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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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mrs. Alywin regarding her request for a raise for her work at the the post office, April 7, 1927
Letter responding to Mrs. Aylwin's request for a raise to account for the increased business at the Pike Place Market post office. Goodwin replies that he cannot justify a raise without seeing further evidence of the heavier traffic that Mrs. Aylwin references.
Identifier: spl_sh_00066
Date: 1927-04-07
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman regarding unauthorized signage at his stall, November 12, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman informing him that he is not permitted to display the price of butter on his signage as it draws business away from other vendors at Pike Place Market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00094
Date: 1927-11-12
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman instructing him to stop selling certain products, November 12, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman letting him know that they have received complaints from other vendors at Pike Place Market over the fact that Gourman is now selling goods such as cranberries and nuts at his stall. Goodwin instructs Gourman to stop selling these items, stating 'As a grocery, you certainly have more lines than any other business in the market and we canot contenance your converting your place into lines that conflict with specializers, who depend entirely on these commodities for their business.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00095
Date: 1927-11-28
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Pioneer Courthouse on 700 block of SW 5th Ave. in Portland, ca. 1900
View of buildings on 700 block of SW 5th Ave. in Portland between SW Yamhill St. and SW Morrison St. The Portland Hotel is at the left, followed by the Pioneer Courthouse in the center (listed as the Post Office in the photograph) and the Goodnough Block at the right. The Oregonian Building can be seen in the background to the left of the courthouse.
Identifier: spl_ap_00057
Date: 1900?
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Notice to vacate premises issued by Arthur Goodwin, December 10, 1927
Notice to vacate premises issued to Louis J. Becker and signed by Arthur Goodwin. Becker is instructed to leave his space in Room 8 of the Economy Market by December 21, 1927.
Identifier: spl_sh_00076
Date: 1927-12-10
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Aerial photograph of Pike Place Market looking south
Aerial photograph of Pike Place Market facing south from the intersection of Western Avenue and Lenora Street. The viaduct and waterfront piers can be seen on the right side of the photo.
Identifier: spl_sh_00010
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Construction on Pike Place
Excavating for new bulkhead Pike Place, Aug 23 1939.' Photograph depicts trench built for new bulkhead along with the backs of vendor stalls in the main arcade.
Identifier: spl_sh_00014
Date: 1939-08-23
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Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin congratualting him on the success of the Tacoma Crystal Palace Public Market and describing the arrival of Charles Lindbergh in New York, June 14, 1927
Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin congratulating him on the success of the Tacoma Crystal Palace Public Market. Rowan also relays news of Charles Lindbergh's arrival in New York City, describing the excitement and celebrations. He writes 'Lindbergh arrived here yesterday (13th) the City went wild cheering, rushing mad to get a glimpse of this youngster. I saw him and his Mother, as the procession passed through Central Park. Both of them were as cool as ice while the hordes of people howeled, cheered and jostled.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00118
Date: 1927-06-14
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Clare Boulton regarding expanding her business in the Economy Public Market, June 30, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Clare Boulton, a vendor in the Economy Market, discussing the possibility of moving and expanding her business. Enclosed is a list of tenants and vacancies in the lower floor of the Economy Market listing the stall numbers and rental costs for each vendor.
Identifier: spl_sh_00072
Date: 1927-06-30
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Pike Place Market from 1st Ave. and Pike St.
Photograph depicting Pike Place Market at the intersection of First Avenue and Pike Street in front of the Public Market Center sign. Signs for Roy's Fruits and Vegetables, Stage 1 Theater and the Leland Hotel can be seen in the background.
Identifier: spl_sh_00015
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