photographs by asahel curtis, downtown seattle washington

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2nd Ave. north from James St., 1909 -  6883c645ba63cca42bd9ded2a1fb3237 (page 1)

2nd Ave. north from James St., 1909 - 6883c645ba63cca42bd9ded2a1fb323...

The Crown Building, Oriental Block (completed 1903), Alaska Building (completed 1904), and New York Block (completed in 1892) appear on the right. The logo here is for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, hel... More

Denny Hill Regrade showing old and new Washington Hotels, ca. 1908, postcard - 68e4d58d212f0dc151cdada06930f85f (page 1)

Denny Hill Regrade showing old and new Washington Hotels, ca. 1908, po...

The postcard shows the old Washington Hotel (also known as the Denny Hotel) being demolished as well as the New Washington Hotel. Transcribed from postcard: "Moving 7500000 Cubic Feet of Earth to Build a City."... More

Denny Hill regrade construction, ca 1907 (SEATTLE 1935)

Denny Hill regrade construction, ca 1907 (SEATTLE 1935)

Caption on image: Denny Hill regrade. Moving 7,500,000 cubic feet of earth to build a city. Seattle, today and yesterday. Washington Hotel development, Seattle. 1906, Old Hotel Washington. 1907, hydraulic and ... More

1st Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 47)

1st Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 47)

Looking north from Columbia St., shows Empire Building, Haller Building, Epler Block, Burke Block on 2nd Ave.; Hotel Brunswick and Sullivan Building on 1st Ave. (lower right). Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns-... More

1st Ave, Seattle, showing the Palace Hotel and Hotel Stevens in the George F Fryes Block (CURTIS 387)

1st Ave, Seattle, showing the Palace Hotel and Hotel Stevens in the Ge...

Between Marion and Madison Sts., also shows portion of the Alcazar Theatre, left, at the northeast corner of 1st Ave. and Madison St. Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Theaters--Washington... More

2nd Ave looking north from Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, 1901 (CURTIS 2053)

2nd Ave looking north from Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, 1901 (CURT...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Second Avenue (Seattle, Wash.)

2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1689)

2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1689)

Looking north from the Eitel Building at Pike St. Depicts Hotel Washington (2nd Ave. and Stewart St.), Washington Hotel Annex, Standard Furniture Co. (Pine St. and 2nd Ave.). Subjects (LCTGM): Furniture store... More

3rd Ave and 4th Ave Seattle, Washington (CURTIS 498)

3rd Ave and 4th Ave Seattle, Washington (CURTIS 498)

Looking north toward Lake Union district, from L. C. Smith Building at 2nd Ave. and Yesler Way. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects ... More

3rd Ave from Pike St, Seattle, showing streetcar (CURTIS 909)

3rd Ave from Pike St, Seattle, showing streetcar (CURTIS 909)

Looking south. Hotel Ethelton at right in distance at 1317 3rd Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)... More

3rd Ave regrade showing American Savings Bank Building, Seattle (CURTIS 1497)

3rd Ave regrade showing American Savings Bank Building, Seattle (CURTI...

American Savings Bank and Trust Co. in the Empire Building, under construction at the southeast corner of 2nd Ave. and Madison St., in background. Steam shovel in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Roads--Design a... More

3rd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 453)

3rd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 453)

Looking north from Seneca St., shows the Pantages Theatre at northeast corner of 3rd Ave. and University St., right; on left, Eilers Music House and billboard for Bartell Drugs. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Wash... More

4th Ave at Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1598)

4th Ave at Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1598)

Looking south. Northern Bank and Trust Co. Building at left, at Pike St. and Westlake Ave. Photographed Nov. 20, 1908. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Banks--Washington (State)--Seattl... More

4th Ave from Spring St, Seattle (CURTIS 100)

4th Ave from Spring St, Seattle (CURTIS 100)

Looking north. Hotel Kerma at 1108 1/2 4th Ave., Henry Building at 1312-1322 4th Ave., and McNaught residence at corner of 4th Ave. and Spring St. at right. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seatt... More

4th Ave from Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 423)

4th Ave from Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 423)

Looking north, shows the Joshua Green Building at 1425 4th Ave. at southwest corner Pike St.; and the Imperial Hotel at 1408 4th Ave., right. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business di... More

4th Ave showing regrade work, Seattle, 1908 (CURTIS 1594)

4th Ave showing regrade work, Seattle, 1908 (CURTIS 1594)

Everett House (408 4th Ave.) at right center. Photographed Nov. 20, 1908. Looking north from Yesler Way. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets-Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Seattle Sub... More

4th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1597)

4th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1597)

Looking north from Union St., shows the Raleigh Hotel (1408 4th Ave.) and Northern Bank and Trust Co. Building (Pike St. at Westlake Ave.). Photographed Nov. 20, 1908. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets-Washington (St... More

4th Ave, showing regrade work, Seattle (CURTIS 1595)

4th Ave, showing regrade work, Seattle (CURTIS 1595)

Photographed Nov. 20, 1908. Looking south from Madison St. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Fourth Avenue (Seattle, Wash.); Denny Regrade (Seattle, Wash.)

5th Ave at the intersection of Westlake Ave and Olive St, Seattle (CURTIS 415)

5th Ave at the intersection of Westlake Ave and Olive St, Seattle (CUR...

Looking south, shows advertisements and billboards; London Hotel to the left. Subjects (LCTGM): Carts & wagons--Washington (State)--Seattle; Advertisements--Washington (State)--Seattle (Modern maps, at least, ... More

Ackley House, rooms, Seattle (CURTIS 1735)

Ackley House, rooms, Seattle (CURTIS 1735)

1424 7th Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Lodging houses--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Ackley House (Seattle, Wash.) This was presumably torn down to build Eagles Auditorium and the Senator Apartments.

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

Crary Building, northwest corner of 5th Ave and Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 1617)

Crary Building, northwest corner of 5th Ave and Union St, Seattle (CUR...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Crary Building (Seattle, Wash.)

Crowd surrounding streetcar during strike against Seattle Electric Co, in front of Bon Marche, 2nd Ave and Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 180)

Crowd surrounding streetcar during strike against Seattle Electric Co,...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Crowds--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Electric Company; Bon Marche (Seattle, Wash.) This says "in front of Bon Marché" ... More

Cyrus F Clapp Building, 1113-1117 3rd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1483)

Cyrus F Clapp Building, 1113-1117 3rd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1483)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Stores & shops--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Cyrus F. Clapp Building (Seattle, Wash.); Howard D. Thomas Company --- The Clapp Buildin... More

Downtown Seattle (CURTIS 1043)

Downtown Seattle (CURTIS 1043)

Looking south on 2nd Ave. from the New Washington Hotel at 2nd Ave. and Stewart St. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities and towns--Washington (State); Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)... More

Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle, 1917 (CURTIS 474)

Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle, 1917 (CURTIS 474)

View from Hotel Sorrento, northwest corner of Madison St. and Terry Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bays (Bodies of water)--... More

First Baptist Church (Swedish), northwest corner of 9th Ave and Pine St, Seattle (CURTIS 303)

First Baptist Church (Swedish), northwest corner of 9th Ave and Pine S...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Churches--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): First Baptist Church (Seattle, Wash.) See also https://pauldorpat.com/2010/01/16/seattle-now-then-the-swedish-baptists/

Former president Theodore Roosevelt, head of the "Bull Moose" party, standing in an automobile during a parade, Seattle (CURTIS 983)

Former president Theodore Roosevelt, head of the "Bull Moose" party, s...

PH Coll 736.B4 Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Freight yard for Puget Sound Electric Ry and Seattle Electric Co, Olive Way between 6th Ave and 7th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 946)

Freight yard for Puget Sound Electric Ry and Seattle Electric Co, Oliv...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Shipping--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroad companies--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Puget Sound Electric Railway; Seattle Electric Company The freight yard and associate... More

Hotel Seneca, 1203 12 1st Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 462)

Hotel Seneca, 1203 12 1st Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 462)

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

Hotel Waldorf, 706 Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 470)

Hotel Waldorf, 706 Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 470)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Hotel Waldorf (Seattle, Wash.) Later Waldorf Apartments, Waldorf Towers

Idaho Block, 5th Ave and Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1709)

Idaho Block, 5th Ave and Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1709)

Shows the Alpha Hotel (504-1/2 Pike St.) and Hotel Shirley (1516 5th Ave.). Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Idaho Block (Seattle, Wash.); City blocks--Washington (State)-... More

John Panton Co, 1107-1111 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 386)

John Panton Co, 1107-1111 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 386)

"Selling out"; seller of dry goods, clothing ,shoes and boots, rugs, hardware. Subjects (LCTGM): Department stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): John Panton Company (Seattle, Wash.)

Joseph C Judkins photography studio in former University Book Store, 1223 3rd Ave, between Seneca St and Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 942)

Joseph C Judkins photography studio in former University Book Store, 1...

Shows Brooklyn Hotel in background .See also PH Coll 481.36 Subjects (LCTGM): Photographic studios--Washington (State)--Seattle

King Di Orr in the royal car, Golden Potlatch Parade, Seattle (CURTIS 1009)

King Di Orr in the royal car, Golden Potlatch Parade, Seattle (CURTIS ...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Floats (Parades)--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Golden Potlatch Parade, Seattle, Wash.

Magann Tabernacle, 5th Ave and Union St, 1907 (CURTIS 261)

Magann Tabernacle, 5th Ave and Union St, 1907 (CURTIS 261)

Looking southeast toward former University of Washington grounds from Union St. Sign on building, "Methodist Revival meetings... Evangelists, Hart and Magann." Former University of Washington building in backg... More

Martinique Apartments, southeast corner of Union St and 8th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 509)

Martinique Apartments, southeast corner of Union St and 8th Ave, Seatt...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobile equipment & supplies stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Martinique Apartments (Seattle, Wash.); Pacific Auto Suppl... More

McDonald Block between Columbia and Marion Sts on 2nd Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1587)

McDonald Block between Columbia and Marion Sts on 2nd Ave, Seattle (CU...

Business establishments and stores depicted: Eggert Shoe Co. (807 2nd Ave.); The Apex (811 2nd Ave.); Hotel Leland (813 2nd Ave.). Horse-drawn wagons advertise "Pianos moved." Subjects (LCTGM): Shoe stores--... More

New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave at Columbia St, Seattle (CURTIS 1638)

New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave at Columbia St, Seattle (CURTIS 1638)

See also PH Coll 481.25 Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Stores & shops--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): New Western Hotel (Seattle, Wash.) ... More

New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave at Marion St, Seattle (CURTIS 1640)

New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave at Marion St, Seattle (CURTIS 1640)

Other establishments depicted: Portland Restaurant (823 3rd Ave.), Electric Laundry Co. (825 3rd Ave.), millinery shop (821 3rd Ave.). See also PH Coll 481.25 Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Se... More

Occidental Block, 3rd Ave and Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 1556)

Occidental Block, 3rd Ave and Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 1556)

Shows Shorey's Old Book Store (701 3rd Ave.); portion of New York Block at left. Subjects (LCTGM): Bookstores--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Occid... More

Office of the Seattle Daily Star newspaper, 1309 7th Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1610)

Office of the Seattle Daily Star newspaper, 1309 7th Ave, Seattle (CUR...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Offices--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Star

Old church, 7th Ave between Pike St and Union St, used as Columbia Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, (AOUW), Seattle (CURTIS 1687)

Old church, 7th Ave between Pike St and Union St, used as Columbia Lod...

Built originally for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Subjects (LCTGM): Organizations' facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle On the right is just a bit of the Dreamland Pavilion (1906-1925), ... More

Old Colman Residence at 4th Ave and Columbia St, ca 1915 (CURTIS 1146)

Old Colman Residence at 4th Ave and Columbia St, ca 1915 (CURTIS 1146)

Old Colman Res. 4th and Columbia. Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle Basically, at this point the old house and its yard were more or less atop t... More

Panorama from Centennial Mill showing Seattle in 1902 (CURTIS 1389)

Panorama from Centennial Mill showing Seattle in 1902 (CURTIS 1389)

Section of 6-part panorama: Curtis 00550, Curtis 00551, Curtis 00552, Curtis 00553, Curtis 00554, Curtis 00555. View of Seattle waterfront from Magnolia to the Duwamish Waterway. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & whar... More

Panorama from Centennial Mill showing Seattle, 1902 (CURTIS 1390)

Panorama from Centennial Mill showing Seattle, 1902 (CURTIS 1390)

Section of 6-part panorama: Curtis 00550, Curtis 00551, Curtis 00552, Curtis 00553, Curtis 00554, Curtis 00555. View of Seattle waterfront from Magnolia to the Duwamish Waterway. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & tow... More

Panorama from Centennial Mill showing Seattle, 1902 (CURTIS 1391)

Panorama from Centennial Mill showing Seattle, 1902 (CURTIS 1391)

Section of 6-part panorama: Curtis 00550, Curtis 00551, Curtis 00552, Curtis 00553, Curtis 00554, Curtis 00555. View of Seattle waterfront from Magnolia to the Duwamish Waterway. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & tow... More

Pike St from Bellevue Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 496)

Pike St from Bellevue Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 496)

Looking west. Ernest C. Hirsch Bicycle Co. and Wintonia Hotel on left. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bicycle shops--Washington (State)--... More

Pine St from Melrose Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 494)

Pine St from Melrose Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 494)

Looking west, shows, in distance, First Swedish Methodist Church (northeast corner Pine St. and Boren Ave.), First Swedish Baptist Church (northwest corner Pine St. and 9th Ave.). Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Wa... More

President William Howard Taft in autmobile in parade on 1st Ave, Seattle (CURTIS 1795)

President William Howard Taft in autmobile in parade on 1st Ave, Seatt...

In front of the International Correspondence School (1410 1st Ave). Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Taft, William... More

Produce Building, 1007 Western Ave, between Madison St and Spring St, Seattle (CURTIS 1641)

Produce Building, 1007 Western Ave, between Madison St and Spring St, ...

Streetcar and horse drawn carriages in front of Produce Building. Other business establishments and stores depicted: Elerath and Radford; Jobst and Hibler (wholesale produce, bakers and confectioners); Calif... More

Queen's royal car, Golden Potlatch Parade, Seattle (CURTIS 1010)

Queen's royal car, Golden Potlatch Parade, Seattle (CURTIS 1010)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Parades & processions--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Golden Potlatch Parade, Seattle, Wash. Drummer presumably bringing up the rear of Dad Wagner's band.

Regrading on 3rd Ave, Seattle, February 28, 1907 (CURTIS 1443)

Regrading on 3rd Ave, Seattle, February 28, 1907 (CURTIS 1443)

Looking north from near Marion St., shows Hotel Stander (4th Ave. between Marion St. and Madison St.), Lincoln Hotel (4th Ave. between Spring St. and Madison St.), First Presbyterian Church (4th Ave. and Madis... More

Reliable Fur Store, 717 Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1123)

Reliable Fur Store, 717 Pike St, Seattle (CURTIS 1123)

Also shows Steffen Bros. store (shoes, 719 Pike St.). Subjects (LCTGM): Fur trade--Washington (State)--Seattle; <a class="body_link_11" href="/cdm/search/collection/curtis/field/subjec/searchterm/Carriages & ... More

Seattle City Hall, 1905 (CURTIS 2089)

Seattle City Hall, 1905 (CURTIS 2089)

On verso of image: "Seattle's peculiar 'City Hall' when the builders had made the last possible addition, March 6, 1905"Looking northeast from 3rd Ave. and Yesler Way .Turner Hall appears on right. Hotel Mansf... More

Seattle City Light Yesler Substation, 7th Ave and Yesler Way, Seattle, 1919 (CURTIS 493)

Seattle City Light Yesler Substation, 7th Ave and Yesler Way, Seattle,...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Power plants--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company The University of Washington Libraries entitled this "Puget Sound Traction, Light & Pow... More

Seattle Daily Star building, Seattle (CURTIS 1643)

Seattle Daily Star building, Seattle (CURTIS 1643)

1107 3rd Ave. between Spring St. and Seneca St. Also shows shop of New York Notion Co., 1113 3rd Ave., and bicycle leaning against building. Subjects (LCTGM): Offices--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bicycles--Wa... More

Seattle Electric Co carbarns, Seattle (CURTIS 1116)

Seattle Electric Co carbarns, Seattle (CURTIS 1116)

The barn is being jacked up for the the regrade of Olive St. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad shops & yards--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Electric Company Compare this photo, same year

Seattle Electric Co freight sheds, Seattle (CURTIS 945)

Seattle Electric Co freight sheds, Seattle (CURTIS 945)

Olive Way between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Railroad shops & yards--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Electric Company Compare this photo, same year

Seattle skyline from Elliott Bay, looking east (CURTIS 1758)

Seattle skyline from Elliott Bay, looking east (CURTIS 1758)

Denny Hotel visible. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State); Elliott Bay (Seattle, Wash.); Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle (Wash.)

Seattle Traction Co trolley (CURTIS 1127)

Seattle Traction Co trolley (CURTIS 1127)

The trolley was photographed at the old Henry Yesler property on Jefferson St. and 1st Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle Traction Company So says UW... More

Seattle waterfront (CURTIS 1512)

Seattle waterfront (CURTIS 1512)

Sign for Pacific Coast Co. on Pier B building; Galbraith, Bacon and Co. in background; unidentified steamer in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washington (State); Piers & wharves--Washington (Sta... More

Seattle, from Beacon Hill (CURTIS 86)

Seattle, from Beacon Hill (CURTIS 86)

Section of 3-part panorama: Curtis 29678, 29679, 29680. Looking northwest to International District with evidence of regrade activity; S. Dearborn St. in foreground. Subjects (LCTGM): Cities & towns--Washingto... More

Seattle-Tacoma Power Co's plant, 7th Ave and Jefferson St, Seattle (CURTIS 797)

Seattle-Tacoma Power Co's plant, 7th Ave and Jefferson St, Seattle (CU...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Power plants--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Seattle-Tacoma Power Company Based on the 1912 Baist map, this has to be from Seventh Avenue looking roughly south. Obviously there... More

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1471)

Smith Cannery Machines Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1471)

Located at 107 Seneca St. Subjects (LCTGM): Food industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Industrial facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Smith Cannery Machines Company (Seattle, Wash.)

St Elmo Hotel, southeast corner of 3rd Ave and Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 1658)

St Elmo Hotel, southeast corner of 3rd Ave and Cherry St, Seattle (CUR...

See also PH Coll 481.66b Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): St. Elmo Hotel (Seattle, Wash.)

St Mark's Episcopal Church (abandoned), Seattle (CURTIS 1518)

St Mark's Episcopal Church (abandoned), Seattle (CURTIS 1518)

Corner of 5th Ave.and Olive Way, looking up Denny Hill toward the Denny Hotel. Subjects (LCTGM): Anglican churches--Washington (State)--Seattle; Abandoned buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH)... More

Steamship OREGON in Seattle harbor (CURTIS 1751)

Steamship OREGON in Seattle harbor (CURTIS 1751)

*Subjects (LCTGM): Ships--Washington (State)--Seattle; Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle; Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Oregon (Ship)

Teale-Hills Furniture and Carpet Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1570)

Teale-Hills Furniture and Carpet Co, Seattle (CURTIS 1570)

1409-1411 2nd Ave. at the corner of Union St. Subjects (LCTGM): Home furnishings stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Teale-Hills Furniture and Carpet Company (Seattle, Wash.)

The Lyndherst Apartments, Seattle (CURTIS 1708)

The Lyndherst Apartments, Seattle (CURTIS 1708)

1408 3rd Ave., also shows Colson and Gerhardt Restaurant, 1404 3rd Ave.; Frederick H. Hurd, hay, grain and feed, 1410 3rd Ave., and a bakery .See also PH Coll 481.47 Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washing... More

The Trustee Co, 3rd Ave and Columbia St, Seattle (CURTIS 1504)

The Trustee Co, 3rd Ave and Columbia St, Seattle (CURTIS 1504)

Central Building construction office at right, with Central Building under construction in foreground on 3rd Ave. between Marion St. and Columbia St. Also shows Hotel Stander (northwest corner of 4th Ave. and... More

The Western Electric Co salesroom and warehouse, 84 Marion St, Seattle (CURTIS 482)

The Western Electric Co salesroom and warehouse, 84 Marion St, Seattle...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Warehouses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Showrooms--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Western Electric Company The Western Electr... More

Third Ave Theatre, northeast corner of 3rd Ave and Madison St, Seattle (CURTIS 146)

Third Ave Theatre, northeast corner of 3rd Ave and Madison St, Seattle...

Theatre is advertising "The Taylor Co." and "Queen of the Highway". Known earlier as the Madison St. Theatre, then Cordray's Theatre, it was originally built as a store. The Lincoln Hotel is in the backgroun... More

Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 402)

Union St, Seattle (CURTIS 402)

Looking west from 6th Ave. at Windson [sic] Apartment Hotel. Subjects (LCTGM): Streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroad tracks--Washington (State)-... More

University House building, Seattle (CURTIS 1698)

University House building, Seattle (CURTIS 1698)

Depicts Pacific Picture Frame Co., 1316 3rd Ave., and Plymouth Congregational Church, 3rd Ave. and University St .See also PH Coll 481.50 Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle Congregational... More

University St, Seattle (CURTIS 285)

University St, Seattle (CURTIS 285)

Looking east from Railroad Ave., shows Snug Harbor Bar (1300 Railroad Ave.), Fred E. Sohl Co. (Ships block maker, 1302 Railroad Ave.), Hotel Vendome (1315 1st Ave.). Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State... More

Victoria Hotel, 1st Ave between Seneca St and University St, Seattle (CURTIS 1450)

Victoria Hotel, 1st Ave between Seneca St and University St, Seattle (...

Hotel Victoria (1209 1st Ave.); Holland and Co. (tailor, 1207 1st Ave.). Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Hotel Victoria (Seattle, Wash.) This would have been immediately ... More

Walker Building, 2nd Ave between University St and Seneca St, Seattle (CURTIS 778)

Walker Building, 2nd Ave between University St and Seneca St, Seattle ...

Business establishments and stores depicted include Gailey Supply Co. (1302 2nd Ave.) and Star Paint and Wall Paper Co. Plymouth Congregational Church at right on University St. Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--W... More

Wallingford Building, Seattle (CURTIS 951)

Wallingford Building, Seattle (CURTIS 951)

3rd Ave. between Union St. and Pike St., shows the Superior Cafe, William Hensel, Jr., grocery, and William O. Nelson, plumbing. Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Restaurants--Washingto... More

Westlake Public Market, Seattle (CURTIS 1050)

Westlake Public Market, Seattle (CURTIS 1050)

northeast corner of 5th Ave. and Pine St. Subjects (LCTGM): Markets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Carts & wagons--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Westlake Public Market (Seattle, Wash.)

Young Men's Christian Assn (YMCA), Seattle (CURTIS 1627)

Young Men's Christian Assn (YMCA), Seattle (CURTIS 1627)

Southwest corner of Madison St. and 4th Ave., Subjects (LCTGM): Organizations' facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Young Men's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.) This building immedia... More

Young Women's Christian Association office, Seattle (CURTIS 1592)

Young Women's Christian Association office, Seattle (CURTIS 1592)

706 3rd Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Organizations' facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Y.W.C.A. (Association : Seattle, Calif.) Assuming the address is correct, this would soon be torn down t... More

Asahel Curtis panorama of New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave at Columbia St, Seattle, 1901

Asahel Curtis panorama of New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave at Columbia S...

New Western Hotel, 817 3rd Ave. between Columbia and Marion Streets, Seattle.  This JPG graphic was created with GIMP.

Asahel Curtis panorama of Seattle from Beacon Hill, 1914

Asahel Curtis panorama of Seattle from Beacon Hill, 1914

Panorama of Seattle from Beacon Hill, 1914, from the emerging Industrial District (still largely tideflats), through Downtown to First Hill.  This JPG g... More

1st Ave Seattle 1900 - A black and white photo of a city street

1st Ave Seattle 1900 - A black and white photo of a city street

Seattle looking up 1st Ave from Pioneer Square.

Businesses on the 1100 block of the west side of 3rd Ave and on the first half of the block from Spring St to Seneca St, ca 1901 (SEATTLE 3909)

Businesses on the 1100 block of the west side of 3rd Ave and on the fi...

Businesses include: Mills, Randall & Co., Carpenters and Contractors, the Albemarle Hotel, Routman Plumbing Co., Puget Sound Investment Co., and the Seattle Daily Star. The Seattle Daily Star operated as a dai... More

Businesses on the 1100 block of the west side of 3rd Ave and on the second half of the block from Spring St to Seneca St, ca (SEATTLE 3910)

Businesses on the 1100 block of the west side of 3rd Ave and on the se...

Businesses include: the Cyrus F. Clapp Building (built in 1900), the New York Notion Co., and Howard D. Thomas Co. Carpets. PH Coll 481.34 Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business dis... More

Businesses on the 1300 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the first half of the block between Union St and University St, ca (SEATTLE 3925)

Businesses on the 1300 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the first ...

Businesses include: Walker Portrait Studio, Delmonico Oyster/Chop House, Secondhand Furniture, the Washington Furnished Rooms, Martin & Fox Auctioneers, Puget Sound Marble & Granite Co., and Seattle Undertakin... More

Businesses on the 1300 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the second half of the block between Union St and University St, ca (SEATTLE 3926)

Businesses on the 1300 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the second...

Businesses include: Plymouth Congregational Church and the University House Building which housed a furrier and the Pacific Picture Frame Co. PH Coll 481.50 Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Sea... More

Businesses on the 1400 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the first half of the block between Pike St and Union St, ca 1901 (SEATTLE 3921)

Businesses on the 1400 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the first ...

Businesses include: Butterworth Undertakers/Butterworth & Sons Embalmers and W.O. Nelson Plumbing. PH Coll 481.45 Subjects (LCTGM): Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State... More

Businesses on the 1400 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the second half of the block between Pike St and Union St, ca 1901 (SEATTLE 3922)

Businesses on the 1400 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the second...

Businesses include: the Lyndhurst Building, Wm. Hensel Jr., Grocer, Superior Cafe, Colson's Restaurant, Ideal Restaurant, Western Laundry, and a shop selling groceries, fruits, and confectionery. PH Coll 481.4... More

Businesses on the 1400 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the second half of the block between Pike St and Union St, ca 1901 (SEATTLE 3923)

Businesses on the 1400 block of the east side of 3rd Ave on the second...

Businesses include: the Lyndhurst Building, Wm. Hensel Jr., Grocer, Superior Cafe, Colson's Restaurant, Ideal Restaurant, Western Laundry, and a shop selling groceries, fruits, and confectionery. PH Coll 481.4... More

Businesses on the 1400 block of the west side of 3rd Ave between Union St and Pike St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3918)

Businesses on the 1400 block of the west side of 3rd Ave between Union...

Businesses include: W.O. Hardin Real Estate, a coal seller, the Snoqualmie Building containing the Snoqualmie Pharmacy, and Hewitt's Restaurant. PH Coll 481.42 Subjects (LCTGM): Stores & shops--Washington (Sta... More

Businesses on the 1400 block of the west side of 3rd Ave between Union St and Pike St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3919)

Businesses on the 1400 block of the west side of 3rd Ave between Union...

Businesses include: W.O. Hardin Real Estate, a coal seller, the Snoqualmie Building containing the Snoqualmie Pharmacy, and Hewitt's Restaurant. PH Coll 481.43 Subjects (LCTGM): Business districts--Washington ... More

Businesses on the 500 block of Jefferson St between 5th and 6th avenues, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3892)

Businesses on the 500 block of Jefferson St between 5th and 6th avenue...

A. Curtis 285. Businesses include J. Jesperson Tailor, Globe Laundry, Geo. Mass and Co. Seals and Rubber Stamps, Earl Wing cigar factory, French hand laundry, and German-American Investment with Buttner, Attor... More

Businesses on the 600 block of the west side of 3rd Ave from James St to Cherry St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3895)

Businesses on the 600 block of the west side of 3rd Ave from James St ...

Businesses on the 600 block of the east side of 3rd Ave. from James St. to Cherry St., ca. 1901-1903

Businesses on the 800 block of the east side of 3rd Ave from Marion St to Columbia St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3937)

Businesses on the 800 block of the east side of 3rd Ave from Marion St...

Includes: First M.E. Church, C.F. Stolting Wallpaper/Painting, and J. Kenney Boot & Shoe Repair. An Actor's Relief poster is in window of otherwise unidentified business. PH Coll 481.60 Subjects (LCTGM): Store... More

Businesses on the 800 block of the west side of 3rd Ave from Columbia St to Marion St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3899)

Businesses on the 800 block of the west side of 3rd Ave from Columbia ...

Businesses include Kinsel Bros. Drugs, H. Hassenpflug, Tailor, I.X.L. Creamery, New Western Hotel, and the Electric Laundry Co. PH Coll 481.24 Subjects (LCTGM): Stores & shops--Washington (State)--Seattle ; Bu... More

Businesses on the 800 block of the west side of 3rd Ave from Columbia St to Marion St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3901)

Businesses on the 800 block of the west side of 3rd Ave from Columbia ...

Businesses include Kinsel Bros. Drugs, H. Hassenpflug, Tailor, I.X.L. Creamery, New Western Hotel, and the Electric Laundry Co. PH Coll 481.25 Subjects (LCTGM): Stores & shops--Washington (State)--Seattle ; Bu... More

Businesses on the 900 block of the west side of 3rd Ave and on the second half of the block from Marion St to Madison St, ca (SEATTLE 3904)

Businesses on the 900 block of the west side of 3rd Ave and on the sec...

Businesses include a barber's shop and Home Bakery. PH Coll 481.28 Subjects (LCTGM): Stores & shops--Washington (State)--Seattle ; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Subjects (LCSH): Stores, reta... More

Businesses on the east side of 3rd Ave between Spring St and Madison St, ca 1901-1903 (SEATTLE 3933)

Businesses on the east side of 3rd Ave between Spring St and Madison S...

Businesses include: Kee Wass Laundry, D.H. King Plumbing, a shoeing forge, a wallpaper and paper hanging business, and the Third Avenue Theater at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Madison St. PH Coll 481.56 Subject... More

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