• Letter to Mrs. Tanable regarding her high light bill, December 11, 1928

    Letter to Mrs. Tanable regarding her high light bill, December 11, 1928

    Taylor, Walter R.

    Letter informing Mrs. Tanabe, a flower farmer, that her electricity usage is much higher than other vendors and the cost will have to be added to her rent if she continues to use such a disproportionately large amount.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00059

    Date: 1928-12-11

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  • Township Plats of King County, Washington Territory - Page 09, Township 25N, Range 3E

    Township Plats of King County, Washington Territory - Page 09, Township 25N, Range 3E

    Oliver P. Anderson & Co.

    This atlas shows early land ownership for King County, Washington, providing names and property boundaries of original purchasers, grantees, claimants, etc. <br></br>The area soon to be developed as the Lake Washington Ship Canal is identified on the map as Shilshole Bay.

    Identifier: spl_map_218451_P09_T25N_R3E

    Date: 1889

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  • Central Seattle' booklet, July 1927

    Central Seattle' booklet, July 1927

    Associated Central Business Properties

    July issue of 'Central Seattle,' a monthly publication containing information on local businesses, property changes and development in central Seattle.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00022

    Date: 1927-07-01

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  • Letter from Arthur Goodwin to P.B. Murray regarding an overdue rent payment, September 28, 1927

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to P.B. Murray regarding an overdue rent payment, September 28, 1927

    Goodwin, Arthur

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to P.B. Murray of Murray Meat Market, stating that it has come to his attention that Murray believes he does not have to pay rent for the month of September. Goodwin states that Murray's rent is in fact due but they are allowing a 75 dollar discount for the month to account for the market stalls currently undergoing changes.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00109

    Date: 1927-09-26

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  • 'High Noon for the Pike Place Market' article from The Seattle Sound News

    'High Noon for the Pike Place Market' article from The Seattle Sound News

    Olsen, James

    Article outlining the reasons to support the preservation of Pike Place Market including a description of the various supporters and opponents of the Save the Market Initiative.

    Identifier: spl_ps_014

    Date: 1971-10

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  • Letter from H.E. Carlson to Arthur Goodwin regarding improvements to the space near the Central Printing Company, November 26, 1927

    Letter from H.E. Carlson to Arthur Goodwin regarding improvements to the space near the Central Printing Company, November 26, 1927

    Carlson, H.E.

    Letter from H.E. Carlson to Arthur Goodwin describing the deteriorating surroundings around the Central Printing Company and asking for a reduction in rent so that they are able to stay in business.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00134

    Date: 1927-11-26

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  • Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin inquiring about public markets, April 29, 1927

    Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin inquiring about public markets, April 29, 1927

    Crowley, William

    Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin asking after the progress of his book on public markets. Crowley also asks Goodwin about the average salary paid to vendors in public markets and inquires if he is aware of Japanese farmers who would be interested in selling their goods at markets in California.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00043

    Date: 1927-04-29

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  • Letter from I.A. Caraco to Mr. Jack Shelton regarding his recent visit to Seattle,

    Letter from I.A. Caraco to Mr. Jack Shelton regarding his recent visit to Seattle,

    Caraco, I.A.

    Letter briefly discussing Jack Shelton's recent trip to Seattle written on letterhead for Pike Place Public Markets Incorporated. The letterhead lists the company officials and address information.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00061

    Date: 1935-10-29

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  • Letter from Arthur Goodwin to John Clifford regarding an empty market stall and the Bonnie Brae Ball Room, July 18, 1927

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to John Clifford regarding an empty market stall and the Bonnie Brae Ball Room, July 18, 1927

    Goodwin, Arthur

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin instructing John Clifford, the assistant manager of Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. regarding the rent for an empty stall next to Murray's Meat Market. He also asks Clifford to check on the structural integrity of the Bonnie Brae Ball Room. He explains 'some of the modern dances put a special strain upon the building as a large majority of the dancers jump from three to six inches in the air, all landing at the same time. This is what wrecked a building in Boston and is worth taking into consideration.'

    Identifier: spl_sh_00037

    Date: 1927-07-18

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  • Letter from Pacific Northwest Theatres, Inc. to Arthur Goodwin regarding the United Artists Theatre in Pike Place Market, February 26, 1927

    Letter from Pacific Northwest Theatres, Inc. to Arthur Goodwin regarding the United Artists Theatre in Pike Place Market, February 26, 1927

    Pacific Northwest Theatres, Inc.

    Letter from Pacific Northwest Theatres, Inc. asking permission from Arthur Goodin to install a lighted sign for the United Artists Theatre (formerly known as the Liberty Theater) at Pike Place Market. The letter states that the sign will not only help the United Artists Theatre but other businesses as well because 'the sign will light up what is at the present time a rather desolate spot.'

    Identifier: spl_sh_00115

    Date: 1927-02-26

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