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Artist's concept drawing of Fourth Avenue and Westlake Avenue monorails, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 5449)

Artist's concept drawing of Fourth Avenue and Westlake Avenue monorail...

As early as 1910, inventors and businessmen believed that a monorail would solve Seattle's downtown traffic problems. The Universal Elevated Railway Company tried to convince the city to build monorails on Four... More

Ballard Locks, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 2809)

Ballard Locks, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 2809)

For years, there was no easy or cheap way to move logs, coal, and other resources directly from the east side of Lake Washington to Elliott Bay. There were many plans and several attempts to build a canal via L... More

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 8419)

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 8419)

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church began in 1908 as an outreach mission of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in downtown Seattle to the Swedish immigrants that settled in the Green Lake area at the turn of the 20th c... More

Booth Building, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 1124)

Booth Building, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 1124)

The Booth Building stood on the southeast corner of Pine and Broadway Streets. It was built by Drs. William G. and John R. Booth around 1907. At the time this photo was taken, it housed the Cornish School of M... More

Exterior of East Kong Yick Building, Seattle, circa 1920 (MOHAI 11102)

Exterior of East Kong Yick Building, Seattle, circa 1920 (MOHAI 11102)

Starting in 1907, Asian immigrants began moving their businesses into the area around Seattle's King Street. Ethnic enclaves helped reinforce cultural and kinship ties, and provided a sense of security from an ... More

Exterior of Lowman & Hanford Co building at 107 Cherry Street, Seattle, 1920 (MOHAI 8768)

Exterior of Lowman & Hanford Co building at 107 Cherry Street, Seattle...

James D. Lowman (1856-1947) and Clarence Hanford (1857-1920) were business and civic leaders in early Seattle, each with ties to Seattle's pioneer settlers. In 1882, they joined forces to found Lowman & Hanford... More

Fourth of July fireworks at the Times Square Building,Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 5356)

Fourth of July fireworks at the Times Square Building,Seattle, ca 1921...

The Times Square Building was the center for many of Seattle's community activities. This photo, taken during an Independence Day celebration in the early 1920s, shows fireworks shooting from the roof of the bu... More

Norway Hall, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 3173)

Norway Hall, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 3173)

Norway Hall was built to house social and fraternal activities of several Norwegian immigrant groups. The design incorporated traditional Norwegian architectural elements such as the elaborately carved dragon ... More

Policeman disposing of firearms in Elliott Bay, ca 1922 (MOHAI 5428)

Policeman disposing of firearms in Elliott Bay, ca 1922 (MOHAI 5428)

The Seattle Police Department got rid of guns and other weapons when they no longer needed them for evidence. In this photo, taken about 1922, a policeman empties a crate of firearms over the side of a boat in ... More

Standard Furniture Company, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1041)

Standard Furniture Company, Seattle, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1041)

Signs in image: Standard Furniture Co. Your Credit is Good. Handwritten on sleeve: Standard Furniture Co. Ext. Subjects (LCTGM): Furniture stores--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (S... More

Street clock in front of S Friedlander and Son, Inc, Seattle, ca 1922 (MOHAI 4361)

Street clock in front of S Friedlander and Son, Inc, Seattle, ca 1922 ...

Street clocks such as this one were popular during the first two decades of the 1900s and were often found in front of jewelry and watchmaking shops. Joseph Mayer and Bros. assembled this street clock, and man... More

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop exterior, Seattle, circa 1920 (MOHAI 11913)

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop exterior, Seattle, circa 1920 (MOHAI 11913)

Ohio-born curio collector Joseph Edward "Daddy" Standley (1854-1940) came to Seattle in 1899 and opened Ye Olde Curiosity Shop on Second Avenue and Pike Street. He moved the shop to the Colman Dock on the water... More

Olympic Hotel, circa 1925 postcard

Olympic Hotel, circa 1925 postcard

Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Washington, circa 1925 Postcard collection (Record Series 9901-01), Seattle Municipal Archives.

"Duwamish" fireboat, ca. 1920 -  e6f5bb59f42ea19b36abe583aba254eb

"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."

"Dad" at U.S. Government Locks at Ballard, ca. 1920, postcard - bf1dd4e0b2efb7cfbe88011aaf4f01f7 (page 1)

"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

2nd Ave. and Yesler Way, ca. 1920 -  10450f4c02b8ba28ad0ab504289d35b2

2nd Ave. and Yesler Way, ca. 1920 - 10450f4c02b8ba28ad0ab504289d35b2

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Streets. Second Ave. ca. 1920. Looking southeast from Yesler Way. Photo by Asahel Curtis." Yesler Way runs from upper left (east) to lower right (west); Second Avenue fro... More

Arthur A. Denny locomotive, ca. 1920 -  d1962be0d78a9fd74696d34ba693b639

Arthur A. Denny locomotive, ca. 1920 - d1962be0d78a9fd74696d34ba693b6...

Seattle's first locomotive, the Arthur A. Denny, ran along the Seattle & Walla Walla Railroad. The individuals photographed with the locomotive are unknown. Seattle Public Library identifies this as "Seattle'... More

Clarence B. Bagley, ca. 1920 -  7b7d1cdae0d57fa7e3afe25e87f95166

Clarence B. Bagley, ca. 1920 - 7b7d1cdae0d57fa7e3afe25e87f95166

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Portraits. Bagley, Clarence B., 1843-1932."

Columns in front of Denny Hall, ca. 1920 -  084533db42ec2cc279552563f30cdb44 (page 1)

Columns in front of Denny Hall, ca. 1920 - 084533db42ec2cc279552563f3...

Once located outside of Denny Hall, the columns were moved to their current location in the Sylvan Grove Theater in 1921. front back

Cornish School, ca. 1928, postcard - 951c2b6d97d410ad21679d3715e6569c (page 1)

Cornish School, ca. 1928, postcard - 951c2b6d97d410ad21679d3715e6569c ...

Transcribed from postcard: "This building, designed by A.H. Albertson, Architect, was built by popular subscription for the Cornish School and was opened in July 1921. The Cornish School is recognized as the fo... More

Eugene W. Way, ca. 1920 -  4a22460e6c7a0b9fafb783fe37228454

Eugene W. Way, ca. 1920 - 4a22460e6c7a0b9fafb783fe37228454

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Portraits. Way, Eugene W., 1857-1939. State legislator who introduced bill under which Seattle school children got "free text books.""

Hugh Caldwell, ca. 1920 -  c7551ed370efbf098b997716d80aa753

Hugh Caldwell, ca. 1920 - c7551ed370efbf098b997716d80aa753

Transcribed from photograph: "Portraits. Caldwell, Hugh. 1881-. Mayor 1920-1922."

John Hay School, ca. 1922 -  27fbec06ebc91aa5c80839c2cc79a90a

John Hay School, ca. 1922 - 27fbec06ebc91aa5c80839c2cc79a90a

Transcribed from photograph: "Schools. John Hay school. Fourth Ave. North and Newton St. Addition. Built 1922. Floyd A. Naramore, architect."

Judson B. Wilson, ca. 1920 -  3d5150530fbaa5d49dbb5221d8fbb230

Judson B. Wilson, ca. 1920 - 3d5150530fbaa5d49dbb5221d8fbb230

Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Portraits. Wilson, Judson, B., 1858-1929. Teacher, Ross School?" The Ross School was in Ballard, Seattle, Washington.

Mount Rainier and Nisqually glacier, ca. 1920 -  9fc857663aca319eae6645cbf0993711

Mount Rainier and Nisqually glacier, ca. 1920 - 9fc857663aca319eae664...

Transcribed from photograph: "Washington. Mount Rainier and Nisqually Glacier."; 40101; Mount Rainier, WA; General Mount Rainier location provided.

Pike St. east from Bellevue Ave., February 1, 1926 -  0682f7e5d6130467e8cc0d810c686f2b

Pike St. east from Bellevue Ave., February 1, 1926 - 0682f7e5d6130467...

Transcribed from photograph: "Pike St., east from Bellevue Av. Feb. 1, 1926. #27557."

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."

Raitt Hall, ca. 1920 -  6fe24e588e5b73702d04d531283fac36 (page 1)

Raitt Hall, ca. 1920 - 6fe24e588e5b73702d04d531283fac36 (page 1)

Designed by Bebb & Gould, Raitt Hall was constructed in 1917. front back

Smith Cannery Machines Company, ca. 1915 -  c310ee4ae29e17e5960aad9b19688677

Smith Cannery Machines Company, ca. 1915 - c310ee4ae29e17e5960aad9b19...

The company was located at 2413 1st Ave. S. They were responsible for producing the "Iron Chink" which removed salmon heads, tails and fins before splitting the fish in half.

Spillway at Ballard Locks, ca. 1920 -  36167099b6f30f9b619271a6ca4d5a9d (page 1)
John Cobb in his office, University of Washington campus, nd (COBB 325)

John Cobb in his office, University of Washington campus, nd (COBB 325...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Offices--Washington (State)--Seattle; Office furniture Subjects (LCSH): Cobb, John N. (John Nathan), 1868-1930; University of Washington. College of Fisheries;

John N Cobb portrait, ca 1923 (COBB 333)

John N Cobb portrait, ca 1923 (COBB 333)

*Subjects (LCSH): Cobb, John N. (John Nathan), 1868-1930 (I believe this photo is misidentified. John N. Cobb took a lot of photographs. And he is rather portly with a mustache. I don't think this is him. Is t... More

1st Ave S, looking north, April 29, 1925 (SEATTLE 299)

1st Ave S, looking north, April 29, 1925 (SEATTLE 299)

On verso of image: First Ave. S., near Hanford, looking north, 4-29-1925, tracks paved with removable concrete slabs 1929-1930 PH Coll 266.274 Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Sea... More

31st Ave S, June 11, 1924 (SEATTLE 769)

31st Ave S, June 11, 1924 (SEATTLE 769)

On verso of image: 31st Ave S. near Charles St., 6-11-1924, Number 14 Mount Baker line. PH Coll 266.133 Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroad tracks--washington (State)--Seattle; Residential streets--Washington (... More

14th St S and S Cloverdale St, October 9, 1925 (SEATTLE 317)

14th St S and S Cloverdale St, October 9, 1925 (SEATTLE 317)

Garage and gas station to the left. On verso of image: 14th S. and Cloverdale, 10-9-1925 PH Coll 266.287 Subjects (LCTGM): Utility poles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Fourteenth Avenue (Seattl... More

14th Ave S, October 9, 1925 (SEATTLE 177)

14th Ave S, October 9, 1925 (SEATTLE 177)

On verso of image: 14th S and Cloverdale, 10-9-1925, looking north, end of Number 5 So. Park line PH Coll 266.288 Subjects (LCTGM): Street railroad tracks--Washington (State)--Seattle; Utility poles--Washingt... More

Albert J Goddard, William H Murphy, and George F Cotterill, ca 1920s (SEATTLE 4980)

Albert J Goddard, William H Murphy, and George F Cotterill, ca 1920s (...

Written on verso: Three ex mayors - Albert J. Goddard, former City Councilman and ex-"Mayor" of Fremont; William H. Murphy, former City Councilman and "Ex-Mayor" of Fremont; George F. Cotterill, former mayor C... More

47th Ave SW and SW Othello St, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 1357)

47th Ave SW and SW Othello St, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 1357)

On verso of image: 47th and Othello, Fauntleroy line, ca. 1925. PH Coll 266.17 Subjects (LCTGM): Residential streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Dirt roads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Stores & shops--Wash... More

5th Ave, looking north from Westlake Ave and Olive Way, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 1231)

5th Ave, looking north from Westlake Ave and Olive Way, ca 1925 (SEATT...

On verso of image: 5th from Medical-Dental Bldg., ca. 1925 Subjects (LCTGM): Aerial views; Panoramic views; Residential streets--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Fifth Avenue (Seattle, Wash.); Denn... More

Apartment building, University District, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 3781)

Apartment building, University District, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 3781)

PH Coll 537.1.72 Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle

Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Washington, probably 1925 (SEATTLE 2529)

Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Washington, probably 1925 (SEA...

Designed by the architectural firm of Stuart and Wheatley. PH Coll 585.9 Subjects (LCTGM): Chi Omega--Facilities--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fraternities & sororities--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (... More

California Ave SW from SW Hill St, October 30, 1925 (SEATTLE 855)

California Ave SW from SW Hill St, October 30, 1925 (SEATTLE 855)

On verso of image: California Ave. and Hill, looking north, 10-30-1925, on Number 3 West Seattle line PH Coll 266.244 Subjects (LCTGM): Residential streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroad tracks... More

Elevated railway with waiting room on Railroad Ave, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 1198)

Elevated railway with waiting room on Railroad Ave, ca 1925 (SEATTLE 1...

Constructed in 1918-1919 to facilitate the transportation of shipyard workers. Caption on image: No. 5. Side view of elevated structure and waiting station. S.M. Ry On verso of image: From Lawton Collection. ... More

E Madison St from 22nd Ave, May 25, 1925 (SEATTLE 285)

E Madison St from 22nd Ave, May 25, 1925 (SEATTLE 285)

On verso of image: E. Madison and 22nd looking east, 5-25-1925 PH Coll 266.223 Subjects (LCTGM): Stores & shops--Washington (State)--Seattle; Utility poles--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Madiso... More

Gould Cottage, Seattle, ca 1922-1925 (SEATTLE 3012)

Gould Cottage, Seattle, ca 1922-1925 (SEATTLE 3012)

PH Coll 19.58a Subjects (LCTGM): Dwellings--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Gould, Carl Freylinghuysen, 1873-1939--Homes and haunts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Capitol Hill (Seattle, Wash.)

Interior entrance of the Biltmore Apartments on E Loretta Pl, 1925 (SEATTLE 2533)

Interior entrance of the Biltmore Apartments on E Loretta Pl, 1925 (SE...

Designed by the architectural firm of Stuart and Wheatley. PH Coll 585.14 Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Entrance halls--Washington (State)--Seattle; Interiors--Washington (S... More

Skinner Building construction, probably 1926 (SEATTLE 1118)

Skinner Building construction, probably 1926 (SEATTLE 1118)

Located at 1306-08 5th Ave. Subjects (LCTGM): Building construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Construction workers--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): Skinner Building (Seattle, Wash.); Fifth Ave... More

Warship and boats in the Lake Washington Ship Canal, ca 1922 (SEATTLE 2507)

Warship and boats in the Lake Washington Ship Canal, ca 1922 (SEATTLE ...

Battleship and boats in the Lake Washington Ship Canal, ca. 1922

Washington Manor Apartments at the southeast corner of NE 43rd St and Brooklyn Ave, University District, ca 1926 (SEATTLE 3782)

Washington Manor Apartments at the southeast corner of NE 43rd St and ...

Agnus Malloy purchased the Washington Manor Apartments and renamed the building Malloy Manor in 1929. The building still exists, but is now called University Manor Apartments. PH Coll 537.1.53 Subjects (LCTGM... More

Grover Cleveland High School, ca 1927 (MOHAI 6020)

Grover Cleveland High School, ca 1927 (MOHAI 6020)

The construction of Cleveland High School on Maple Hill in 1927 gave Georgetown and south Seattle residents a six-grade junior-senior high school in their own neighborhood. When the new school opened, transfer... More

Mapleine processing at Crescent Manufacturing Company in Seattle, ca 1927 (MOHAI 4479)

Mapleine processing at Crescent Manufacturing Company in Seattle, ca 1...

The Crescent Manufacturing Company was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1883 as Larsen Extract Company. By the early 20th century, the Mapleine artificial maple flavor had become Crescent’s flagship product... More

Dexter Horton Building, 704 2nd Ave at Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 619)

Dexter Horton Building, 704 2nd Ave at Cherry St, Seattle (CURTIS 619)

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

Lake Washington Ship Canal, Hiram M Chittenden Locks, Seattle (CURTIS 717)

Lake Washington Ship Canal, Hiram M Chittenden Locks, Seattle (CURTIS ...

Looking east from south side of Salmon Bay. Subjects (LCTGM): Lake Washington Ship Canal (Seattle, Wash.); Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Seattle, Wash.); Locks (Hydraulic engineering)--Washington (State)--Seattle... More

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay (CURTIS 95)

Seattle waterfront from Elliott Bay (CURTIS 95)

Grand trunk Pacific Dock, Colman Dock, L. C. Smith Building, and Alaska Steamship Co. at Pier 2, foot of Yesler Way. Subjects (LCTGM): Bays (Bodies of water)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Waterfronts--Washingt... More

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop catalog cover c. 1920

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop catalog cover c. 1920

Front and back, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop (Seattle, Washington) catalog cover, c. 1920, 1001 Curious Things.

Second Avenue, circa 1920

Second Avenue, circa 1920

Looking north on Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington from James Street, c. 1920. Postcard collection (Record Series 9901-01), Seattle Municipal Archives.

Seattle - Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks, circa 1920

Seattle - Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks, circa 1920

Grand Trunk Pacific Dock and Colman Dock, Seattle, Washington, c. 1920. Also Smith Tower at left, unidentified Mosquito Fleet boats. Postcard collection (Record Series 9901-01), Seattle Municipal Archives.

Uwaerial 1922

Uwaerial 1922

Aerial depiction of the University of Washington campus in Seattle

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop - 1922 postcard

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop - 1922 postcard

1922 postcard of Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, Seattle, Washington, USA. The shop was then located on Colman Dock.

Fish dissection at the College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 318)

Fish dissection at the College of Fisheries, University of Washington,...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Dissections--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): University of Washington. College of Fisheries; Fishes--Dissection--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fisheries--Research--Washington (St... More

Interior of lab at the College of Fisheries showing students at work, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 315)

Interior of lab at the College of Fisheries showing students at work, ...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Laboratories--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): University of Washington. College of Fisheries; Fisheries--Research--Washington (State)--Seattle; Laboratories-- Furniture, equipment, etc.

Interior of lab at the College of Fisheries showing students at work, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 316)

Interior of lab at the College of Fisheries showing students at work, ...

*Subjects (LCTGM): Laboratories--Washington (State)--Seattle Subjects (LCSH): University of Washington. College of Fisheries; Fisheries--Research--Washington (State)--Seattle; College students--Washington (Sta... More

Interior of lab at the College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 317)

Interior of lab at the College of Fisheries, University of Washington,...

See also PH Coll 202.28 Subjects (LCTGM): Laboratories--Washington (State)--Seattle; Subjects (LCSH): University of Washington. College of Fisheries; Fisheries--Research--Washington (State)--Seattle; College s... More

Interior of laboratory showing students at work, College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 319)

Interior of laboratory showing students at work, College of Fisheries,...

On verso of image: College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. Ichthyology Laboratory. Study classification, anatomy of fishes, etc., here. Subjects (LCTGM): Laboratories--Washington (State)... More

Interior of wholesale automotive equipment and bicycle company, Ballou & Wright Company, Seattle, Washington, about 1925 (INDOCC 1497)

Interior of wholesale automotive equipment and bicycle company, Ballou...

PH Coll 334.MillerW6 The Ballou & Wright Company was the leading wholesaler of bicycles, motorcycles and automobile parts in the region. The company grew to have 12 branch offices. The firm disbanded in 1960. ... More

Student at work, College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 365)

Student at work, College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seatt...

In Folder 259 Subjects (LCSH): University of Washington. College of Fisheries; Women college students--Washington (State)--Seattle; Women--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fishes--Dissection The same young woman... More

Student at work, College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, ca 1920 (COBB 366)

Student at work, College of Fisheries, University of Washington, Seatt...

In Folder 259 Subjects (LCSH): University of Washington. College of Fisheries; Women--Washington (State)--Seattle; Women college students--Washington (State)--Seattle The same young woman is also seen in Fil... More

U of Wash map 1921

U of Wash map 1921

University of Washington campus map 1921.

Hugh M. Caldwell 1920

Hugh M. Caldwell 1920

Seattle, Washington mayor Hugh M. Caldwell, at the time of his campaign for office in 1920.

Denny Regrade-1

Denny Regrade-1

Published by O.T. Frasch, June, 1920.

U of Wash Engineering Hall 1921

U of Wash Engineering Hall 1921

University of Washington Engineering Hall, 1921. This building, originally the Machinery Hall of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, no longer exists.

U of Wash library and museum 1921

U of Wash library and museum 1921

University of Washington library and museum, 1921. Neither of these buildings exists today.

John M. Spargur

John M. Spargur

John M. Spargur, conductor of the Seattle Philharmonic/Seattle Symphony Orchestra 1911-1921.

University of Washington old library

University of Washington old library

University of Washington library, 1921.

Battery view of eight retorts at the Pacific Creosoting Company, Seattle, Washington, circa 1920s (INDOCC 1648)

Battery view of eight retorts at the Pacific Creosoting Company, Seatt...

Caption on page: View of the door end of the eight treating retorts or cylinders with which this plant is equipped, giving it the largest treating capacity of any plant on the North American continent. Three m... More

Al Ulbrickson, University of Washington rower, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI 803) (cropped)

Al Ulbrickson, University of Washington rower, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI...

Al Ulbrickson, who began coaching University of Washington (UW) crew at the age of twenty-four after being a crew member, served as coach for thirty years. Under Ulbrickson's leadership, UW crew went to the O... More

Alki Point lighthouse, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 3040)

Alki Point lighthouse, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 3040)

A light identifying Alki Point for passing ships began with a simple kerosene lantern in the 1850's. The U.S. Lighthouse Service improved it in 1887, and the lighthouse station that stands today began operatin... More

Al Ulbrickson, University of Washington rower, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI 803)

Al Ulbrickson, University of Washington rower, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI...

Al Ulbrickson, who began coaching University of Washington (UW) crew at the age of twenty-four after being a crew member, served as coach for thirty years. Under Ulbrickson's leadership, UW crew went to the O... More

Amusement park near entrance to Woodland Park, ca 1925 (MOHAI 5097)

Amusement park near entrance to Woodland Park, ca 1925 (MOHAI 5097)

In June 1919, George (1874-ca. 1938) and Lucy Vincent (1893-1990) opened a carousel, Ferris wheel, and dance pavilion at 5501 Phinney Avenue, directly across the street from Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. Despit... More

A Scott Bullitt, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 3505)

A Scott Bullitt, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 3505)

A. Scott Bullitt was a member of a prominent Kentucky family, a Princeton graduate and a lawyer who transplanted to Seattle. In 1918 he married Dorothy Stimson, a young woman from a wealthy Seattle family. He ... More

Bertha Knight Landes, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 3462)

Bertha Knight Landes, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 3462)

In 1926, Bertha Knight Landes was the first woman to be elected mayor of a major American city when she became mayor of Seattle. She vowed to clean up city government, running on the platform of "municipal hou... More

Auto camp in Woodland Park, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 6579)

Auto camp in Woodland Park, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 6579)

In 1920, the Seattle Parks Department opened an automobile tourist camp overlooking Green Lake, in what was then the north end of Woodland Park. The number of campers peaked in 1924, with 12,000 families or gr... More

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, ca 1925 (MOHAI 5125)

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, ca 1925 (MOHAI 5125)

As Seattle grew northwards, churches were built to serve nearby Roman Catholic residents. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church was built during the early 1920s at 52nd Street and Ninth Avenue NE in the University... More

Bay Building on the corner of First Avenue and University Street, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 4369)

Bay Building on the corner of First Avenue and University Street, Seat...

Pierson Photo Co. was located in the Bay Building in the 1920s. Signs visible in image include: U.S. Army Goods Store, Aronson Hardware Co., Sullivan Electric Co., Griffin Envelope Co., O.K. Cabinet Works, and... More

Blanchard Auto Repair advertisement, circa 1925 (MOHAI 11923)

Blanchard Auto Repair advertisement, circa 1925 (MOHAI 11923)

In 1923 the first mention of Blanchard Auto Repair Company appeared in The Seattle Daily Times, as the builders of a special "California top," a form of early pillarless hardtop designed to replace the folding... More

Boy Scout directing pedestrian traffic, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 2386)

Boy Scout directing pedestrian traffic, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 2386)

The Boy Scout organization began in England and came to the United States in 1910. It quickly became the largest youth group in the country. Scouts went camping, hiking and learned many outdoor skills. In this... More

Boys' baseball team, ca 1925 (MOHAI 6007)

Boys' baseball team, ca 1925 (MOHAI 6007)

Some of Seattle's fraternal organizations sponsored baseball teams and other activities for young people. The team in this photo, taken in the 1920s, may be a team sponsored by the Catholic Order of Foresters'... More

Alaska Department of Seattle Chamber of Commerce card, circa 1925 (MOHAI 12133)

Alaska Department of Seattle Chamber of Commerce card, circa 1925 (MOH...

On April 17, 1882, 26 leading Seattle citizens and businessmen organized the Seattle Chamber of Commerce with the intent of protecting local interests. The Chamber reorganized in 1910 to broaden its scope, tak... More

Camlin Apartments, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI 1361)

Camlin Apartments, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI 1361)

Handwritten on sleeve: Camlin Apts. Subjects (LCTGM): Apartment houses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Automobiles--Washington (State)--Seattle

Capitol Hill residential street, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI 1509)

Capitol Hill residential street, Seattle, ca 1926 (MOHAI 1509)

This view looks east on East Roy Street at 12th Avenue East. These two residences represent the Classic Decorated Box style found on Capitol Hill. Handwritten on sleeve: [Rum...] Gay St Views. Subjects (LCTGM... More

Bush Hotel, corner of Jackson Street and Maynard Avenue, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI 4383)

Bush Hotel, corner of Jackson Street and Maynard Avenue, Seattle, circ...

Designed by John L. McCauley, the Bush Hotel was built in 1915 by the Rainier Heat & Power Co. and served railroad passengers arriving and departing from the nearby King Street Station. Business visible in pho... More

Businesses on 5th Avenue South, probably near Jackson Street, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI 4387)

Businesses on 5th Avenue South, probably near Jackson Street, Seattle,...

Businesses visible in photo: Diamond Hotel, N.P. Restaurant, St. Paul Hotel, Dreamland Cabaret, Monte Carlo Pool Room, Fiore d'Italia Cafe. Subjects (LCTGM): Asian American business enterprises—Washington (Sta... More

Chantecler Cafeteria advertising card, ca 1925 (MOHAI 8337)

Chantecler Cafeteria advertising card, ca 1925 (MOHAI 8337)

The Chantecler Cafeteria was open from 1924 to 1926, located at the corner of University and Third Avenue, with entrances at both 311 University Street and 1212 Third Avenue. This large peach colored card dec... More

Chamber of Commerce Building, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 4071)

Chamber of Commerce Building, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 4071)

Signs in image: Bjork & Seren Tailors. Postal Telegraph. G.O. Guy Drugs - Fountain Lunch - Hot Buns 15 Cents. Handwritten on sleeve: Chamber of Commerce. Subjects (LCTGM): Drugstores--Washington (State)--Seat... More

Ceramics room at University of Washington, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 1504)

Ceramics room at University of Washington, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 150...

Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Ceramic Dept. Subjects (LCTGM): Pottery--Washington (State)--Seattle; Universities & colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle; University of Washington

City Light power plant on Lake Union, ca 1926 (MOHAI 5899)

City Light power plant on Lake Union, ca 1926 (MOHAI 5899)

Seattle City Light built a coal-burning steam plant in 1906 to generate electricity for the growing city. With its large windows and smokestacks, this distinctive building on Lake Union is still a landmark. Th... More

Cedar drying stacks at Seattle Cedar Lumber Mfg Co, Salmon Bay, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI 9039)

Cedar drying stacks at Seattle Cedar Lumber Mfg Co, Salmon Bay, Seattl...

The Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing Company, located just west of the north end of the Ballard Bridge, opened in 1890. This and other Ballard sawmills turned out millions of shingles and board feet of lumbe... More

Corner of S King St and 5th Ave S, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI 8978)

Corner of S King St and 5th Ave S, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI 8978)

The Rainier Heat & Power Company was founded in 1912 by William M. Chappell (1867-1921). A successful businessman and gold prospector, he came to Seattle in 1900 to invest in real estate. The Rainier Heat & Po... More

Dahlialand Gardens, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 2929)

Dahlialand Gardens, Seattle, ca 1925 (MOHAI 2929)

Dahlialand Gardens was the name of a store run by Mrs. J.W. Wheeler on Boyer Avenue East in the Montlake neighborhood. The Wheelers raised the dahlias on a large tract of land located where St. Demetrious Gre... More

Corner of King Street and 6th Avenue South, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI 4385)

Corner of King Street and 6th Avenue South, Seattle, circa 1925 (MOHAI...

Businesses visible in photo: Bison Cafe, U.I. Hotel, King Coffee House, Russell House, Mukilteo Hotel, Paris Hotel Subjects (LCTGM): Asian American business enterprises—Washington (State)—Seattle ; Business en... More

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