| Seattle By Night. Seattle, Washington’s downtown business district at night offers this beautiful view as seen from the top of the Space Needle. B4912-Color photo: Max R. Jensen. |
Archive for December, 2009
Seattle By Night
December 18th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post |
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Just a simple downtown night shot tonight from the one and only Max R. Jensen as we head into the Christmas break. Hope you and your family have a happy holiday. Click for the high res copy.
Chester Bros Grocer
December 16th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Frequent Vintage Seattle contributor Allen writes in with another fabulous Seattle related vintage photo that he purchased. This circa 1900 shot shows several grocery wagons lined up at the corner of 2nd and South Jackson. The current day street view has not changed much. You can hit Allen’s Flickr link or see below. Note that every single person (including the two young boys) in the photo is wearing a hat. Click for the high res. Thanks Allen!
| Taken at the corner of 2nd Avenue S. and South Jackson St. in Seattle, Washington in what is known as Pioneer Square. both buildings still exist. The Cadillac Hotel was heavily damaged in the 2001 earthquake but was ultimately saved. This corner is now occupied by Zeitgeist Coffee. The flags mounted on the wagons appear to be 45 star American flags. The American flag had 45 stars from 1896-1908. Back of picture reads: Chester Bros Grocer – Seattle Washington. J. R. Grants horse driven “covers” front of W.P. Fuller Paints and Glass – next to Cadillac Hotel. Photo courtesy Allen. [Flickr link] |
Alderwood Mall 197x
December 14th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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Maybe you’ve seen enough of the subject of today’s image while shopping for gifts. Opened in 1979 by developer Edward J. DeBartolo Sr, Alderwood Mall has in recent years reversed the “enclose it” trend and embraced open air shopping. Below find the 1978-79 architectural drawing from artist Ken Duffin. Ok, ok, maybe categorizing it under Historic Buildings is a bit of a stretch but it had to go somewhere. Click for the high res and good luck with your shopping.
A Window To Smith Tower
December 11th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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While we just had a view of it on Monday, I just seem to always come back to Smith Tower. A co-worker friend and I were agreeing tonight at dinner that it’s probably our favorite building in Seattle. From my West Seattle home I’m lucky enough to have a view of it from the window. Check out the Max R. Jensen Ektachrome from the late 50′s or 60′s. Click for the high res.
Alki Point Lighthouse 1959
December 9th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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Here it is, folks, the Alki Point Lighthouse. She was built in 1913, upgraded to more modern optics in the 1960′s, and still operates today. This meg+ high res shot was taken by Werner Lenggenhager in 1959. Click to up-res.
| Photo of Alki lighthouse in West Seattle with flag, water, mountains, taken by Werner Lenggenhager, 1959. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives. |
Building For The Future 1928
December 7th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Here’s a little snip from the 1928 Argus. It shows Second Ave as it was being extended south from Yesler to Jackson. The caption states that this work “cost more than the entire assessed value of all the property within the city limits fifty years ago.” That would be 1878. Click for higher res.
Nalley’s Fine Food Pavillion 1961
December 4th, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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Even the food pavillions at the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle were electrifying. Nalley’s Fine Food Pavillion went up without a sharp edge to be found. Check out the 1961 sketch from architect Paul Thiry. Does anyone have any photos of the pavillion as built? Click for the high res copy.
S. L. Savidge Inc.
December 2nd, 2009 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Here it is, folks. Max R. Jensen presents, the S. L. Savidge Chrysler / Plymouth / Dodge dealership — probably shot in the 1960′s. According to the Department of Neighborhoods this building went up in 1947-48 and served as the car dealership until the late 1970′s. What do you know — it’s still around today as a library facility. Click for higher res.
| S. L. Savidge, Inc., 9th and Lenora St., Seattle, Washington 98121 — Chrysler — Plymouth — Dodge — Dodge Trucks. Serving Seattle Since 1926. Published for Max R. Jensen, Seattle, Wash. |
