Seattle Historical Photograph Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. More than 2,000 images reveal Seattle’s evolution. Early photos capture Seattle’s pioneers, the Great Fire of 1889 and the Denny Regrade along with historical buildings, streets and landmarks.
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Dr. Maynard House at 3045 64th Ave SW, ca. 1950
Transcribed from photograph: "Houses. Maynard, Dr. Originally stood near the old Stockade Hotel, now located at 3045 64th S.W. Oldest house in Seattle. Build 1855. Moved in 1922."
Identifier: spl_shp_19575
Date: 1950?
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Pacific Science Center arches, ca. 1962
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle. Seattle Center. Science Center. Arches, fountains and pool. Architects: Yamasaki Minoru, and associates; Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson."
Identifier: spl_shp_21657
Date: 1962?
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Inscription on Pioneer Place totem pole, 1953
Transcribed from photograph: "Pioneer Place. Inscription on Pioneer Place totem pole."
Identifier: spl_shp_20065
Date: 1953
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Christian Science Pavilion east of Space Needle
Christian Science Pavilion of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair), sponsored by the Churches of Christ, Scientist, in Washington State. "The story of Christian Science and the founding of its church by Mary Baker Eddy nearly 100 years ago are offered in this exhibit of an established world-wide religion. The purpose of the display is to show how the rules of Christianity may be utilized today--and tomorrow--in solving all kinds of human problems. Joseph Elsom, Mgr." (Official press book: Seattle World's Fair 1962. Seattle: Century 21 Exposition, 1962, p. 39.)
Identifier: spl_wl_exp_00191
Date: 1962-05-19
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Coal Bunkers of Oregon Improvement Co., ca. 1880
Transcribed from photograph: "Waterfront. Coal bunkers of the Oregon Improvement Company. King Street. Captain John Williamson in foreground."
Identifier: spl_shp_5190
Date: 1880?
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Seattle Public Library, Central Branch Parent-Teacher's Room, 1912
Transcribed from photograph: "Public Library. 1906-1957. Central library. Parent-Teacher's room. 1912."
Identifier: spl_shp_15342
Date: 1912
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Wooden sidewalk on 6th Avenue S. near S. Jackson St., 1963
Transcribed from photograph: "Views. International District. 1963. Wooden sidewalk on 6th Avenue South, south from Jackson Street."
Identifier: spl_shp_21132
Date: 1963
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Hans and Nels Nelson at corner of Dock Pl. and Ballard Ave., 1892
Transcribed from photograph: Hans Nelson and son Nels Nelson. Hotel and restaurant on corner of Dock Place and Ballard Ave. Ballard."
Identifier: spl_shp_40027
Date: 1892
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Henry Suzzallo memorial library, ca. 1950
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Colleges & Universities. Washington (state) University. Henry Suzzallo memorial library. Exterior, detail of facade showing sculptured figures by Allan Clark: "Thought", "Inspiration," and "Mastery.""
Identifier: spl_shp_21820
Date: 1950?
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711 S. Dearborn St., 1951
Transcribed from photograph: "Houses. 711 Dearborn Street. Exterior. Wood. Three-quarter view from front and right side. Photo by Werner Lenggenhager, 1951. Victorian style."
Identifier: spl_shp_22365
Date: 1951
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