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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Aerial photograph of Pike Place Market looking west
Aerial photograph of Pike Place Market facing west towards Pier 59. The viaduct and waterfront piers can be seen at the top of the photo.
Identifier: spl_sh_00009
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Earl M. Eba regarding improvements to his stall, June 13, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin encouraging Earl M. Eba, owner of Eba's Grocery and Market at Pike Place, to make improvements to his stall. Goodwin suggests Eba work with his neighbor, George Brehm, to install new flooring in the area between their businesses.
Identifier: spl_sh_00079
Date: 1927-06-13
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Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin congratulating him on the success of the Tacoma Crystal Palace Public Market and describing the markets 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 describes the current state of the public market in New York City, stating that the plans to build a similar market have been mired by politics and progress is slow.
Identifier: spl_sh_00119
Date: 1927-06-14
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to William Crowley introducing Grant Stevens, November 9, 1927
In his letter, Arthur Goodwin introduces Grant Stevens, Market Master of Pike Place Market to William Crowley. He mentions Stevens is on a leave of absence from Seattle and speaks to his skills as Market Master should Crowley have a position open in one of his markets.
Identifier: spl_sh_00039
Date: 1927-11-09
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Rafaele Boffa regarding sale of local spinach, February 26, 1927
In his letter, Goodwin notifies Boffa that it has been brought to his attention that Boffa is selling California spinach when local spinach is now readily available for sale at Pike Place Market. He asks Boffa to dispose of the spinach not grown locally and notes 'We shall be compelled to confiscate any spinach that is offered for sale at your stall next Monday.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00069
Date: 1927-02-26
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Market Rules and Regulations
Pike Place Market Rules and Regulations for tenants to abide by including certain hours of operation, management approval for signage, behavior requirements and the specific commodities that tenants are allowed to sell at their stalls. This particular form states that the tenant will be allowed to sell ""all drinks, all kinds pastry, chili, soups, salads, [and] individual meat pies.""
Identifier: spl_sh_00056
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Charles H. Heighton requesting legal advice regarding the Market Syndicate, January 22, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Charles H. Heighton, a lawyer at Heighton & Percy requesting legal advice regarding the Market Syndicate and it's co-partnership with the Cowpath Creamery.
Identifier: spl_sh_00096
Date: 1927-01-22
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Letter from G.W. Roberge to the Public Market & Department Store Co. regarding a sagging floor in the Economy Market, January 14, 1927
Letter from G.W. Roberge, the Superintendent of Buildings for the City of Seattle Department of Public Works informing the Public Market & Department Store Co. that there is a portion of flooring in the Economy Market which appears to be sagging and needs to be fixed.
Identifier: spl_sh_00047
Date: 1927-01-14
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman regarding sugar prices, June 13, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman alerting him to the fact that his selling of sugar at a discounted price during the week is negatively affecting other businesses. Goodwin advises that Gourman is only allowed to sell sugar at a discounted price on Saturdays.
Identifier: spl_sh_00084
Date: 1927-06-13
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Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin regarding the Crystal Palace Public Market in Tacoma, February 10, 1927
In his letter, Crowley congratulates Goodwin on the plans for the Crystal Palace Market in Tacoma and expresses his regret that Goodwin would not help plan a similar market in Los Angeles.
Identifier: spl_sh_00045
Date: 1927-02-10
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