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 Frank Stier Goodwin offering payment for his article on foreign markets, September 23, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Frank Stier Goodwin enclosing payment for the copy of his article on foreign markets. Arthur Goodwin also wishes Frank a happy birthday and asks if he was one of the reporters present at the Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney fight.
Identifier: spl_sh_00092
Date: 1927-09-23
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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. 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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Pike Place Market postcard depicting interior of the Arcade
Postcard showing customers and vendors at the produce stands within the Market Arcade. Signs for Pike Place Poultry and Burger Bar can be seen in the background. The back of the postcard has a brief history of the market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00029
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Carl F. Kruse regarding his lack of advertising support for Pike Place Market, November 9, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Carl F. Kruse admonishing him for not advertising in the newspaper for the anniversary of Pike Place Market. Goodwin reminds Kruse that the terms of his lease require that he advertises to the amount of ten percent of his rent. He states 'We notice that you are advertising liberally your other locations, and I want to say quite frankly that we are not at all pleased with your attitude toward the Pike Place Market.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00099
Date: 1927-11-09
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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 Arthur Goodwin to Mrs. Alywin offering her a raise for her position at the post office, May 3, 1927
Letter thanking Mrs. Aylwin for her explanation of the increased traffic at the Pike Place Market post office and offering her a salary of $20.00 to account for the heavier workload.
Identifier: spl_sh_00065
Date: 1927-05-03
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Envelope with notes and sketches of Pike Place Market plants, 1924
Envelope addressed to Frank Goodwin with notes on the back regarding the care of plants at the Market. Includes hand drawn sketches of planters and other greenery.
Identifier: spl_sh_00025
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Thank you note from Mrs. Otto A. Case to Frank or Arthur Goodwin, December 29, 1926
Note from Harriett Case thanking Frank or Arthur Goodwin for sending a basket of fruit. Harriett Case was the wife of Otto A. Case, a Seattle City Council Member who went on to become the Washington State Treasurer.
Identifier: spl_sh_00032
Date: 1926-12-29
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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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Map of downtown Seattle and Pike Place Market
Map showing 'the leading business houses and buildings adjacent to the Seattle Public Market District.' Along with the Pike Place Market buildings, business such as Frederick and Nelson, the Bon Marche, the Coliseum Theatre are also listed.
Identifier: spl_sh_00023
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