevators on the wes... More

Frye Hotel, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 516)

Frye Hotel, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 516)

Seattle's economy boomed in the years following 1900. In 1911, local businessman George Frye completed the Frye Hotel to cater to businessmen and other visitors who sometimes stayed for extended periods of time... More

Gazebo in Pioneer Square, Seattle, 1901 (MOHAI 3378)

Gazebo in Pioneer Square, Seattle, 1901 (MOHAI 3378)

Before about 1905, Pioneer Square was the heart of Seattle's central business district. Large brick buildings were built after the Great Fire of 1889, and the square was the start of many of the city's streetca... More

Grand Pacific Hotel, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 755)

Grand Pacific Hotel, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 755)

The Grand Pacific Hotel building, one of many post-Fire structures along First Avenue, is at 1115 to 1117 First Avenue. It advertised in the 1902 city directory as being newly refurbished and strictly first cla... More

Great Northern Hotel, Seattle, ca 1898 (MOHAI 928)

Great Northern Hotel, Seattle, ca 1898 (MOHAI 928)

The Terry Denny Building, also known as the Great Northern Hotel, is on the west side of 1st Avenue South between South Washington Street and Yesler Way. Signs in image: Pride of Seattle Hand Laundry (on wagon)... More

Guest room with one bed, Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1923 (MOHAI 8674)

Guest room with one bed, Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1923 (MOHAI 8674)

In 1911 when George Frederick Frye (1833-1912) opened his eleven-story Louisa C. Frye Hotel near Pioneer Square, it was considered Seattle's finest. The ornate Italian Renaissance design had an interior finish ... More

Guest room with two beds, Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1912 (MOHAI 8671)

Guest room with two beds, Frye Hotel, Seattle, circa 1912 (MOHAI 8671)

In 1911 when George Frederick Frye (1833-1912) opened his eleven-story Louisa C. Frye Hotel near Pioneer Square, it was considered Seattle's finest. The ornate Italian Renaissance design had an interior finish ... More

Hotel Butler Annex, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8627)

Hotel Butler Annex, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 8627)

This photo, taken in 1909, is of the Hotel Butler Annex, located on the corner of Marion Street and 4th Avenue. Motor cars and horse drawn carriages are both visible along the street. Otto D. Goetze (b. 1871) ... More

Hotel Diller, 1st Ave and University St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 8984)

Hotel Diller, 1st Ave and University St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 89...

This view of the southeast corner of First Avenue and University Street in downtown Seattle features the Hotel Diller at 1220 First Avenue. The hotel was designed by Louis L. Mendel, Sr. (1867-1940), for busine... More

Hotel Diller, Seattle, ca 1900 (MOHAI 719)

Hotel Diller, Seattle, ca 1900 (MOHAI 719)

The building that formerly was the Hotel Diller, minus its elaborate cornice, continues to occupy the southeast corner of 1st Avenue and University Street. Caption on image: Seattle Photo Co. Subjects (LCTGM): ... More

Hotel Federal, 3rd Ave and Pine St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9006)

Hotel Federal, 3rd Ave and Pine St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9006)

This view of the southwest corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle features the Hotel Federal. The building is no longer standing. Signs in image: Cascade Laundry This photograph is part of... More

Hotel Georgian, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2025)

Hotel Georgian, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2025)

The Hotel Georgian, located at 1420 4th Avenue, was one of the more ambitious of the early uptown hotels. It was demolished in 1971. Signs in image: Hotel Georgian. Boston College of Vitosophy. Doctor [...ndsor... More

Hotel Gowman entrance, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 981)

Hotel Gowman entrance, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 981)

During the 1920s Seattle had several large downtown hotels, including the Hotel Gowman at 1620 Second Avenue. It later became known as the Stewart Hotel. Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Gowman Ext. & Marquee. Sub... More

Hotel Leland, 84 Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9005)

Hotel Leland, 84 Pike St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9005)

This image of the Hotel Leland features a Seattle Water Department official checking water meters. The Hotel Leland, located on First Avenue and Pike Street, was built in 1900 by brothers Frank (1865-1954), Joh... More

Hotel Pacific, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 1331)

Hotel Pacific, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 1331)

The Hotel Pacific was located at 302 2nd Avenue South close to both train stations. Signs in image: Storage. [...ranch]. Restaurant. Detroit Cafe. Laundry - Baths - Oriental Steam Laundry Co. Union Depot Bar. J... More

Hotel Rainier, Seattle, ca 1892 (MOHAI 3468)

Hotel Rainier, Seattle, ca 1892 (MOHAI 3468)

The Rainier Hotel on 5th Avenue between Columbia and Marion STreets was erected quickly following the 1889 Seattle fire, which destroyed much of the downtown hotel space. Never a financial success, the Rainier ... More

Hotel Ramona, 1st Ave and Seneca St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9001)

Hotel Ramona, 1st Ave and Seneca St, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9001)

The Hotel Ramona, shown here on the northeast corner of First Avenue and Seneca Street, catered to a middle and working-class clientele. This was one of many hotels that were built on First Avenue from 1884 unt... More

Hotel Ramona, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 1831)

Hotel Ramona, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 1831)

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street. Signs in image: Hotel Diller. [Cre...] - Largest Seller in the World. Bell Tailors. Yates. Russells. Model Car. Restaurant. ... More

Hotel Ramona, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2194)

Hotel Ramona, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2194)

The Hotel Ramona was located on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Seneca Street, and survived well into the twentieth century. The small building on the left of the photo survives, although much altered. S... More

Hotel Seneca, 1203 1st Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9004)

Hotel Seneca, 1203 1st Ave, Seattle, circa 1903 (MOHAI 9004)

This view of the northwest corner of First Avenue and Seneca Street features the Hotel Seneca located at 1203 1/2 First Avenue. None of these buildings remain standing. Business in image: W. S. Morley, Jeweler... More

Hotel Sorrento New Year's Dinner menu, 1923 (MOHAI 8270)

Hotel Sorrento New Year's Dinner menu, 1923 (MOHAI 8270)

The Hotel Sorrento, one of the city's first "boutique" hotels, opened in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood in 1909. Among the hotel's first customers were some of the millions of visitors to the 1909 Alaska-Yu... More

Hotel Sterling, 1412 3rd Ave, Seattle, circa 1906 (MOHAI 8983)

Hotel Sterling, 1412 3rd Ave, Seattle, circa 1906 (MOHAI 8983)

This view of Third Avenue in downtown Seattle shows the Hotel Sterling. The hotel was built in 1903 during a boom in hotel development in conjunction with rising economic opportunities and population growth, as... More

Hotel Waldorf, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1646)

Hotel Waldorf, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1646)

The Hotel Waldorf, on the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and Pike Street, was during its last decades an inexpensive apartment building. It was demolished for the expansion of the Washington Trade Center. Signs... More

Hotel Washington decorated for visit of Theodore Roosevelt, Seattle, 1903 (MOHAI 3562)

Hotel Washington decorated for visit of Theodore Roosevelt, Seattle, 1...

Seattle's Hotel Washington, known as the Denny Hotel when it opened in 1890, sat grandly on top of Denny Hill between Second and Fourth Avenues and Stewart and Virginia Streets. The elegant building survived on... More

Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 1650)

Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 1650)

Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Lincoln Interiors. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Atriums--Washington (State)--Seattle; Chairs--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sculpture--Washington (State)--Seattle

Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2044)

Lincoln Hotel interior, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2044)

Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel Int. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Atriums--Washington (State)--Seattle; Chairs--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sculpture--Washington (State)--Seattle

Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 1978)

Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 1978)

The famous roof garden of the Lincoln Hotel afforded guests a panoramic view of Elliott Bay. In this photograph, the view looks southeast over First Hill, with the old King County courthouse in the distance. H... More

Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 1898)

Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 1898)

This photo looks northwest across 4th Avenue and Madison Street to the Lincoln Hotel, which opened in 1900. The hotel's roof garden is visible and a corner of the Cranegie Library can be glimpsed on the right. ... More

Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, ca 1912 (MOHAI 2048)

Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, ca 1912 (MOHAI 2048)

The Lincoln Hotel at 4th Avenue and Madison Street opened in 1900 and initially offered both transient hotel rooms and permanent apartments. Handwritten on sleeve: Lincoln Hotel. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washi... More

Memorial service for President Garfield at Occidental Hotel, Seattle, 1881 (MOHAI 2455)

Memorial service for President Garfield at Occidental Hotel, Seattle, ...

Caption on image (obscured): W&S [copy print]. Handwritten on mount: 2nd and Main St. Occidental Hotel - Pres. Garfield Memorial Services, 1881. Subjects (LCTGM): Memorial rites & ceremonies--Washington (State... More

Moore Hotel exterior and lobby, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 2699)

Moore Hotel exterior and lobby, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 2699)

The building housing the Moore Theatre and Moore Hotel opened on Second Avenue and Virginia Street in December 1907. The theater seated over 2,000 people, and it soon became one of Seattle's leading cultural ce... More

Mount Rainier from Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, 1915 (MOHAI 3325)

Mount Rainier from Lincoln Hotel roof garden, Seattle, 1915 (MOHAI 332...

Caption on image: Mt. Rainier as seen from the roof garden, Hotel lincoln, Seattle, Washington. Subjects (LCTGM): Roof gardens--Washington (State)--Seattle; Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Mountains--Washi... More

New England hotel souvenir, circa 1905 (MOHAI 11372)

New England hotel souvenir, circa 1905 (MOHAI 11372)

Seattle's New England Hotel was located south of Mill Street (now Yesler Way), on the corner of First Avenue South and Main Street. In the city's early days, this placed it in the red-light district. The hotel ... More

New England Hotel, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 2435)

New England Hotel, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 2435)

The New England Hotel building is still in existence on the northwest corner 1st Avenue South and South Main Street in Pioneer Square. Signs in image: Newsome's [Employment?] [...]. German Restaurant - Waffle H... More

Notepaper from Hotel Seattle, circa 1905 (MOHAI 11883)

Notepaper from Hotel Seattle, circa 1905 (MOHAI 11883)

Located in Pioneer Square at the intersection of Yesler Way, James Street, and First Avenue, the Hotel Seattle (also Seattle Hotel) was constructed in 1890, replacing the Occidental Hotel, which burned down in ... More

Otis Hotel, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 3423)

Otis Hotel, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 3423)

The Otis Hotel was located on Summit Avenue between Columbia and Marion Streets, now in the heart of the Swedish Medical Center. Both its location and appearance suggest a residential use. Caption on image: S.P... More

Room at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2017)

Room at Lincoln Hotel, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2017)

With books in the bookcase and an abundance of personal decorative items, this room would appear to be a permanent lodging for its occupant, rather than a rented hotel room. the Lincoln Hotel, which opened in 1... More

Second and Washington, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2661)

Second and Washington, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2661)

Signs in image: C.C.H. Block. Paints Oils Glass. Restaurant. Lexington Hotel - Furnished Rooms. Phoenix Hotel. Shave 10 Cents, Baths 2 for 25 Cents, Laundry. Barber Shop - Baths 15 Cents. M. Hee Wo Chinese Medi... More

Sorrento Hotel dining room, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 4100)

Sorrento Hotel dining room, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 4100)

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "A hotel in the heart of things," ope... More

Sorrento Hotel entrance, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 4098)

Sorrento Hotel entrance, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 4098)

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "A hotel in the heart of things," op... More

Sorrento Hotel garden, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1129)

Sorrento Hotel garden, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1129)

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "A hotel in the heart of things," op... More

Sorrento Hotel tea room, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 4099)

Sorrento Hotel tea room, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 4099)

By 1910, a number of hotels had been built just outside Seattle's downtown area for people traveling on business or pleasure. The Sorrento Hotel, which advertised itself as "A hotel in the heart of things," op... More

Stander Hotel interior, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 2246)

Stander Hotel interior, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 2246)

Handwritten on sleeve: Standar [sic] Hotel Magazine Stand. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Stairways--Washington (State)--Seattle; Hunting trophies--Washington (State)--Seattle

Stander Hotel, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 1400)

Stander Hotel, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 1400)

The Stander Hotel was located on the northwest corner of 4th and Marion, where the YMCA building now stands. Handwritten on sleeve: Hotel Stander, 1905. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle

The Hotel Kalmar and the James Street cable car, ca 1912 (MOHAI 5924)

The Hotel Kalmar and the James Street cable car, ca 1912 (MOHAI 5924)

The Hotel Kalmar was built in 1881 and operated by the Brand family for over 70 years. They named the hotel after Mrs. Brand's hometown in Sweden. The hotel provided furnished rooms to men who came to Seattle t... More

Third Avenue, looking south from Pike Street, Seattle, circa 1900 (MOHAI 9533)

Third Avenue, looking south from Pike Street, Seattle, circa 1900 (MOH...

By the turn of the 19th century, multi-story brick buildings had begun to spring up along Seattle's Third Avenue, and city streets were being repaved. In this image, the Abbott Hotel occupies the southeast cor... More

Washington Hotel during regrading of Second Avenue, Seattle, ca 1906 (MOHAI 1217)

Washington Hotel during regrading of Second Avenue, Seattle, ca 1906 (...

Workers began regrading Seattle's Denny Hill in 1898. At first, the owners of the Washington Hotel didn't want the city to remove their part of the hill. This left the hotel sitting on a raw peak of land while ... More

Washington Hotel lobby, Seattle, ca 1895 (MOHAI 1871)

Washington Hotel lobby, Seattle, ca 1895 (MOHAI 1871)

Seattle's Hotel Washington, known as the Denny Hotel when it opened in 1890, sat grandly on top of Denny Hill between Second and Fourth Avenues and Stewart and Virginia Streets. The elegant building survived on... More

Washington Hotel stationery, 1905 (MOHAI 11886)

Washington Hotel stationery, 1905 (MOHAI 11886)

The Denny Hotel project was begun in Seattle in 1889 by a group of developers that included Seattle founding father Arthur Denny (1822-1899). Unfortunately, the Panic of 1893 halted the proceedings with interio... More

Cambridge Apartment Hotel, Seattle, Washington (85012)

Cambridge Apartment Hotel, Seattle, Washington (85012)

Title: Cambridge Apartment Hotel, Seattle, Washington Subjects: Hotels Places: Washington > King (county) > Seattle Notes: Extent: 1 print (postcard) : linen texture, color ; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. Accession #: 06_... More

Buildings and grounds at Leschi Park on Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (BOYD+BRAAS 44)

Buildings and grounds at Leschi Park on Lake Washington, Seattle, Wash...

Shows Leschi terminal for the Lake Washington Cable Railroad Company at the foot of Yesler Way, sidewheel steamboat KIRKLAND docked at boathouse, John Johnson's Lake Washington Hotel and Restaurant in backgroun... More

Looking north on 1st Ave from James St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (BOYD+BRAAS 85)

Looking north on 1st Ave from James St, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (...

Shows Pioneer Building and the Hotel Seattle to the right; James St, front right, being raised to reduce the grade between 1st Ave. and 2nd Ave. From William F. Boyd Album, page 13. Caption on image: Front St.... More

Looking north on 2nd Ave from Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890 (BOYD+BRAAS 75)

Looking north on 2nd Ave from Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, ca 1890...

Shows Schade, Woodruff & Co. (513 2nd Ave.); Collins Building bounded by Yesler, James and 2nd Ave. to the left (later the Hotel Seattle); Butler Hotel at center. From William F. Boyd Album, page 16, left. Cap... More

Looking south from 2nd Ave and Cherry St, two months after the fire of June 6, 1889, Seattle, Washington (BOYD+BRAAS 90)

Looking south from 2nd Ave and Cherry St, two months after the fire of...

Shows tent city on the left, and Standard Theatre, Butler Hotel, and Occidental Hotel under construction. PH Coll 684.48a Copied by Asahel Curtis 26442. Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washingt... More

Waterfront showing sailing vessels anchored in harbor, Seattle, Washington, ca 1889 (BOYD+BRAAS 68)

Waterfront showing sailing vessels anchored in harbor, Seattle, Washin...

Probably taken from a ship. Shows Denny Hotel in the distance. From William F. Boyd Album, page 10, bottom right. Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sailing ships--Washington (State)--S... More

Hotel Lincoln (1912) (ADVERT 390)

Hotel Lincoln (1912) (ADVERT 390)

In July 1909, the Hotel Lincoln served as the headquarters for members of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Women had come from around the country to attend a national convention and celebrate W... More

Kenyon Hotel (1909) (ADVERT 369)

Kenyon Hotel (1909) (ADVERT 369)

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was held in Seattle from June 1 to October 16, 1909. The world's fair celebrated the region's prosperity and more than three million people visited the fairgrounds. Geographi... More

Occidental Hotel (1884) (ADVERT 165)

Occidental Hotel (1884) (ADVERT 165)

The Occidental Hotel opened in 1861 and was replaced in 1883 by a grander building. Again rebuilt after the Seattle Fire of 1889, it was later renamed the Hotel Seattle. The building was demolished in 1961 to m... More

Washington Hotel (1903) (ADVERT 63)

Washington Hotel (1903) (ADVERT 63)

Originally named the Denny Hotel, the building opened in 1903 under the ownership of James Moore. It had been constructed in the years following the Great Seattle Fire, but remained closed for 10 years due to d... More

Car in Potlatch Parade on 1st Ave., ca. 1912 -  5c967df12ce5ecbc104d3be96df3c57d (page 1)

Car in Potlatch Parade on 1st Ave., ca. 1912 - 5c967df12ce5ecbc104d3b...

The Scenic Cafe, located at 1605 1st Ave. can be seen in the background. It appears to the left of the Manzanita Hotel. front back This is just north of Pine Street and... More

Pike St. east from 8th Ave., ca. 1925 -  cd96d26faa967f3aa95a862bf51fbb93

Pike St. east from 8th Ave., ca. 1925 - cd96d26faa967f3aa95a862bf51fb...

Transcribed from photograph: "Pike St. east from 8th Av."

Shriner parade at 1st Ave. and Seneca, July 14, 1915 -  1523fe420bc6b9d0f27ba6328a6e3d94 (page 1)

Shriner parade at 1st Ave. and Seneca, July 14, 1915 - 1523fe420bc6b9...

The photograph shows the view looking east up Seneca St. The Seneca Cafe appears on the corner and a sign for Hotel Sherman appears further up the hill. front back

Second Ave looking south from Lenora St, 1921 (SEATTLE 566)

Second Ave looking south from Lenora St, 1921 (SEATTLE 566)

Hotel Wayne and Crystal Pool on the right; Calhoun Hotel on the left. On verso of image: Second and Lenora, 1921, South on Second. PH Coll 266.182 Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroad tracks--Washington (State)-... More

SW Spokane St, March 21, 1923 (SEATTLE 1400)

SW Spokane St, March 21, 1923 (SEATTLE 1400)

On verso of image: 22nd and SW Spokane, 3-21-1923 ""Youngstown"" Fire Station bldg replaced with more modern bldg - Still there. Old hotel long gone. Youngstown Steel mill on right. Tracks from Spokane St. lea... More

Trolleys in the Seattle Electric Company shed at the North Seattle near the Hotel Roslyn, Seattle, ca 1916 (SEATTLE 3293)

Trolleys in the Seattle Electric Company shed at the North Seattle nea...

PH Coll 896.13 Subjects (LCTGM): Seattle Electric Company--Equipment & supplies--Washington (State)--Seattle; Seattle Electric Company--Facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Electric lines--Washington (Stat... More

Waterfront looking north of Washington St, ca 1901 (SEATTLE 1073)

Waterfront looking north of Washington St, ca 1901 (SEATTLE 1073)

On verso of image: 1901-2 Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Elliott Bay (Wash.); Washington Hotel (Se... More

Waterfront, looking north, probably between 1890 and 1910 (SEATTLE 1633)

Waterfront, looking north, probably between 1890 and 1910 (SEATTLE 163...

Shows Washington Hotel at 1st Ave. and Pike St. in background right. Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle... More

Waterfront with view of departing steamship, probably between 1890 and 1910 (SEATTLE 1225)

Waterfront with view of departing steamship, probably between 1890 and...

Shows Washington Hotel at 1st Ave. and Pike St. in background right. Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Washington Hotel (Seattle, Wash.);... More

Waterfront view from vicinity of Main St, probably between 1890 and 1910 (SEATTLE 990)

Waterfront view from vicinity of Main St, probably between 1890 and 19...

Shows Washington Hotel at 1st Ave. and Pike St. in background. Subjects (LCTGM): Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Stern wheelers--Washington (State)--Seat... More

Yesler Way from vicinity of Western Ave, Seattle, probably between 1915 and 1925 (SEATTLE 3112)

Yesler Way from vicinity of Western Ave, Seattle, probably between 191...

Shows Travelers Hotel to the left at 80 Yesler Way, L.C. Smith Building in distance. Subjects (LCTGM): Yesler Way (Seattle, Wash.); Pioneer Square-Skid Road Historic District (Seattle, Wash.); Travelers Hotel ... More

1st Ave from Columbia St looking south, Seattle, ca 1903 (CURTIS 2060)

1st Ave from Columbia St looking south, Seattle, ca 1903 (CURTIS 2060)

Street scene with streetcar and carriages. Also shows Hotel Brunswick, at the southeast corner of Columbia St. and 1st Ave., Albert Hansen Jewelers (real street clock, far right), Frisch Bros Jewelers at 720 1... More

1st Ave looking north from Cherry St, Seattle, 1909 (CURTIS 2057)

1st Ave looking north from Cherry St, Seattle, 1909 (CURTIS 2057)

Sullivan Building on right, 712 1st Ave. Street railroad and horse drawn carriage. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Carriages & coaches--... More

1st Ave S between Main St and Yesler Way, Seattle, probably 1880 (CURTIS 2043)

1st Ave S between Main St and Yesler Way, Seattle, probably 1880 (CURT...

Looking north. San Francisco Store (Toklas and Singerman, props.) and Squire's Opera House on the right; the New England Hotel, Clore & Wunder (furniture), miner's supplies, and beer hall on the left. Waddell... More

Construction of Great Northern Railroad tunnel beneath downtown Seattle (CURTIS 1542)

Construction of Great Northern Railroad tunnel beneath downtown Seattl...

North portal of tunnel; Hotel York in background at northwest corner of 1st Ave. and Pike St. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad construction & maintenance--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroads--Washington (State)--... More

Federal Hotel, 3rd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 469)

Federal Hotel, 3rd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 469)

Shows Fischer Studio Building (1519-21 3rd Ave.), Hotel Federal (1525 1/2 3rd Ave.), and Haight Building (2nd Ave. southeast corner Pine St.). Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business di... More

Haight Building, southeast corner of 2nd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 1049)

Haight Building, southeast corner of 2nd Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CUR...

Also shows Wilson's Modern Business College in the Wilson Building (1524 2nd Ave.). Subjects (LCSH): Haight Building (Seattle, Wash.); Wilson Building (Seattle, Wash.); Wilson's Modern Business College (Seattle, Wash.)

Hotel Roslyn, 432 5th Ave N at N Republican St, Seattle (CURTIS 1793)

Hotel Roslyn, 432 5th Ave N at N Republican St, Seattle (CURTIS 1793)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Hotel Roslyn (Seattle, Wash.)

King Street Station, Seattle, 1913 (CURTIS 2090)

King Street Station, Seattle, 1913 (CURTIS 2090)

Looking northeast from 2nd Ave. and King St. New Richmond Hotel in center background. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad stations--Washington (State)--Seattle; Carriages & coaches--Washington (State)--Seattle; Hotels-... More

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