Thanks to Jerry Cox we went back to the relatively recent past on Friday. Today we step back to the early days of our city. This photo shows First & Columbia in 1870. I’m assuming this is looking north due to the hill in the background (pre-regrade). The streets are dirt and a few trees remain. Modern day view is here. Click for the super hi-res version.

Shows 1st Ave. from Columbia Street, Seattle, 1870. Photo courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.