Archive for December, 2008
Squire Park’s Death Row
December 10th, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Two more houses to add to death row and pour out a forty for, right next to old Providence Hospital (now part of Swedish). These don’ t even have an address on Zillow anymore. Both are pretty handsome turn-of-the-century Squire Park houses that will soon make way for the voracious appetite of the medical building market. This block and others surrounding Providence have slowly been picked away over the years. Click on the thumbnails for the photos.
The Mighty Duwamish 1922
December 9th, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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I’ve already posted one old aerial shot of Seattle, so why not go for two ? This 1922 shot is interesting — it shows the mighty Duwamish River. Look at all those farms before the more complete industrial takeover. Click to inspect.
| Aerial view of Seattle, Washington. Circa 1922. Image courtesy Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. |
Question: Old Wreck @ Ballard Beach
December 9th, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Vintage Seattle reader Steve Ducharme writes in with this question:
In this early 60′s picture when they were building the shilshole marina, at the tip of the beach is an old wreck of a ship. I remember it as a kid. When the tide was out we could walk right up to it. Do you possibly have any info or other pictures about that ship? The wreck was there for many years. Somebody must have taken the picture. Back then it was called Ballard Beach. Many Thanks.
Steve Ducharme
Via E-Mail
12/3/2008
Update 1/5/09: George Spears sent in some additional photos. See them here.
Steve Ducharme
Via E-Mail
12/3/2008
| Ballard Beach. Photo courtesy Steve Ducharme |
Past Post: Hotel Edmond Meany
December 8th, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post |
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You may recognize Hotel Edmond Meany as Hotel Deca down on NE 45th in the U District. It was opened in 1931 and named after the University of Washington professor and civic leader. Just six years later, the hotel was forced to reorganize under bankruptcy. Meany died in 1935 while preparing for a class. Click on the image for more res.
| Hotel Edmond Meany. University District, Seattle, Wash. “Just off the campus.” Every room a corner room. |
Erecting The Needle Pt. 4
December 5th, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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We’ve reached the fourth and final installment of the “Erecting The Needle” construction photo series. You may want to catch up with the concept sketches, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. As the needle construction wrapped up in late 1961, painters in small cages were applying the hues. Space Needle manager Hoge Sullivan dubbed them all: the legs Astronaut White, the core Orbital Olive, the halo Reentry Red, and the pagoda roof Galaxy Gold. Click on the thumbnails for links to the high-res photos.
Lounging @ Hearthstone Retirement
December 4th, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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This one’s for all you lovers of vintage furniture and lighting. It’s a photograph showing the lounge area of The Hearthstone retirement community on Green Lake in the mid 1960′s. The building began construction in 1964 and opened to retired residents in 1966. Here’s a link to the building today — Google doesn’t let you go in the building… yet. Click for higher-res.
| Main lounge of The Hearthstone, a gracious retirement residence on the shores of scenic Green Lake in the heart of Seattle, Washington. |
For Sale: 1910 Montlake Craftsman Pt. 2
December 3rd, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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We are pressing on with Part 2 of our look at the 1910 gem of a Montlake Craftsman for sale right now. If you missed it, be sure to catch up with Part 1′s exterior photos. As you can see from these interior photos, this home is absolutely full of beautiful woodwork and has been minimally altered over the years. The homeowners have been particularly meticulous about restoring period light fixtures, tile work, and even the original layout. Interestingly, the numbered basement doors with towel racks suggest the home was once used as a brothel, boarding house, or something similar during the 1930′s-1940′s. Big thanks to Vintage Seattle reader Doug for welcoming me into the home for a tour. And once again, if you are in the market for an amazingly restored Craftsman, hit the listing for full details.
For Sale: 1910 Montlake Craftsman Pt. 1
December 2nd, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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Vintage Seattle reader Doug kindly invited me to tour his 1910 Montlake Craftsman that is currently on the market. With camera in hand, I met him and saw some of the nicest millwork from the era. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Today I want to look at the exterior and Part 2 has been posted where we peak inside. This nearly 4,000 square feet home comes with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and nearly all of the period details still intact. Click here for the listing if you are in the market for a house in the area. Check back here tomorrow for Part 2. Big thanks to Doug for the tour and inviting me into his home. Click on the thumbnails for higher-res photos.
Capitol Hill From High 1912
December 1st, 2008 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Happy “Cyber Monday,” everyone. Last week was a bit scatter-shot, what with the Thanksgiving holiday and travel, but things should be back to normal now. Today’s photo shows a young Capitol Hill from the Volunteer Park standpipe. For an extra added bit of fun, check out the Google street view and follow that first row of houses along 15th Ave . The street view location cor resp onds to the intersection in the middle-left of the photo (15th and E Highland). As always, click for more res. Ok, I’m off to the Cyber Monday races… 100% trample free.
| Lake Washington from Capitol Hill. Photo from Standpipe in Volunteer Park. Photo by Webster & Stevens. The Argus, 1912. |
