"Getting em up" at U.S.Naval Training Camp, Seattle, Washington. Webst...
Scope and content: A sailor using a megaphone to increase the loudness of a bugle to wake recruits at U.S.Naval Training Camp, Seattle, Washington in 1947 General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 455 when o... More
A group of men and a boy carrying groceries during the Seattle general...
During the Seattle General Strike in 1919, union members refused to report to their jobs. Businesses and stores were closed, and streetcars didn't run. Union members met the city's basic and emergency needs, h... More
A logger and his horse, ca 1905 (MOHAI 5928)
Horses were used widely in the logging industry because they were strong, surefooted, and intelligent. They could pull cut logs from steep slopes and dense woods. In this photo, taken sometime around 1905, a lo... More
Aboard the launch Foxy, ca 1909 (MOHAI 6112)
Boats and ships have always been important in Seattle's work and recreation. In this photo, two young men pose behind the gleaming two-cylinder gas engine of their boat, named Foxy. Subjects (LCTGM): Boat engin... More
Academic procession at the University of Washington, 1913 (MOHAI 6285)
The University of Washington's 1913 graduation exercises took place on Wednesday, June 18. The men of the senior class had wanted to do away with the traditional caps and gowns, but the women outvoted them. The... More
Actors from "The Alaskan," ca 1907 (MOHAI 6160)
Seattle's Moore Theatre opened in December 1907 with an original musical comedy, "The Alaskan." According to the program, the story was set in Nome, and the characters included two prospectors, an heiress, her ... More
Adams School students doing exercises, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 2091)
When this photo was taken, the multi-storied brick Adams School was a brand new building. An all-boy calisthenics class appears to have been held in the basement. Handwritten on sleeve: Adams School Boys. Subj... More
Adams School, 1909 (MOHAI 6182)
Adams School opened in Ballard in 1909 on property which had been recently logged. The following spring, the school celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees on the grounds. The older boys walked to nearby woods t... More
Adelphia College, Seattle, ca 1912 (MOHAI 2504)
Adelphia College was built in 1905 in the Interlaken area of north Capitol Hill. It was administered by the Swedish Baptist Church. In 1919 the campus was acquired by Seattle College (which later became Seatt... More
Ainsworth & Dunn Pike Street Wharf, Seattle, 1912 (MOHAI 1130)
Handwritten on sleeve: Pike St. dock 1912. Subjects (LCTGM): Piers & wharves--Washington (State)--Seattle; Waterfronts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships--Washington (St... More
Alaska bald eagle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 5226)
A number of photographers followed the miners to Alaska during the late 1890s and early 1900s. Some tried mining. Others set up businesses, photographing wildlife, scenery, people, and whatever else they saw ar... More
Alaska Building, ca 1907 (MOHAI 6075)
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which... More
Alaska Building, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2436)
In 1903, work began on the 14-story Alaska Building. This office building was Seattle's first skyscraper to be built with steel framing. Steel framed buildings could be taller than those in Pioneer Square which... More
Albers Bros Milling Co, Seattle, ca 1907 (MOHAI 1663)
Albers Bros. Milling Company had a large warehouse and dock at the foot of Massachusetts Street, south of downtown Seattle. Trainloads of oats and other grains came in from eastern Washington. After they reache... More
Alhambra Theatre, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 1966)
The Alhambra Theatre opened July 12, 1909 at the southwest corner of Fifth and Pine Streets. With a large number of seats (1600) it hosted vaudeville shows as well as movies. The building later became Best's ... More
Alhambra Theatre, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 2571)
The Alhambra Theatre opened on July 12, 1909 at the southwest corner of Fifth and Pine Streets. As a home for vaudeville, stock, and movies, the Alhambra stayed in business for many years, for a time renamed t... More
Alki Avenue, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 1363)
This view looks north along Railroad Avenue and shows the ferry terminal and, in the far distance, the original Seattle Yacht Club. The car line and tide-washed "road" under the trestle and alongside the lowlan... More
Alki Beach, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 2497)
Alki Beach had been a favorite campsite for the Indians and, upon installation of ferry service in 1888, it became a popular Sunday outing for Seattleites. By 1902, the beach was so popular that it became the d... More
Alki Beach, Seattle, ca 1912 (MOHAI 1645)
Alki Beach is also known as the birthplace of Seattle, as the Denny party landed there in 1851. This settlement they called "New York," adding the Chinook work "Alki" (pronounced Al-key) which meant "by and by.... More
Alki School, Seattle, ca 1915 (MOHAI 478)
Alki School stands close to where the first settlers landed in 1851 to begin the settlement that would become Seattle. This building opened in 1913 with approximately 175 students in grades 1-8. By 1918, the ... More
American Bank Building, Seattle, 1916 (MOHAI 1659)
The American Bank Building, an early skyscraper on the southeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Madison Street, was actually two buildings in one, with two entrances and two lobbies. It was demolished in the 1980s. S... More
American Hotel, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 1494)
Signs in image: Queen City Dye Works. The Antiseptic - Agency Supply Laundry Co. Ladies Tailors. [...] Habit Makers. American Hotel. Oysters. The Quaker Drug Co. Cafe [American?]. [Antlers?] Hotel. Handwritten ... More
Anacortes waterfront, ca 1916 (MOHAI 6318)
In the early part of the 20th century, Anacortes was Skagit County's main fishing port. Salmon, halibut, and cod were plentiful, and the waterfront was lined with plants which canned, dried, or salted the fish.... More
Antique fire engine, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 1409)
Handwritten on sleeve: Fire Engine of 1800s, 1905. Subjects (LCTGM): Fire engines & equipment--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fire stations--Washington (State)--Seattle
Arcade Building Annex on First Avenue, ca 1907 (MOHAI 6085)
Seattle's downtown building boom continued in the 1900s. Between 1901 and 1907, two new office and retail buildings filled the entire city block between First and Second Avenues and University and Union Streets... More
Arcade Building, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 2451)
The Arcade Building on the west side of 2nd Avenue between Union and University Streets, was altered twice. The right half was demolished for a larger Rhodes Department Store, and the facade portion of the rema... More
Arctic Building, Seattle, ca 1917 (MOHAI 206)
The Arctic Club, formed by Seattle residents who had struck it rich in the Klondike, commissioned architect A. Warren Gould to design this building to serve as their headquarters. Architectural features include... More
Arlington Hotel, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 1707)
Signs in image: Billiards. Arlington Hotel. Optimo Cigars. Atlas Liquor Co. Atlas Buffet. Seattle Adjustment and Sales Co. - Sold Direct to You - Wholesale & Retail - Sale on Manufacturers Samples - Clothing, S... More
Armory at Western Avenue and Lenora Street, ca 1909 (MOHAI 6167)
Seattle's Armory opened in April 1909. For many years the National Guard held drills and stored equipment in the Armory. It was also used for indoor track meets and other large public events. This photo shows t... More
Armour Building, Seattle, ca 1909 (MOHAI 1722)
The former Armour Meat Packing Company building is located on South Jackson Street at 3rd Avenue South across from the King Street Station. Signs in image: Packers - Supreme Hams and Bacon. Armour Building. Ha... More
Arthur Denny's cabin at Alki Point, ca 1902 (MOHAI 5914)
The twelve adults and twelve children of the Denny Party were among Seattle's first white settlers. They landed at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. David Denny had already arrived before the rest of the group a... More
Artist's concept drawing of Fourth Avenue and Westlake Avenue monorail...
As early as 1910, inventors and businessmen believed that a monorail would solve Seattle's downtown traffic problems. The Universal Elevated Railway Company tried to convince the city to build monorails on Four... More
Asian American strawberry picker, ca 1919 (MOHAI 5345)
Many Asian immigrants in the Seattle and King County area were farmers. Before World War I, Japanese farmers were already supplying most of the region's population with vegetables, small fruits, and diary produ... More
Auburn State Bank, Washington, 1913 (MOHAI 6121)
Auburn, Washington grew from 957 to 3,163 inhabitants between 1910 and 1920. It was a prosperous town, connected to the rest of the nation by three rail lines. Local residents and businesses did their banking a... More
Automobile excursion on the paved Bothell Highway, ca 1911 (MOHAI 6103...
The Bothell Highway ran north from Lake City along the northern shore of Lake Washington. It connected Seattle and nearby towns to Bothell. A drive to Bothell was a popular Sunday excursion for citydwellers. Th... More
Aviator Silas Christofferson and Seattle Mayor Hiram Gill in plane on ...
In July of 1914, aviator Silas Christofferson performed a variety of stunts as part of the city’s Potlatch celebration. Mayor Gill agreed to go for his first plane ride after learning that San Francisco’s mayor... More
Ballard Boat House on Salmon Bay, 1905 (MOHAI 5933)
The Ballard Boat House once stood at the foot of 24th Street, near Ballard's business district. People could rent boats at the boathouse to go out on Salmon Bay. This photo was taken in 1905, looking south acro... More
Ballard High School, Seattle, ca 1914 (MOHAI 36)
The first high school program in Ballard began in this building, which was known as Central School. For several years, the building housed grades 1 through 12. After Ballard was annexed into the city of Seattle... More
Ballard Library, 1911 (MOHAI 5925)
Ballard's first public library was once only a reading room on Ballard Avenue. A new, brick library building was built on Market Street with money from the community and the Carnegie Foundation. The Carnegie Fr... More
Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, 1916 (MOHAI 1071)
For years, there was no easy or cheap way to move logs, coal, and other resources directly from the east side of Lake Washington to Elliott Bay. There were many plans and several attempts to build a canal via L... More
Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 2378)
For years, there was no easy or cheap way to move logs, coal, and other resources directly from the east side of Lake Washington to Elliott Bay. There were many plans and several attempts to build a canal via L... More
Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, ca 1915 (MOHAI 1134)
Ground was broken for the Lake Washington Ship Canal locks in 1911, and the first concrete was poured for the lock chambers in 1913. The first ship traveled through the locks in 1916. This photo, taken about 19... More
Ballard neighborhood from across Salmon Bay, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 4...
Note from MOHAI records: Adams School on 28th Street NW. Handwritten on sleeve: Pan - Ballard. Subjects (LCTGM): Neighborhoods--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bays--Washington (State)--Seattle; Mills--Washington... More
Ballard neighborhood from across Salmon Bay, Seattle, ca 1922 (MOHAI 2...
Handwritten on sleeve: Ballard panorama. Subjects (LCTGM): Neighborhoods--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bays--Washington (State)--Seattle
Barber shop at the US Naval Training Station, University of Washington...
In 1917, a committee from the University of Washington offered campus facilities to the United States Navy, which decided to build a temporary Naval Training Station on campus grounds along Portage Bay on Lake ... More
Barge being built at Anderson Shipyard, Houghton, ca 1921 (MOHAI 1486)
In 1907, Captain John Anderson joined with the owners of the Bartsch & Tompkins shipyard at Houghton, Washington to found Anderson Shipbuilding Corporation. With the outbreak of World War I in Europe in 1914 an... More
Bartell Drugstore No 8, ca 1921 (MOHAI 5872)
George H. Bartell started his first drugstore on Jackson Street in 1890, shortly after Seattle's great fire. By the end of 1921, he had a chain of eight drugstores in various parts of the city. This photo, prob... More
Baseball fans entering Dugdale ballpark, Seattle, 1921 (MOHAI 2223)
Signs in image: Seattle Base Ball Club. Bleacher 50 Cent Tickets Here. Grand Stand Ticket 75 Cents. Handwritten on sleeve: Base Ball opening Crowd Entering. Subjects (LCTGM): Sports spectators--Washington (Sta... More
Baseball game at Woodland Park, Seattle, ca 1910 (MOHAI 2023)
Around 1910, Seattle's Woodland Park had three ballfields, tennis courts, a wading pool, a picnic grove, a "concert" grove, and a variety of playground equipment. This photo shows people sitting on benches arou... More
Basketball players at the University of Washington, 1918 (MOHAI 5975)
The University of Washington basketball team played a 500 season in 1918. The team won five games and lost five games. In this photo, three University of Washington basketball players shoot baskets in a gym. Su... More
Bathers at West Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 5923)
Seattleites looking for a place to swim could also go to West Seattle. In this 1911 photo, women and girls wade in the shallow water on a calm summer day, while others watch from the pier. Some of the girls are... More
Bayonet drill, University of Washington, 1918 (MOHAI 5505)
When the United States entered World War I in 1918, many students, faculty, and staff members left the University of Washington to serve in the military. The university expanded its military science programs, a... More
Bayview Brewery, ca 1915 (MOHAI 5434)
The Seattle Brewing & Malting Company was founded in 1878 and built its large new Bayview Brewery in 1890. Several years later, the company merged with a firm that eventually became today's Rainier Brewing Comp... More
Beach view to the east from Alki Natatorium, ca 1905 (MOHAI 5979)
In 1905, the Alki Point Transportation Company opened the Alki Natatorium in West Seattle. Visitors could swim in the heated waters of the 130-foot long swimming pool or go to Saturday night dances in the adjac... More
Bear cage at the Woodland Park Zoo, ca 1910 (MOHAI 6257)
In 1899, Seattle bought Woodland Park and its small zoo from the Phinney family. Most of the animals were kept in cages with bars and concrete floors. Visitors could go right up to the cages and feed the animal... More
Beaux Arts sculpture class, 1911 (MOHAI 5945)
In 1908, Seattle's Western Academy of the Beaux Arts bought land south of Bellevue. Members wanted to build a community where artists and craftspeople could live, work, and play together. They called their new ... More
Bethlehem Steel Company, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 9929)
New York City-born William Pigott (1860-1929) founded two of Seattle's major industrial enterprises, Seattle Steel Company and Seattle Car Manufacturing Company (later Pacific Car and Foundry Company, or PACCAR... More
Bigelow Building, Seattle, 1905 (MOHAI 1220)
Signs in image: Erected by the Bigelow Inv. Co. 1903. Chapman Bros. & Co. - School Furniture and Supplies. The Seattle Engraving Company - Engravers, Electrotypers. J.W. Fales & Co. - Stationery & Paper. Handwr... More
Boats at Galbraith Dock, Seattle, ca 1908 (MOHAI 1317)
Shortly after the 1889 fire, James Galbraith and Cecil Bacon established a wholesale business dealing in grain, hay, and construction materials at the foot of Washington Street. By 1900, they had moved to Pier... More
Boeing "Model C" float plane docked on Lake Union, Seattle, 1919 (MOHA...
Aviation pioneer William Edward "Bill" Boeing (1881-1956) was born in Detroit to German immigrants. He came to Seattle in 1908, where, during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909, he saw a manned flying ... More
Bolcom Canal Lumber Company, Seattle, ca 1919 (MOHAI 1449)
Lumber mills lined both sides of the Lake Washington Ship Canal near Ballard. Rafts of logs were floated to the mills, where they were cut into lumber. In this photo, taken in about 1919, log rafts float near t... More
Bon Marche children's room, ca 1914 (MOHAI 6263)
For many years, Seattle's Bon Marche department store had children's activities at Christmastime. In this photo, a group of young children sits in a circle listening to a woman. At the right of the photograph,... More
Bon Marche delivery wagon, Seattle, 1911 (MOHAI 9)
In 1890, German immigrant Edward Nordhoff and his wife Josephine invested their life savings of $1,200 to start The Bon Marche at First Avenue and Cedar Street. He modeled his new department store after one he ... More
Bon Marche Santa Claus, 1918 (MOHAI 5446)
At Christmastime, many Seattle children visited The Bon Marche and other department stores to spend time with Santa Claus. In this 1918 photo, two boys and a girl pose with Santa at The Bon Marche. They are sur... More
Bon Marche, Seattle, ca 1911 (MOHAI 154)
In 1890, German immigrant Edward Nordhoff and his wife Josephine invested their life savings of $1,200 to start The Bon Marche at First Avenue and Cedar Street. He modeled his new department store after one he ... More
Bon Marché 24th anniversary cake display, 1914 (MOHAI 4413)
Flower decorations and five putti dolls with outstretched arms surround 24 birthday cakes, each with an increasing number of candles. Behind the cakes is a sign advertising 24th anniversary sales. Sign in imag... More
Booth Building, Seattle, ca 1920 (MOHAI 1124)
The Booth Building stood on the southeast corner of Pine and Broadway Streets. It was built by Drs. William G. and John R. Booth around 1907. At the time this photo was taken, it housed the Cornish School of M... More
Boy on post in front of house in Madrona neighborhood, Seattle, ca 192...
Tthis house typifies the so-called decorated box style of home that was very popular in Seattle neighborhoods during the first decade of the twentieth century. Handwritten on sleeve: [McSternus] [Pe.] Ext. Subj... More
Boy picking berries in Salmon Bay Park, Seattle, ca 1910 (MOHAI 2255)
In the 1890s, residents of the young community of Ballard began clearing brush and trees from a tract of land surrounded by streets named "Sloop"""Canoe" and "Brig" to create the first dedicated park in the are... More
Boy Scouts installing birdhouse, Seattle, ca 1923 (MOHAI 2749)
Handwritten on sleeve: Bird Houses Kids. Subjects (LCTGM): Children--Washington (State)--Seattle; Birdhouses--Washington (State)--Seattle; Boy Scouts of America
Boys and their bicycles, ca 1921 (MOHAI 5843)
Chain-driven bicycles were invented in the 1870s and had become very popular by the 1920s, even on Seattle's steep hills. In this photo, taken about 1921, a group of Seattle boys pose with their bikes after win... More
Boys playing baseball on Queen Anne High School playfield, Seattle, ca...
Handwritten on sleeve: Queen Anne H.S. Playfield & Baseball. Subjects (LCTGM): Baseball players--Washington (State)--Seattle; Sports--Washington (State)--Seattle; Students--Washington (State)--Seattle; Athletic... More
Boys playing baseball, ca 1910 (MOHAI 6163)
Baseball was a popular sport for Seattle boys. Some played in clubs at their elementary schools, and many enjoyed pickup games at local ballfields and vacant lots. This photo shows several young boys playing ba... More
Boys waiting outside Washington Mutual Savings Bank for Boy Scout part...
Sign in image: Boy Scout Party 1 p.m. - All Scouts Invited. Handwritten on sleeve: Washington Mutual Savings Bank. Subjects (LCTGM): Children--Washington (State)--Seattle; Banks--Washington (State)--Seattle; B... More
Bridge over Lake Washington Boulevard, Seattle, ca 1914 (MOHAI 2283)
Located in the Washington Park Arboretum, this historic footbridge was once an aquaduct. Handwritten on sleeve: Interlaken Blvd. Subjects (LCTGM): Roads--Washington (State)--Seattle; Bridges--Washington (State)--Seattle
Brighton Beach School, ca 1910 (MOHAI 6111)
Seattle's Brighton and Brighton Beach district is located near Lake Washington, south of Columbia City and the Mount Baker neighborhood. The area's first school, built around 1880, had only one room. By 1903, s... More
Broadway Building at Broadway and Madison Street, 1905 (MOHAI 6079)
By 1905, Seattle businessmen had built many large buildings in the downtown area. Larger commercial buildings were being built in outlying neighborhoods too. This photo shows the Broadway Building, at the corne... More
Broadway High School, 1915 (MOHAI 5148)
When Broadway High School was built in 1902, Seattle some residents complained that it was too large and a waste of public money. By 1904 the school had 1,700 students, and the building was already crowded. Bro... More
Budlong's boathouse, ca 1886 (MOHAI 5828)
Webster & Stevens made copies of the work of a number of earlier Seattle photographers. Some, like this one, show what Seattle looked like a few years before the great fire of 1889. This photo, taken around 188... More
Building a ship at the National Shipbuilding Company, ca 1918 (MOHAI 5...
Seattle had a boom in wood and steel shipbuilding during World War I, and employment was high. The city directory listed six shipbuilding companies in 1912, 24 in 1917, and 46 in 1918. This photo, taken around ... More
Building the locks at Ballard, ca 1915 (MOHAI 6211)
Ground was broken for the Lake Washington Ship Canal locks in 1911, and the first concrete was poured for the lock chambers in 1913. This photo, taken between 1913 and 1916, shows the construction of the thick ... More
Bull on dock near ship, probably in Seattle, ca 1919 (MOHAI 1639)
A small evaporated milk company which opened in Kent in 1899 grew to become the nationally known Carnation Company. Canned milk had a small market at first, but was soon accepted by hungry babies and gold-rush ... More
Bunkers and wharves at the Pacific Coast Coal Company, 1911 (MOHAI 596...
Railroad cars carried coal from the mines east of Lake Washington to the Seattle waterfront. The coal was offloaded and stored in bunkers. Then it was loaded onto ships bound for ports in Alaska or California. ... More
Burke Building, Seattle, ca 1905 (MOHAI 2688)
One of the most prominent architects to emerge during the post-1889 fire period in Seattle was Elmer H. Fisher, who designed the Burke building at 2nd and Marion St. It stood as one of the most impressive exam... More
Burke Farrar Boulevard, ca 1919 (MOHAI 5494)
As more people bought cars, Burke & Farrar and other Seattle-area real estate developers built roads between the growing towns east of Lake Washington. This photo, taken northeast of the lake in about 1919, is ... More
Burnside Town of $2.00 Hats, Seattle, ca 1915 (MOHAI 2394)
Signs in image: Burnside "Town of $2.00 Hats" - Factory and Stores - Builds $2 Hats - Hats Made to Order - Hats Cleaned, Blocked, Dyed - 4th and Union, 3rd and James - The Key to Our Success - Always $2.00. [Bo... More
Buses at West Seattle ferry dock, ca 1920 (MOHAI 5208)
Before 1900, people who lived in West Seattle traveled to Seattle by steamer or ferry. The first ferry on the West Seattle run across Elliott Bay was the "City of Seattle," which made the run in about eight min... More
Butterworth Mortuary, Seattle, ca 1923 (MOHAI 1728)
E.R. Butterworth & Sons Mortuary was founded by Edgar Butterworth in 1893 and moved to this location at 300 East Pine at Melrose in about 1923. The business was carried on by five generations of the Butterwort... More
Buying lettuce at the Pike Place Market, January 1924 (MOHAI 5525)
Even in January, Seattle shoppers could choose from neatly-piled lettuce, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and other fresh vegetables at the Pike Place Market. The price signs looks like the ones still in use today,... More
Cable car at 2nd Ave and Cherry St, Seattle, 1908 (MOHAI 9679)
In this image taken at Cherry Street facing north on Second Avenue, a woman boards a cable car in the center of a bustling street. Signs in image: Traveler 5c Cigars; Granam & Moore Jewelers; Plymouth Shoe Co.... More
Cable car line on James Street, 1905 (MOHAI 5926)
Some of Seattle's steep streets had cable car lines. Cable cars move by gripping a long wire cable that runs under the street. This photo was taken on James Street in 1905, looking downhill towards Pioneer Squa... More
Cadets peeling potatoes at the Naval Training Station, Seattle, circa ...
During World War I a temporary Naval Training Station was set up on the University of Washington campus, near where the university's health sciences center is now located. The training camp was active from 1917... More
Camp Fire Girls in office, ca 1919 (MOHAI 5348)
The Camp Fire Girls organization was founded in the eastern United States and spread to the Seattle area in 1919. Camp Fire Girls' activities had Native American themes. Each member had an Indian name and made ... More
Campbell Shingle Mill, Seattle, ca 1924 (MOHAI 3727)
Handwritten on sleeve: N. Campbell Shingle Mill. Subjects (LCTGM): Mills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lumber industry--Washington (State)--Seattle; Lakes & ponds--Washington (State)--Seattle
Campers at Mount Rainier National Park, 1922 (MOHAI 6327)
Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park could rent tents at Longmire Springs, Paradise, and other areas. In this photo, taken in the park at tents 21 and 22, a man chops firewood while three women prepare a mea... More
Campers in Woodland Park, between 1918 and 1920 (MOHAI 5204)
As cars got less expensive and people had more free time, many people started to take car camping vacations. They camped in farmyards, by the roadside, or in city parks. Cities and towns soon started building o... More
Camping at San Juans, ca 1906 (MOHAI 6349)
For many years the San Juan Islands have been a favorite place for camping. This photo, taken in the San Juans, shows a large group of campers relaxing in the grass outside a tent by the shore. One woman uses a... More
Canal opening, Fremont Bridge, July 4, 1917 (MOHAI 5174)
The Lake Washington Ship Canal opened for business on July 4, 1917. The Seattle Times reported that roads, cars, and streetcars heading for the canal were jammed with people wanting to join in the celebration. ... More
Canal opening, Montlake, July 4, 1917 (MOHAI 5173)
The Lake Washington Ship Canal opened for business on July 4, 1917, after six years of construction. The opening was the high point of Seattle's Fourth of July celebration. In this photo, spectators crowd the b... More
Candy makers at Augustine & Kyer, 1913 (MOHAI 6247)
Augustine & Kyer was a wholesale and retail grocery firm with stores in downtown Seattle and in the Queen Anne and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Among other things, the company sold hand-dipped chocolates. In thi... More