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 George C. Mason regarding Portland public market plans, October 28, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to George C. Mason responding to his request for input on proposed building plans for the Portland public market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00111
Date: 1927-10-28
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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 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 I.A. Caraco to Mr. Jack Shelton regarding his recent visit to Seattle,
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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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 Walter Soames regarding a dispute over the placement of Pike Place Market stalls, November 11, 1927
Arthur Goodwin letter to Walter Soames, President of the Associated Farmers regarding a dispute with the Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. over the placement of farmers' stalls in Pike Place Market. Goodwin offers several compromises to avoid having to move farmers off the sidewalk area such as creating display signs for vegetables not grown locally and installing glass partitions for private stalls in the 'GG' section.
Identifier: spl_sh_00129
Date: 1927-11-11
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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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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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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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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 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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