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 P.B. Murray regarding an overdue rent payment, September 28, 1927
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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Central Seattle' booklet, July 1927
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 Cappucio & Vacca regarding stamping produce bags, August 15, 1927
In his letter, Arthur Goodwin informs the vendors that the Commissioner of Health has passed a ruling that farmers selling their goods at the market need to stamp their bags with their business name and license number. Goodwin advises them to 'have a rubber stamp made with your name and address and stamp all your bags so that the public may be able to trace any goods that you have sold in case of any complaints that may be made.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00038
Date: 1927-08-15
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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 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 Arthur Goodwin to George Kootros regarding the Municipal Market expansion, June 13, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to George Kootros advising him that William Peterson will be working with the tenants at the Municipal Market to prepare for the market expansion. Goodwin advises Kootros he can retain the present location of his fruit stall but that it may be necessary for him to move the bakery stall so a lunch counter can be added.
Identifier: spl_sh_00098
Date: 1927-06-13
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to the Gillespie Auto Laundry asking about their car wash system, July 16, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Gillespie Auto Laundry asking about the particulars of their car wash system. Goodwin expresses interest in installing such a system in the Pike Place Market auto park.
Identifier: spl_sh_00086
Date: 1927-07-16
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Note written on Crystal Palace Public Market letterhead, October 8, 1927
Note from unknown sender confirming receipt of what a appears to be a life insurance policy from Arthur Goodwin. The note is written on letterhead for the Crystal Palace Public Market in Tacoma. Members of the market management are listed in the top left corner including Arthur Goodwin, Chas. B. Hurley, Claud L. Hawley and J.C. Heitman.
Identifier: spl_sh_00113
Date: 1927-10-03
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Walter Soames regarding a dispute over private stalls at Pike Place Market, December 28, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Walter Soames, President of the Associated Farmers, discussing changes made at Pike Place Market to distinguish the private stalls in the 'GG' section from other market stalls. Goodwin also explains 'We have put into effect regulations governing the sale of local and Califonia vegetables, prohibiting the sale of California vegetables of like kind when local vegetables are offered for sale on the market, and have co-operated with the Health Department in agreeing to cancel the lease of any tenant of the 'GG' section who violates the terms of the said leases.' Goodwin also addresses complaints against Joe Desimone, noting that they cannot force Desimone to leave the market for pricing his produce competitively.
Identifier: spl_sh_00130
Date: 1927-12-28
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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 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 Arthur Goodwin to L.R. Bowen regarding his article on the St. Louis market, November 3, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to L.R. Bowen, Chief Engineer of Bridges and Buildings in St. Louis, expressing admiration for Bowen's work on the St. Louis Municipal Retail Market. Goodwin requests permission to use Bowen's article on the St. Louis Market is his book 'Markets: Public and Private, Their Establishment, Operation and Management.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00074
Date: 1927-11-04
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