Browse photographs from the Paul Dorpat Collection which documents the history of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. At this time, a small sampling of images has been digitized while the collection is actively being processed.
Rothert Process Steel Company plant, Seattle, ca. 1917
Rothert Process Steel Company plant on the Duwamish River at 633 Othello Street.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00131
Date: 1917
View this itemUniversity of Washington open air theater drawing, Seattle, ca. 1910s
Architectural drawing of an open air theater for University of Washington by Seattle-based architects Bebb & Gould. Plan was possibly intended for the site of the Sylvan Grove and Theatre based on the location of Stevens Way at the south end of the site.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00177
Date: 1910; 1911; 1912; 1913; 1914; 1915; 1916; 1917; 1918; 1919
View this itemPacific Ave. looking north from S. 14th St., Tacoma, ca. 1900s
Signs for the National Bank of Commerce, Olympic Hotel and Vienna Cafe appear on the right. The tower of City Hall can be seen at the end of the street to the left.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00208
Date: 1900; 1901; 1902; 1903, 1904; 1905; 1906; 1907; 1908; 1909
View this itemWallingford at Stone Way N. and Bridge Way N., April 27, 2004
Photograph shows businesses in the Stoneway Center business park on Stone Way N at Bridge Way N.
Identifier: spl_dor_00037
Date: 2004-04-27
View this itemYesler Way, east from Western Avenue, April 4, 1961
Showing views of Smith Tower, and the Seattle Hotel building the day after its demolition began on April 3, 1961.
Identifier: spl_dor_00035
Date: 1961-04-04
View this itemHouses amongst trees and fields and farmland, ca. 1900s
Location is unknown, possibly Washington State.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00191
Date: 1900; 1901; 1902; 1903, 1904; 1905; 1906; 1907; 1908; 1909
View this itemSeattle Home Savings Building drawing, ca. 1923-1924
Architectural drawing of Home Savings Building by architect Louis Svarz, built at what is now 1520 4th Avenue. This drawing is possibly for the building's remodel which occurred in 1924. The building, originally constructed in 1907, was first called the American Hotel.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00141
Date: 1923; 1924
View this itemFraternal Organization of Eagles parade on 2nd Ave. north from Pike St., August 13, 1908
Signs for Hotel Irving, The Sheridan, The Fair, McCarthy Dry Goods Co., WMBC (Wilson's Modern Business College) and Seattle Art Company can be seen along the way. The Standard Furniture Company building appears on the left at the curve in the street and the New Washington Hotel and Moore Theatre appear in the distance on the right. Banners saying "Welcome Home F.O.E." [Fraternal Organization of Eagles] can be seen hanging above the street.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00109
Date: 1908-09-13
View this itemFleet of battleships outlined in lights at night, Seattle, ca. 1908
Image possibly shows the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet battleships visiting Seattle. The fleet arrived in Seattle on May 23, 1908. Published in Seattle Now & Then column on February 10, 1985.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00200
Date: 1908
View this itemWomen working at Saxony Knitting Company, Seattle, ca. 1917
Women working on knit goods at tables in a workroom. In 1912, the company was located at 81 Marion St. The company was located at 150 S. Jackson St. from 1913 to 1918. Beginning in 1918, the company was headquartered at 2000 5th Ave.
Identifier: spl_dor_gpn_re_00137
Date: 1917
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