Suzanne Hittman Collection of the Pike Place Market
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Explore the early history of the Pike Place Market through letters, receipts, plans, rental agreements and other documents related to the market’s business.
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Two unknown men, ca. 1865
Tintype portrait of two unidentified men.
Identifier: spl_lj_038
Date: 1865?
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Carlson regarding improvements to the space near the Central Printing Company, November 28, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Carlson responding to his concerns over the unfavorable surroundings for his Central Printing Company on Western Avenue. Goodwin notes that they are working on making improvements to the alley outside the business and offers a reduction in rent.
Identifier: spl_sh_00133
Date: 1927-11-28
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to William T. Campbell regarding market disputes, November 12, 1927
In his letter, Goodwin describes disputes at Pike Place Market, among them: the sale of vegetables in the Pike Place Arcade and a group of farmers who want to force Joe Desimone out of the market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00040
Date: 1927-11-12
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Letter from George C. Mason to Arthur Goodwin regarding Portland public market plans, October 27, 1927
Letter from George C. Mason, an engineer, to Arthur Goodwin asking for his input on proposed building plans for the Portland public market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00110
Date: 1927-10-27
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Briggs regarding insurance for sprinkler flooding, December 9, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Briggs discussing a recent incident where parts of the market building were flooded due to sprinklers going off in the Leland Hotel. Goodwin asks if their insurance covers the damage caused by the sprinklers.
Identifier: spl_sh_00075
Date: 1927-12-09
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Pike Place Market produce stall, ca. 1925
Pike Place Market stall stocked with produce for sale.
Identifier: spl_sh_00003
Date: 1925?
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.V. Whitehouse regarding his space in the Municipal Market, August 10, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.V. Whitehouse with details of the rental agreement for his Whitehouse Plating Company in the Municipal Market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00132
Date: 1927-08-10
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mr. Stier regarding Pike Place Public Market finances for their expansion, June 24, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mr. Stier regarding payments to Mrs. Pound and William P. Harper and Son for the upcoming expansion of Pike Place Market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00126
Date: 1928-06-24
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Pike Place Market postcard looking north on Pike Plaza, ca. 1915
Postcard with black and white photograph of Pike Place Market looking north along Pike Plaza which is lined with cars. The Leland Hotel can be seen on the left and signs for the Sanitary Public Market appear on the right.
Identifier: spl_sh_00027
Date: 1915?
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Letter from Robert L. Laing to Arthur Goodwin informing him of City ordinance violations at Pike Place Market, August 18, 1927
Letter from Robert L. Laing, City of Seattle Fire Marshall, informing Arthur Goodwin that there are several violations of City ordinances in the Pike Place Market buildings. Attached to the letter is a list of the violations including fire escapes and flou chutes that do not conform to city requirements and rotten timbers in the Athenian Bakery.
Identifier: spl_sh_00101
Date: 1927-08-16
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