Bon Marche Christmas Gifts (1912) (ADVERT 392)
In 1890, Josephine and Edward Nordhoff opened the Bon Marche as a dry goods store. By 1986, the franchise had 40 stores in the Pacific Northwest region. Geographic coverage: United States Subjects (LCTGM): Chri... More
Bon Marche Clothing (1912) (ADVERT 394)
In 1890, Josephine and Edward Nordhoff opened the Bon Marche as a dry goods store. By 1986, the franchise had 40 stores in the Pacific Northwest region. Geographic coverage: United States Subjects (LCTGM): Wome... More
Bon Marche Department Store (1912) (ADVERT 393)
In 1890, Josephine and Edward Nordhoff opened the Bon Marche as a dry goods store. By 1986, the franchise had 40 stores in the Pacific Northwest region. Geographic coverage: United States Subjects (LCTGM): Depa... More
Centennial's Best Flour (1912) (ADVERT 54)
The Centennial Milling Company manufactured their products in Seattle and Spokane. According to another advertisement, their flour was "made from selected bluestem wheat [and] washed in pure water." Geographic ... More
Discounted Women's Clothing at The Upstairs Store (1912) (ADVERT 59)
Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Clothing stores--Washington (State)--Seattle; Women--Clothing & dress--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Discount ho... More
Empire Life Insurance (1912) (ADVERT 53)
Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Insurance companies--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Life insurance Categories: Insurance
Hair Mattresses (1912) (ADVERT 49)
Hair mattresses are filled with horse hair and other natural fibers. Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Beds Subjects (LCSH): Mattresses; Mattress industry--Washin... More
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
Hotel Washington Annex (1912) (ADVERT 395)
Geographic coverage: United States Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle Categories: Hotels and restaurants; Tourism and travel; Cost and standard of living
Imperiales Cigarettes (1912) (ADVERT 58)
Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Cigarettes; Smoking Categories: Tobacco; Entertainment and leisure activities
Kirkland Real Estate (1912) (ADVERT 388)
The city of Kirkland was incorporated in 1905. Although entrepreneur Peter Kirk failed to establish a working steel mill in 1893, the city found prosperity through its wool milling and shipbuilding industries. ... More
Luxury Cigarettes (1912) (ADVERT 95)
Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Cigarettes; Smoking Categories: Tobacco; Sports and outdoor activities; Entertainment and leisure activities
Malt Rainier Tonic (1912) (ADVERT 44)
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Company was founded in 1893. The Company's Rainier Beer became popular on the West Coast, and it has survived Prohibition and several brewery owners. Geographic coverage: United... More
Metal Folding Bathtub (1912) (ADVERT 386)
Geographic coverage: United States Subjects (LCTGM): Bathtubs & showers Categories: Health and hygiene; Home economics, household goods and appliances
Mogul Cork Tip Cigarettes (1912) (ADVERT 96)
In 1911, due to a federal antitrust action suit, the American Tobacco Company was dissolved into four companies. In the settlement, the Lorillard Tobacco Company was given the Mogul brand. Geographic coverage: ... More
Puget Sound Traction Electricity (1912) (ADVERT 391)
The Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company was incorporated in 1912, which consolidated most of the region's private power and transportation systems. In 1919, the City of Seattle purchased the railway lin... More
Railroad service to Mount Rainier National Park (1912) (ADVERT 61)
On July 1, 1910, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad started service from Tacoma to Mount Rainier. Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Tourism--Washington (S... More
Rainier Beer, the Potlatch Drink (1912) (ADVERT 40)
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Company was founded in 1893. The Company's Rainier Beer became popular on the West Coast, and it has survived Prohibition and several brewery owners. Geographic coverage: United... More
Rainier Pale Beer (1912) (ADVERT 41)
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Company was founded in 1893. The Company's Rainier Beer became popular on the West Coast, and it has survived Prohibition and several brewery owners. Geographic coverage: United... More
Suquamish Camping Sites (1912) (ADVERT 389)
Geographic coverage: United States Subjects (LCTGM): Real estate development--Washington (State)--Suquamish; Private camps; Beaches; Canoes Subjects (LCSH): Investments Categories: Real estate and land develop... More
Tolt Real Estate (1912) (ADVERT 387)
In 1917, the city of Tolt was renamed Carnation in honor of the milk product company. The Carnation Company owned a 36-acre dairy farm located near the town in the Snoqualmie Valley. Geographic coverage: United... More
Women's Clothing Bargains at The Upstairs Store (1912) (ADVERT 60)
Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCTGM): Clothing stores--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Discount houses (Retail trade)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Wome... More
Wright Aviators' Air Show (1912) (ADVERT 130)
Phillip Orin Parmalee and J. Clifford Turpin were both trained as airplane pilots by the Wright Brothers in 1910. Parmalee was the first pilot to transport commercial cargo and he established a world speed reco... More