Exterior of the Red Mill Tavern and surrounding business area, 1985. Photographed by Michael Shellenbarger. Photo courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, Architecture of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.
Archive for October, 2010
Red Mill Tavern 1985
October 29th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Well, this was a fun one to figure out. I didn’t recognize the buildings in the foreground but some background buildings gave it away. This 1985 Red Mill Tavern shot from Michael Shellenbarger seems to show 2nd Ave between Union and University, facing south. Click here for the modern day shot.
Exterior of the Red Mill Tavern and surrounding business area, 1985. Photographed by Michael Shellenbarger. Photo courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, Architecture of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.
Exterior of the Red Mill Tavern and surrounding business area, 1985. Photographed by Michael Shellenbarger. Photo courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, Architecture of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.
Jensen’s U.W. Aerial
October 25th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 4 Comments »
I don’t know of a better way to start the week than tak ing in a Max R. Jensen photograph. This time around he went upward for the aerial shot of University of Washington, I-5, Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, and Cascades. Click on the thumbnail for the full-res krinkle cut.
This aerial view to the east of Seattle shows the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge spanning Lake Washington. The Cascade Mountain Range forms the background while the University of Washington campus can be seen at the front. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
This aerial view to the east of Seattle shows the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge spanning Lake Washington. The Cascade Mountain Range forms the background while the University of Washington campus can be seen at the front. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Passing Luna Park 1910
October 21st, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 7 Comments »
Below find a circa 1910 photograph of a ferry boat passing Luna Park on its way to Alki Point, a trip that cost just 10 cents at the time. I don’t find tons of great shots of Luna Park and this one is fairly clear. Also love the trio tied to the buoy. Click for the high res.
A ferry boat with passengers passing in front of Luna Park at West Seattle, circa 1910. In the foreground is a small dingy with three aboard tied to a floating buoy. Photographer unknown. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
A ferry boat with passengers passing in front of Luna Park at West Seattle, circa 1910. In the foreground is a small dingy with three aboard tied to a floating buoy. Photographer unknown. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Support Pike Place Market
October 18th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 15 Comments »
I know this might be a little too hardcore for some, but check out this 1974 photo showing the back of the “Public Market Center” sign at Pike Place Market. Look at that column! What’s it doing there ? When’s it from ? Where’ d it go ? So many questions! It’s a little hard to tell from the modern view. Yet I think this Seattle Daily Photo may show it. Click for high res and join us in the discussion comments. Aha! Andy pointed out in the comments that Allen’s 1910 shot shows it as some kind of light pole. Nice catch.
Photograph showing the back of the “Public Market Center” sign by Marion Dean Ross, May 5, 1974. Image courtesy Visual Resources Collection, Architecture & Allied Arts Library, University of Oregon Libraries.
Photograph showing the back of the “Public Market Center” sign by Marion Dean Ross, May 5, 1974. Image courtesy Visual Resources Collection, Architecture & Allied Arts Library, University of Oregon Libraries.
Jensen’s Nightlife
October 14th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 15 Comments »
What would a week be without some Max R. Jensen photography? Let’s get to it with this Jensen night shot which looks like it was probably taken in the late 1950′s. One of the “best lighted cities in the United States” — I did not know that. Click for the high res goodness.
A section of metropolitan Seattle at night. One of the best lighted cities in the United States. Ektachrome by Max R. Jensen.
A section of metropolitan Seattle at night. One of the best lighted cities in the United States. Ektachrome by Max R. Jensen.
75 Years Of Spud Pt. 2
October 11th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 3 Comments »
Last week Annie Arnold was kind enough to send in photos and information about Spud’s 75th Anniversary. I asked her if she had any further photos and she promptly sent these over. I particularly like the exterior shot from 1945 — what a fantastic, clean design. Love the lettering on the building, too. I asked Annie about the building since I didn’t really recongize it and she said that it has gone through three iterations through the years and unfortunately none of the original garage is still in place. Click for higher res.
Alki Spud, 1945. Photo courtesy Annie Arnold.
Alki Spud interior, late 1940′s. Photo courtesy Annie Arnold.
Alki Spud interior. Photo courtesy Annie Arnold.
Alki Spud, 1945. Photo courtesy Annie Arnold.
Alki Spud interior, late 1940′s. Photo courtesy Annie Arnold.
Alki Spud interior. Photo courtesy Annie Arnold.
Past Post: Home Of The Huskies Pt. 2
October 7th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post | 12 Comments »
We have some family guests in town visiting University of Washington on a campus tour — so Saturday this is where we’ll be. Husky Stadium for the game against Arizona State! Here’s an aerial shot from the Max R. Jensen archives. Who can date it? Click for higher res.
University of Washington Stadium — Home of the Huskies. The Stadium of the University of Washington in Seattle, home of the Huskies, with its matchless cantilever deck, has a seating capacity of 55,000. Its location on the shore of Lake Washington makes it unique insofar as it can be reached by plane or boat as well as by conventional transportation. In the back: part of the beautiful university campus, on the right the Hed Edmundson Pavilion, indoor-sports arena for the university. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
University of Washington Stadium — Home of the Huskies. The Stadium of the University of Washington in Seattle, home of the Huskies, with its matchless cantilever deck, has a seating capacity of 55,000. Its location on the shore of Lake Washington makes it unique insofar as it can be reached by plane or boat as well as by conventional transportation. In the back: part of the beautiful university campus, on the right the Hed Edmundson Pavilion, indoor-sports arena for the university. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
75 Years Of Spud
October 4th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 6 Comments »
You’ve probably seen Spud whie cruising around Alki, perhaps in search of the city’s tastiest fish and chips. Annie Arnold was digging up memories for the fast food joint’s 75th anniversary and sent me an e-mail and some photos. She writes:
Spud photos courtesy Annie Arnold.
Spud photos courtesy Annie Arnold.
As someone who appreciates the rich history of Seatte and a West Seattle resident, I thought you might appreciate some photos I just gathered to help with the 75th anniversary celebration.
I’ve been digging around in West Seattle to find folks who recall the restaurant’s earliest years. Spud began as a garage-like building on the beach in 1935 and is Seattle’s oldest fast food restaurant (and among the nation’s oldest remaining seafood shops).
Glenn Brewer and his wife Ginger live in West Seattle, just blocks from the restaurant and his childhood home. His mother, Evelyn, was one of the first employees at the Spud in 1938 and took over the business while the founders, Jack and Frank Alger, went off to war. He’s full of great stories about how Spud became a favorite of all the war-time soldiers who referred to his mother as “mom.”
I’ve also spent some time chatting with the current manager at Spud, Carol Kelly, who’s stayed 38 years. Their stories of the community’s dedication to this little fish and chips shop through the years are really great and I think a lot of local folks would love to know more about the restaurant’s humble beginnings when fish and chips cost just 10 cents and patrons layed their sails out to dry in the lot next door.
I’ve attached a few of Glenn’s photos and some interesting facts about the restaurant. Let me know if you’d be interested in chatting with any of them to do a post on this. I’m happy to help however I can. I’ve got gobs of old photos.
There was a celebration at the restaurant Wednesday, Sept. 15, to mark the anniversary.
Best,
Annie Arnold
I’ve been digging around in West Seattle to find folks who recall the restaurant’s earliest years. Spud began as a garage-like building on the beach in 1935 and is Seattle’s oldest fast food restaurant (and among the nation’s oldest remaining seafood shops).
Glenn Brewer and his wife Ginger live in West Seattle, just blocks from the restaurant and his childhood home. His mother, Evelyn, was one of the first employees at the Spud in 1938 and took over the business while the founders, Jack and Frank Alger, went off to war. He’s full of great stories about how Spud became a favorite of all the war-time soldiers who referred to his mother as “mom.”
I’ve also spent some time chatting with the current manager at Spud, Carol Kelly, who’s stayed 38 years. Their stories of the community’s dedication to this little fish and chips shop through the years are really great and I think a lot of local folks would love to know more about the restaurant’s humble beginnings when fish and chips cost just 10 cents and patrons layed their sails out to dry in the lot next door.
I’ve attached a few of Glenn’s photos and some interesting facts about the restaurant. Let me know if you’d be interested in chatting with any of them to do a post on this. I’m happy to help however I can. I’ve got gobs of old photos.
There was a celebration at the restaurant Wednesday, Sept. 15, to mark the anniversary.
Best,
Annie Arnold
Spud photos courtesy Annie Arnold.
Spud photos courtesy Annie Arnold.
Reframe: 34th Ave S & Dose Terrace
October 1st, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Reframe | 10 Comments »
We haven’t done a Reframe since March so here goes. Today we are Reframing 34th Ave S & Dose Terrace in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood. The vintage shot comes from March of 1935 and today’s angle is courtesy Google street view. The home to the left is no longer with us but if you head down 34th in street view you can see that the house to the right is both beautiful and still around. Click it.
Dose Terrace and 34th Ave S, March 8th, 1935. Photograph courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives.
Link to Present View on Google Street View
Dose Terrace and 34th Ave S, March 8th, 1935. Photograph courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives.
