Vintage Seattle reader Kristin Kennell was kind enough to send in this 1930′s shot snapped from the University Bridge. It was taken by her father, Ed Kennell, and was his first 5×7 negative. Thanks Kristin.

We could have called this Jensen’s Red Square but that wouldn’ t be qui te accurate. Our hero Max R. Jensen, who passed away this year at the age of 89, took this shot probably in the 1950′s. This large open square on the U.W. campus next to Suzzallo Library was, of course, excavated and paved with the red brick in 1969. Click for higher res.

I just love seeing these late 1800′s views of present day downtown Seattle. This shot of Sixth and Seneca from between 1885 and 1895 shows a very young Seattle. You can even see the freshly cut down trees in the foreground. For the shocking difference to the present, click here for the modern day scene. Click for higher res.

Vintage Seattle reader Kristin Kennell was kind enough to send along another shot taken by Earl Kennell, Sr. This particular photograph shows the Seattle Rotary Club packed inside a banquet hall in 1937. Thanks again, Kristin!