"Beaver" steamboat, ca. 1880 - 4c96089cacbb6bbdfbc7499670b74e46
Transcribed from photograph: "Ships. Beaver (Steamer). First steamer on Puget Sound, used by Hudson's Bay Co. in coastal waters of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from 1836-1874. Wrecked July 26... More
"Beaver" steamboat, ca. 1880 - fded12a647c4e24b4d1090d905fe164f
Transcribed from photograph: ""Beaver" - First Steamer on Puget Sound." The Beaver first began operation in the Puget Sound in 1836 and continued service until being wrecking during a collision with the steamer... More
"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... More
"Monterey" gunboat in Port Orchard dry dock, ca. 1896 - 97f9c60a6389e...
The Port Orchard Dry Dock mentioned in the caption is likely the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
"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... More
"Joseph Closset" stern wheeler on Yukon River(?), ca. 1899 - 0bd553b3...
The location of the boat is not provided in a caption but it frequently traveled the Yukon River to carry prospectors to the gold fields during the Klondike Gold Rush.; [No caption.]; Exact location unknown. ... More
"City of Seattle" steamboat, ca. 1899 - 7f51cfe7ec8e25d9e3f479f39b0fe...
The "City of Seattle" was a Northern Pacific Railway Steamboat which carried passengers from Tacoma to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush.; [No caption.]; Exact location unknown. Presumed to be in Alaska.
"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. According to the photograph caption, this Canyon City was located on Sixtymile River which was a tributary of the Yukon R... More
"B.S. Downing Eagle & Dawson Stage Line" crossing the boundary line on...
Transcribed from photograph: "Transportation. Sleighs and sledges. B.S. Downing Eagle & Dawson Stage Line crossing the boundary line on the Yukon, February 12. 1904." Downing was a Yukon mail carrier from 1897 ... More
"Mother" (possibly Wilhemina Piper), ca. 1910 - 4f4b3ed75a5df5b006fd1...
Photo is believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. According to the 1910 City directory, Piper lived at 1504 18th Ave with his mother Wilhemina and sisters, Matilda and Lilian. Mother black and white dress, 1909
"B.S. Downing Eagle & Dawson Stage Line" between Eagle and Forty Mile,...
Transcribed from photograph: "Transportation. Sleighs and sledges. B. S. Downing, Eagle & Dawson Stage Line. Leaving halfway station between Eagle and 40-mile." Downing was a Yukon mail carrier from 1897 to 190... More
"Kid Quarter," Seattle High School Baseball Player, ca. 1907 - 2e2ec9...
The player pictured here is also pictured in the 1907 and 1908 Seattle High School Sealth yearbooks but is not identified by name. Seattle High School was the first opened in the city and originally operated on... More
"Kid Quarter," Seattle High School Baseball Player, ca. 1907 - 27d565...
The player pictured here is also pictured in the 1907 and 1908 Seattle High School Sealth yearbooks but is not identified by name. Seattle High School was the first opened in the city and originally operated on... More
"It is no crime to kiss, in Seattle, Wash.," ca. 1910, postcard - f67d...
Postcard depicting a man attempting to kiss a woman. front back
"Cook's girl," ca. 1910 - 3ecdef89fd420edf4a0a44decef776aa
Copy neg of young woman "cook's girl," ca. 1910
"Kid Quarter," Seattle High School Baseball Player, ca. 1907 - fc0da2...
The player pictured here is also pictured in the 1907 and 1908 Seattle High School Sealth yearbooks but is not identified by name. Seattle High School was the first opened in the city and originally operated on... More
"It is no crime to kiss, in Seattle, Wash.," ca. 1910, postcard - 07c9...
Postcard depicting a man attempting to kiss a woman. front back
"Kid Quarter," Seattle High School Baseball Player, ca. 1907 - 3679d5...
The player pictured here is also pictured in the 1907 and 1908 Seattle High School Sealth yearbooks but is not identified by name. Seattle High School was the first opened in the city and originally operated on... More
"Official Invitation Seattle Golden Potlatch," 1912, postcard - 53b7a3...
Transcribed from front of postcard: "Chinook Jargon. Klosh mika chako kopa Seattle tenas alt-ki warm moon. Nesika-mamook-hyas-Potlatch pe hy-iu hee-hee. Nesika delate tikky mika chako pe mitlite knomoxt nesika.... More
"Rah! Rah! For the Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postca...
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, ... More
"Bailey Gatzert" steamer on the Columbia, 1902 - 32658f8dde1d3b2ccd57...
Transcribed from photograph: "Cascades of the Columbia. Str. Bailey Gatzert." Built by John J. Holland, launched Nov. 22, 1890. Sailed between Seattle and Olympia until 1892. On Columbia River 1892-1918. On Pug... More
"Miike Maru" in Elliott Bay, August 31, 1918 - 7203f6cb482f77560d7ed5...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle. Ships. Miike Maru (steamship) in Elliott Bay. Drawing. August 31 1918." The steamship Miike Maru was the first regularly-scheduled commercial ship between the United Sta... More
"Dad" at U.S. Government Locks at Ballard, ca. 1920, postcard - bf1dd4...
Transcribed from postcard: "The Lake Washington Ship Canal, lying wholly within the limits of the City of Seattle, connects Puget Sound with a fresh water harbor comprising Salmon Bay, Lake Union, and Lake Wash... More
"To- The Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postcard - 84093...
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, ... More
"T.J. Potter" at Oregon Improvement Company dock, ca. 1890 - 6b27cba3...
The T.J. Potter Steamboat on the Seattle waterfront. The King County Courthouse can be seen at the top of the hill.
"Philip B. Low" at Five Finger Rapids on Yukon River, ca. 1899 - 1989...
This photo shows the "Philip B. Low" taking the water route along the Yukon River to reach the Klondike gold fields. This route started at St. Michael, Alaska and took longer than the overland routes along the ... More
"Mother" (possibly Wilhemina Piper), ca. 1910 - 34edea21877c6db07de97...
Photo is believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. According to the 1910 City directory, Piper lived at 1504 18th Ave with his mother Wilhemina and sisters, Matilda and Lilian. Mother in red and white dress, 1909
"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... More
"Mother" (possibly Wilhemina Piper), ca. 1910 - 7eecb1c9ba87f47a94fb9...
Photo is believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. According to the 1910 City directory, Piper lived at 1504 18th Ave with his mother Wilhemina and sisters, Matilda and Lilian. Mother in red dress, 1909
"Rah! Rah! For the Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - e1f2...
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, ... More
"Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation" 1912 advertisement - from,...
Page 1 features photo of the Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company's exhibit at the Potlatch festival. Articles on page 3 discuss Potlatch festivities.
"Minnesota" in Elliott Bay, ca. 1910 - db03e998b965a79485c509ec952f07...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle. Ships. Minnesota (steamship) in Elliott Bay. Built by the East London Shipyards for the Great Northern Steamship Co., in 1904. Brought to Seattle around Cape Horn. First t... More
"Monterey" gunboat in Port Orchard dry dock, ca. 1896 - b755c27ccb287...
Transcribed from back of photograph: "The Monterey in dry dock at Port Orchard near Seattle. They put the boats in the dock, then pump out the water to paint or clean the bottom which gets covered with barnacle... More
"Ora" at Five Finger Rapids on Yukon River, ca. 1899 - 391a573339109c...
This photo shows the "Ora" taking the water route along the Yukon River to reach the Klondike gold fields. This route started at St. Michael, Alaska and took longer than the overland routes along the Chilkoot o... More
"Totems at Kassa-an, Alaska," ca. 1895 - 6962ecb133198414b244c3759971...
Transcribed from postcard: "185 Totems at Kassa-an, Alaska."; 185
"Eliza Anderson," steamboat, ca. 1880 - 8bb2115d069eeb06b8aa673716bc1...
Transcribed from photograph: "Ships. Eliza Anderson (steamer). Came to Puget Sound in 1859, wrecked at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, March 1898."
"Seminole" at Pier 4 near Alaskan Way and Seneca St., ca. 1898 - 0a10...
Frederick, Nelson and Munro, seen at the far right of the photo, was located at 1218-1222 2nd Ave. circa 1896. The building at the far left appears to be the Arlington Hotel which was located at 1st Ave. and Un... More
"Doubtful Lake - Cascade Range," 1907 - 3a584525dea5501d81679b2f71e28...
Transcribed from photograph: "Doubtful Lake - Cascade Lake." This image appeared in "Artwork of Seattle and Alaska" published by W.D. Harney Photogravure Co. in 1907.; Image appeared in ""Art Work of Seattle an... More
"Duwamish" fireboat, ca. 1920 - e6f5bb59f42ea19b36abe583aba254eb
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Ships. Duwamish (fireboat) Built 1910. Seattle's second fireboat. Steam driven. Later rebuilt and converted to Diesel-electric drive. Ca. 1920. Signed by Webster & Stevens."
"Henriette" loading cargo at Colman Dock, ca. 1910 - 21226fb8042f22f5...
The Indianapolis and Chippewa sign at the top left indicates the photo was taken near Seattle's Colman Dock where they departed from on their Tacoma runs. Loading equipment on a vessel. Sign on dock roof 'India... More
"It is no crime to kiss, in Seattle, Wash.," ca. 1910, postcard - 07c9...
Postcard depicting a man attempting to kiss a woman.
"It is no crime to kiss, in Seattle, Wash.," ca. 1910, postcard - f67d...
Postcard depicting a man attempting to kiss a woman. front back
"Snows of Mt. Constance from the Madison Channel," ca. 1910 - 47da31a...
Transcribed from photograph: "The snows of Mount Constance from the Madison Channel." No Madison Channel found on historic maps or in historic newspapers of the era. Possible that this is meant to be Hood Canal... More
"The sphinx of the Washington Coast," 1910 - ea6a004647060582a5716d04...
Transcribed from photograph: "The sphinx of the Washington Coast."; Location unknown. This was one of 64 images copyrighted by Asahel Curtis in 1910. iFkcAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=%22madison+channel%22+mt.+c... More
"To- The Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - 8409376a023ecd...
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, ... More
"Official Invitation Seattle Golden Potlatch," 1912, postcard - 53b7a3...
Transcribed from front of postcard: "Chinook Jargon. Klosh mika chako kopa Seattle tenas alt-ki warm moon. Nesika-mamook-hyas-Potlatch pe hy-iu hee-hee. Nesika delate tikky mika chako pe mitlite knomoxt nesika.... More
"J.L. Luckenbach " in Elliott Bay, ca. 1910 - a38ea53f6c9e5ea66816845...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle. Ships. Luckenbach (steamship) in Elliott Bay. Name changed to "Evergreen State" when purchased by the States Marine Lines in 1959." The Seattle Public Library's statemen... More
"Dad" at U.S. Government Locks at Ballard, ca. 1920, postcard - bf1dd4...
Transcribed from postcard: "The Lake Washington Ship Canal, lying wholly within the limits of the City of Seattle, connects Puget Sound with a fresh water harbor comprising Salmon Bay, Lake Union, and Lake Wash... More
"Portal of Tacoma harbor," ca. 1910 - 9ce2af5ab7aacfd5f3c186e3d66e08d...
Transcribed from photograph: "The portal of Tacoma Harbor."; Commencement Bay, WA; Exact location unknown. General Commencement Bay location provided. This was one of 64 images copyrighted by Asahel Curtis in 1... More
"Independent" fishing boat at Weiding & Independent Fisheries Company ...
A 1912 Seattle Times advertisement identifies the location of the fishing pier at the base of S. Lander St.
"Our Fighting Men Need Good Books" library display, March 16, 1943 - ...
Sign in window reads: "Ninth Service Command Library 65 Marion Street, Seattle. Distributes books given by the people of the United States to our men in service. Phone Elliott 6144 for pick up service.""
"Totems at Kassa-an, Alaska," ca. 1895 - 6962ecb133198414b244c3759971...
Transcribed from postcard: "185 Totems at Kassa-an, Alaska."; 185
"Walla Walla" steamship at Oregon Improvement Company dock, June 6, 18...
"Walla Walla" on the Seattle waterfront before its collision and subsequent sinking in 1902. Providence Hospital can be seen at the top of the hill behind the ship's mast and the Central School appears to the r... More
"Walla Walla" steamer, 1898 - b1072fa90fac019d19991fc1d032af37
Transcribed from photograph: "Ships. Walla Walla (steamer). 1898. Built 1881 at Chester, Pennsylvania; wrecked at Cape Mendocino in 1902. Sailed on Seattle-San Francisco run 1882-1902."
14th Ave. homes on Capitol Hill, ca. 1910 - 69e4d2b21cea62c28fdd621eb...
Side view of residence at Fourteenth Avenue, North, Capitol Hill, Seattle, Wash. front back "Millionaire's Row". Moore Mansion at left. At right is 923 14th Ave E. (bui... More
1903 Seattle tidelands panorama (left half)
Looking northeast from atop Centennial Mill. Most of what is seen here by way of structures is on piers west of Railroad Avenue (now Alaskan Way S); then comes water where the Industrial District now stands, t... More
14th Ave. homes on Capitol Hill, ca. 1910, postcard - 69e4d2b21cea62c2...
Side view of residence at Fourteenth Avenue, North, Capitol Hill, Seattle, Wash. front back
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - f45e03263851f...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postcard - 0fca...
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, ... More
"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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postcard - 8061...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postcard - f45e...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - 806125a22fcbc...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - 37d58ddc1aa9c...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postcard - 733d...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912 - 733d6c937a449...
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, ... More
"Who Said Golden Potlatch" promotional postcard, 1912, postcard - 37d5...
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, ... More
"Victoria" steamship in Alaska, ca. 1915 - e3aeb21c27852d552d69de2fa3...
Transcribed from photograph: "Ships. Victoria (Steamer) Built 1870 in Dumbarton, Scotland. On run to Orient and later to Alaska from Seattle after 1892. Retired in 1938. Converted to freighter in 1940-1941 for ... More
"Whidby" ferry, ca. 1925, postcard - 7ea811b4c68a5eaec50497320d6d0ee2 ...
Transcribed from front of postcard: "Langley - Everett Ferryboat." Boat name appears to be "Whidby" based on sign on upper level. front back
"Whidby" ferry, ca. 1925, postcard - 7ea811b4c68a5eaec50497320d6d0ee2 ...
Transcribed from front of postcard: "Langley - Everett Ferryboat." Boat name appears to be "Whidby" based on sign on upper level. front back
1903 Seattle tidelands panorama (right half)
View to the southeast from atop Centennial Mill in the Seattle harbor, 1903. Tidelands, fill. Beacon Hill in background.
1st Ave. and James St., 1860 - 75db9daeee2b4f4b422b00df76e492ec (page...
Transcribed from photograph: "Houses. Yesler, Henry L. Exterior. Front Street [1st Ave.] and James Street. 1860. Houses--1. Henry L. Yesler. 2. Hillory Butler. 3. Dr. Henry A. Smith. 4. John Collins." Back of p... More
1st Ave. looking south from Cherry St., 1874 - cddb79158a5742d4b8f200...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Front St. 1874. Looking South from Cherry St." SPL attributes this to Asahel Curtis, but it is from the year he was born. He presumably reprinted someone else's ... More
1st Ave. looking north from James St., 1878 - 529e95c2006a109c355657f...
View of Front Street (now First Avenue) looking north from James Street.
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.... More
1st Ave. looking north from Columbia St., 1890 - fca80dc5b2666a0fb4be...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Front St. [1st Ave.] 1890. Looking north from Columbia. Hyams, Pauson & Co., in foreground."
1895-1896 football championship trophy, 1896 - 5a338d1893768a5ae7f5aa...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Schools. South School. Trophy cup presented to South School, 1896. Front view. Inscription: "Football championship, 1895-1896. Presented by Seattle Athletic Club.""
1st Ave. and Yesler Way decorations for Henry Villard visit, September...
Transcribed from front of photograph: "Villard, Henry. Visit. September 14, 1883. Decorations on Commercial Street [1st Ave. S.] at Mill Street [Yesler Way]. 1. Gem Saloon. 2. Gardner Kellogg Drug Store. 3. Z. ... More
1st Ave. looking north from Cherry St., ca. 1890 - 0440b249a2ff880b69...
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Front St. [1st Ave.] Ca. 1890-1900. Looking north from Cherry Street. Hershberg & Co. in foreground."
1st Ave. looking north from James St., ca. 1878 - a1353cbd3cbc8226e3c...
View looking north along Front Street (now 1st Avenue) from James Street or Yesler Way. Henry Yesler's home is located on the right side behind the trees. Malso Meat Market, Doane's Baths, Chilberg and Roe groc... More
1903 Seattle tidelands panorama
Panoramic view of the Seattle tidelands that were to form the Industrial District. 1903. Photographer unknown, but may have been Asahel Curtis who took many photos of this project. The view is from atop Centen... More
1903 cartoon about the Washington Hotel (Seattle)
Cartoon playing on the inconvenient access to the Washington Hotel (originally Denny Hotel) on the south tip of Denny Hill. This jokingly proposes an aerial tramway; not long after, a short funicular railway w... More
1st Ave. north from Cherry St. ca. 1907 - f80adad963596fd96da0934e3a3...
The Washington Building, Union Block, Postal Telegraph Building and Colman Building appear on the left side of the street. front back
1st Ave. north from Cherry St., ca. 1907 - bf4c37653c5c32d459fdbae047...
The Washington Building, Union Block, Postal Telegraph Building and Colman Building appear on the left side of the street. front back
(Walter F. Piper's) Grandmother, ca. 1910 - a121f98be2fddca35743b812c...
Photos are believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. Identity of his grandmother unknown. Old woman in yard (photographer's grandmother), ca. 1910
(Walter F. Piper's) Grandmother, ca. 1910 - badecc818610503bcad1a0ad5...
Photos are believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. Identity of his grandmother unknown. Copy neg of photographer's grandmother, ca. 1910
(Walter F. Piper's) Grandmother, ca. 1910 - 6f369a8acfc836d726cedeaf1...
Photos are believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. Identity of his grandmother unknown. Old woman in yard (photographer's grandmother?) ca. 1910
(Walter F. Piper's) Grandmother, ca. 1910 - b682947173b635d39c6ad82d4...
Photos are believed to be taken by Walter F. Piper. Identity of his grandmother unknown. Copy neg of photographer's grandmother, ca. 1910
14th Ave. N. looking north to Volunteer Park water tower, ca. 1913, po...
The home at the far right is located at 720 14th Ave. E. The home in the distance with the cupola is 806 14th Ave. E. The Volunteer Park water tower can be seen in the distance. front ... More
14th Ave. N. looking north to Volunteer Park water tower, ca. 1913 - ...
The home at the far right is located at 720 14th Ave. E. The home in the distance with the cupola is 806 14th Ave. E. The Volunteer Park water tower can be seen in the distance. front ... More
1929 graduating class at Pine City, Washington - af37a3a2e72457c9cb6f...
Pine City high school graduating class of 1929. Note: names read left to right. Names: Klingenberg, Vivian; Dowling, LaVerne; Starkey, Helen; Harmon, Lilly; Hodgen, Elvin; Harmon, Resa, Siegel, Hugh A., 1910-1995
1st & 2nd grade school students of 1937-38, Pine City, Washington - 8...
First and second grade school students at Pine City grade school during the 1937-38 school year. Note: students are unidentified.
1st Ave. north from Yesler Way, 1878 - 695f116ee1ff339296956be453baf1...
Transcribed from photograph: "Streets. Front Street [1st Ave.]. 1878. Looking North from Mill Street [Yesler Way]."
1st Ave. north from Columbia St., 1878 - 8b34e01d71128b76a5bf5f3f9d3e...
View of Front Street (now First Avenue) looking north from Columbia Street. M. R. Maddock's Block, Charles Louch store, W. H. Pumphrey house, Goldsmith house, Sam Eustis house, Sam Kenney house, Elephant store ... More
1st Ave. north from Columbia St., 1878 - 4dd602ffc42c8c9e3d548a5b5ffb...
Transcribed from photograph: "Streets. Front Street [1st Ave.] 1878. Looking North from either Madison or Marion Street. 1. M. R. Maddock's Block. 2. Charles Louch store. 3. W. H. Pumphrey house. 4. Goldsmith h... More
1st Ave. north from Main St., 1879 - 03f3205e75a52e80b0e04a8796235462
Transcribed from photograph: "Streets. Front St. 1879. Looking North from Main St. 1. New England house. 2. Waddell and Miles store. 3. University. 4. Sixth St. School. 5. San Francisco store. 6. Squire's opera house."
1st Ave. and Yesler Way decorated President Benjamin Harrison's visit,...
SPL attributes to Webster & Stevens, but it is way too early for them. W&S presumably reprinted someone else's photo.
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... More
1st Ave. north from Pioneer Square, ca. 1905 - 789f8a93bfad6e67bf1acb...
The Starr Boyd Building appears on the left and the Pioneer Building appears on the far right followed by the Howard Building, the Lowman and Hanford Building and the Lowman Building. The 110 Cherry Building ap... More
1st Ave. looking south from Madison St., ca. 1878 - c0c24e9800fc5aaea...
The caption on the photograph "Front St looking south from Denny Hill" provides the wrong location. The actual location shows the view south on Front St. (now 1st Ave.) from Madison St. Seattle pioneer A.W. Pip... More