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.
Archive for 2010
Support Pike Place Market
October 18th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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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.
Jensen’s Swedish Medical
September 28th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 5 Comments »
We’ ve got more Max R. Jensen photography coming your way — this time Swedish Hospital Medical Center. Who can place the date ? Click for the high res shot.
The Swedish Hospital Medical Center is a 475 bed non-profit community hospital at 1212 Columbia Street, Seattle, Washington. The Center also includes the Tumor Institutute, Artificial Kidney Center and Pacific Northwest Research Foundation. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
The Swedish Hospital Medical Center is a 475 bed non-profit community hospital at 1212 Columbia Street, Seattle, Washington. The Center also includes the Tumor Institutute, Artificial Kidney Center and Pacific Northwest Research Foundation. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
2nd And Union Sepia
September 23rd, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 11 Comments »
On Monday we had a look at this sepia toned 1950 shot and today we have another sepia toned snapshot from further back. Exactly when is anyone’s guess as the Washington State Digital Archives did not have a date on this one. It’s an interesting window into the early days of Seattle and its wooden structures. Click for high res.
Photo of part of Seattle with many wooden homes and other buildings, including two large buildings with cupolas. One building has “Steam Laundry” written on it and another has signs that say “Chas. Louch” and “Cigars Tobacco Groceries and Provisions.” Photo by Warner and Davis. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Photo of part of Seattle with many wooden homes and other buildings, including two large buildings with cupolas. One building has “Steam Laundry” written on it and another has signs that say “Chas. Louch” and “Cigars Tobacco Groceries and Provisions.” Photo by Warner and Davis. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Aerial First Hill 1950
September 20th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 6 Comments »
Vintage Seattle reader Ron Edge was kind enough to send in this high-res aerial shot of Downtown and First Hill taken in August of 1950. Thanks for the submission, Ron. And remember folks, that I’ m always looking for co mmunity submitted photographs. Do send!
Downtown and First Hill aerial photograph, 8/11/1950. Photo courtesy Ron Edge.
Downtown and First Hill aerial photograph, 8/11/1950. Photo courtesy Ron Edge.
Jensen’s Blue Haven Motel
September 15th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 5 Comments »
With summer fading fast here in Seattle you just might have time for one last road trip. Take Highway 99 and take in the America that once was. Or just enjoy this shot from Max R. Jensen showing the Blue Haven Motel. A road trip with Google street view shows nothing still standing. Click for high res.
Blue Haven Motel, located one-half mile south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, on Highway 99. Eighteen modern units, Singles, Doubles, Twins, and three room apartments. Kitchens, T-V, and Radio. Airport Courtesy Car service. 18852 Pacific Highway South, Seattle 88, Washington. Phone: CHerry 2-6121. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Blue Haven Motel, located one-half mile south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, on Highway 99. Eighteen modern units, Singles, Doubles, Twins, and three room apartments. Kitchens, T-V, and Radio. Airport Courtesy Car service. 18852 Pacific Highway South, Seattle 88, Washington. Phone: CHerry 2-6121. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
George W. Elliott Panorama-o-rama
September 13th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Miscellaneous | 12 Comments »
Vintage Seattle contributor Allen is at it again with this 1909 Seattle panorama that just keeps going… and going. At 11436 x 2480 pixels this puppy has to be one of the largest ever to hit the blog. The photo was originally taken by A.J. Park from the George W. Elliott residence and you can make out a number of early Seattle landmarks. Thanks Allen! Click for the super duper high res.
Panoramic view from George W. Elliott’s residence, Seattle, Washington July 18, 1909. A half-tone photogravure of Seattle, Washington from the residence of George W. Elliott (Replaced by the Rhodes Mansion in 1911) on Capitol Hill. Taken on July 18, 1909 by A.J. Park. Numerous landmarks are visible: Lake Union, Queen Anne Hill, Gasworks (now Gasworks Park), Fremont, Woodland Park, Wallingford, University District, The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition can be seen on the far right. This is now the University of Washington Campus. Interstate 5 now cuts through the middle of this photo along the edge of Lake Union. Image courtesy of Allen.
Panoramic view from George W. Elliott’s residence, Seattle, Washington July 18, 1909. A half-tone photogravure of Seattle, Washington from the residence of George W. Elliott (Replaced by the Rhodes Mansion in 1911) on Capitol Hill. Taken on July 18, 1909 by A.J. Park. Numerous landmarks are visible: Lake Union, Queen Anne Hill, Gasworks (now Gasworks Park), Fremont, Woodland Park, Wallingford, University District, The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition can be seen on the far right. This is now the University of Washington Campus. Interstate 5 now cuts through the middle of this photo along the edge of Lake Union. Image courtesy of Allen.
Inside Seattle’s State Liquor Store 1971
September 6th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 17 Comments »
You never know what images posted here on Vintage Seattle people will appreciate. It may say that readers here are as detail oriented and exhaustive as I am, but whatever the reason
Interior of a st ate liquor store in Seattle. Circa 1971. Photo by Ron Allen, courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
