• Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Rafaele Boffa regarding sale of local spinach, February 26, 1927

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Rafaele Boffa regarding sale of local spinach, February 26, 1927

    Goodwin, Arthur

    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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  • Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman regarding sugar prices, June 13, 1927

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to D.Z. Gourman regarding sugar prices, June 13, 1927

    Goodwin, Arthur

    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 A.H. Albertson regarding funds donated to prevent African Americans from buying property, November 7, 1927

    Letter from A.H. Albertson regarding funds donated to prevent African Americans from buying property, November 7, 1927

    Albertson, A.H.

    Letter regarding funds collected from property owners near 34th Avenue to prevent the property at 507 34th Avenue from being bought by African Americans. The recipient of the letter is unknown.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00068

    Date: 1927-11-07

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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

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Walter Soames regarding a dispute over the placement of Pike Place Market stalls, November 11, 1927

    Goodwin, Arthur

    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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  • Agreement between the City of Seattle and Pike Place Public Markets, Inc., November 1927

    Agreement between the City of Seattle and Pike Place Public Markets, Inc., November 1927

    City of Seattle; Goodwin, Arthur

    Agreement allowing the City of Seattle to use certain spaces within the Market owned by Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. for the construction of public sidewalks. In addition it allows Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. to use certain stalls within the Municipal Market Building which are owned by the City.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00034

    Date: 1927-11

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  • Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin providing him with contact details for those in charge of the New York Central market, November 16, 1927

    Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin providing him with contact details for those in charge of the New York Central market, November 16, 1927

    Rowan, John J.

    Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin providing him with contact details of the men in charge of the New York Central market currently underway in case Goodwin is interested in contacting them to advise on the process.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00121

    Date: 1927-11-16

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  • John Clifford contract for employment with Pike Place Public Markets, Inc., January 1927

    John Clifford contract for employment with Pike Place Public Markets, Inc., January 1927

    Pike Place Public Markets, Inc.

    The contract presents the terms of John Clifford's employment as the Assistant Manager for Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. The contract stipulates that Clifford will work for the company for a period of ten years with a salary of $275 per month with additional stock benefits.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00030

    Date: 1927-01

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  • Letter from Arthur Goodwin to William Crowley introducing Grant Stevens, November 9, 1927

    Letter from Arthur Goodwin to William Crowley introducing Grant Stevens, November 9, 1927

    Goodwin, Arthur

    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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  • Market Radio Broadcast transcript

    Market Radio Broadcast transcript

    Market Radio Broadcasting Station

    Broadcast transcript for K.Z.C., the Market Radio Broadcasting Station. The transcript includes advertisements for shops such as the Specialty Shop, the Silverdale Poultry Stall, the Eckart Cigar Company, and the All American Fruit Stall.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00026

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  • Clipping on construction of new Bon Marche building, 1927

    Clipping on construction of new Bon Marche building, 1927

    Seattle Post Intelligencer clipping discussing the start of construction on the new Bon Marché building.

    Identifier: spl_sh_00024

    Date: 1927-08-07

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