Photo shows aerial view of the Denny Regrade neighborhood in Seattle and the recently opened Orpheum Theater, 1928. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Archive for 2010
Triangulating The Denny Regrade 1928
August 26th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Check out this 1928 aerial shot showing a regraded Denny area with then new Orpheum Theater front and center. It’s a lot of fun to compare this super- high res 1.8meg file with the modern bird’s eye. Look up on 7th and Westlake — you can see Hotel Larned and the triangular building next door survive. The Orpheum was torn down in 1967 and (according to HistoryLink) took longer than expected to demolish due to its “sturdy construction.” Yeesh. Click for the high res.
Photo shows aerial view of the Denny Regrade neighborhood in Seattle and the recently opened Orpheum Theater, 1928. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Photo shows aerial view of the Denny Regrade neighborhood in Seattle and the recently opened Orpheum Theater, 1928. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
World’s Fair Sliding Pt. 8
August 23rd, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 7 Comments »
We took a week off from the World’s Fair Sliding series but we’re back! This time around it’ s Part 8 where we fully get to the Fair it self. Click here to catch up on Parts 1 through 7. Once again a huge thanks to Josh Salwitz for finding these slides at the Salvation Army, scanning them, and sending them in. Click for the high res.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Jensen’s Almost Empty I-5
August 18th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 14 Comments »
On my commute today I was surprised to find I-5 completely closed off and empty. What could be the cause? A quick look at West Seattle Blog answered that question. In this vintage photo, Max R. Jensen shows us an I-5 almost as empty and sans motorcade (it must have been nice). The date is unknown. Click for the high res shot.
An interesting view of Seattle, Washington from the central business district across Lake Union toward the northern residential area. Showing on the right is the freeway, part of U.S. Highway 5, which runs from Mexico to Canada without a single stop sign. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
An interesting view of Seattle, Washington from the central business district across Lake Union toward the northern residential area. Showing on the right is the freeway, part of U.S. Highway 5, which runs from Mexico to Canada without a single stop sign. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Blethens Rolling Four Deep 1906
August 16th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 6 Comments »
What a hot one this weekend, eh? And speaking of hot ones — Vintage Seattle reader Allen is back with a hot one… a hot vintage Seattle elite hot one of a photo. As if his recent Pike Place shot wasn’t hot enough (OK I’ll stop), he sends along this image showing C.B. Blethen and family outside their home. When you’re a Blethen I suppose there’s no stopping you from rolling your hot ride right onto the lawn! And in true Seattle fashion, the house is no longer around (sigh). Allen writes:
Clarence (C.B.) Blethen and family in automobile in Seattle, c1906. Photo courtesy Allen.
I bought this just a week ago at a downtown antique store:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/4869964195/
I had no idea what i was buying at the time. I was only interested in the image of the car. Imagine my surprise when a quick internet search turned up all the info on the Famous Blethen family of Seattle. A slightly deeper search turned up the info on the house. (The link at the Flickr account shows other images of the home.)
Allen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/4869964195/
I had no idea what i was buying at the time. I was only interested in the image of the car. Imagine my surprise when a quick internet search turned up all the info on the Famous Blethen family of Seattle. A slightly deeper search turned up the info on the house. (The link at the Flickr account shows other images of the home.)
Allen
Clarence (C.B.) Blethen and family in automobile in Seattle, c1906. Photo courtesy Allen.
World’s Fair Sliding Pt. 7
August 11th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 7 Comments »
Today we press on with Part 7 of our 9 Part series of vintage Seattle Center and ’62 World’s Fair photos sent in by Josh Salwitz. In this batch you’ll find two further construction photos and more snaps from the Fair itself. Once again huge thanks go to Josh for sending these in. Until the next installment… click for the high res versions.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Jensen’s Crest Motel
August 9th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 14 Comments »
I must admit that there’s a special place in my heart for 50s/60s style motels and Aurora had plenty of them in the day. This shot comes from the archives of Max R. Jensen who photographed almost every square inch of the city and surrounding area over the years. It looks as though a Holid ay Inn stands where the Crest Motel once did. Click for higher res.
Crest Motel, 14115 Aurora Avenue, Seattle 33, Washington. One of Seattle’s newest and finest motels. Near shopping, resaurants, and entertainment. Large and small units, suites, apartments. Free TV and Radio. Tubs and Showers. Phones. Trailer parking in connection. Service station and barber shop. Coffee Service. Heated swimming pool. Photo by Max R. Jensen.
Crest Motel, 14115 Aurora Avenue, Seattle 33, Washington. One of Seattle’s newest and finest motels. Near shopping, resaurants, and entertainment. Large and small units, suites, apartments. Free TV and Radio. Tubs and Showers. Phones. Trailer parking in connection. Service station and barber shop. Coffee Service. Heated swimming pool. Photo by Max R. Jensen.
Allen’s Classic Pike Place
August 4th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 20 Comments »
Allen is once again on top of his game — this time he shot over a circa 1910′ s Pike Place Market. As he says, nothing mind blowing but a crisp classic all the same. Allen writes:
Seattle’s Pike Place Public Market, c1910s. Photo courtesy Allen.
I realize everyone has seen a million pictures of the Pike Place Market, but I picked this one up online recently and thought I would send it your way.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/4855409017/
I place it sometime in the 1910s. The detail is very nice.
Allen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/4855409017/
I place it sometime in the 1910s. The detail is very nice.
Allen
Seattle’s Pike Place Public Market, c1910s. Photo courtesy Allen.
World’s Fair Sliding Pt. 6
August 2nd, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 5 Comments »
The hits just keep coming with the slides that Josh Salwitz found at the Salvation Army for just $1.50, scanned and sent in. We’ve been following the construction of Seattle center and with this batch we finally make it to the Expo itself in 1962. Enjoy and be sure to click on the images for the high res glory.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) 1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Jensen’s Peace Reigns
July 30th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post | 2 Comments »
We’ve all been enjoying Josh Salwitz’s Seattle Center construction photos and now it’s time for a Max R. Jensen look at the final product. Jensen extensively documented the Seattle World’s Fair, being one of the few official photographers of the event. Who knows who was writing the captions, though. Enjoy and have a great weekend.
Seattle World’s Fair. Peace reigns at U.S. Science Pavilion. Paix regne au Pavillon des Science des Etats-Unis. La paz reinaenla en el Pab ellon de la Ciencia los Estados Unidos. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Seattle World’s Fair. Peace reigns at U.S. Science Pavilion. Paix regne au Pavillon des Science des Etats-Unis. La paz reinaenla en el Pab ellon de la Ciencia los Estados Unidos. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Perkins Lane: No Slides
July 28th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 10 Comments »
Perkins Lane — it’s been called “the ground-zero of Seattle landslides.” See the sign advertising land with a view in 1938 and below in 1954 a homeowner finds out what “no slides” really means. If you can afford a house on this street maybe you also have enough money to watch your house fall into the ocean, scrap it, and build a new one. Click for the high res.
Sign advertising land on Perkins Lane in Seattle. “No Slides.” Apr 14, 1938. Image courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives.
Slide @ 2445 Perkins Lane. Jan 27, 1954. Image courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives.
Sign advertising land on Perkins Lane in Seattle. “No Slides.” Apr 14, 1938. Image courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives.
Slide @ 2445 Perkins Lane. Jan 27, 1954. Image courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives.
World’s Fair Sliding Pt. 5
July 26th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 4 Comments »
We’re back with Part 5 of the “World’s Fair Sliding” feature, courtesy of Vintage Seattle reader Josh Salwitz. Thankfully for the rest of us, he purchased the slides from an unkown photographer at the Salvation Army for just $1.50 and scanned them in. If you need to catch up on Part 1 through 4, just click here. Once again thank you to Josh and here they come:
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Jensen’s Port Of Seattle
July 22nd, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 6 Comments »
Today we once again celebrate that body of photography work that long time Seattle photographer Max R. Jensen left us. I especially enjoyed this comment from John F. in the Max. R. Jensen tribute page, which I think is worth quoting:
Part of Seattle’s Water Front and Sky Line as seen from Elliott Bay. The Space Needle is 600 feet high, built at the time of the World’s Fair in 1962, stands out like a sentinel guarding the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Color photo by Max. R. Jensen.
[...] Our family would come up to Seattle on occasion in the 1960?s and early 1970?s (from the Puyallup Valley) and then I attended the UW starting in 1977. At any point during those years, if I was out-and-about town, I’d usu ally come across a postcard display rack. If something caught my eye, I’d look at the back and the credit would almost ALWAYS say… “Photo by Max Jensen” and I’d buy it because I knew it was the real deal. What a truly wonderful and remarkable gift he gave to all of us.
John F.
July 21, 2010
The “real deal” indeed.
John F.
July 21, 2010
Part of Seattle’s Water Front and Sky Line as seen from Elliott Bay. The Space Needle is 600 feet high, built at the time of the World’s Fair in 1962, stands out like a sentinel guarding the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Color photo by Max. R. Jensen.
Seattle’s Black Panthers 1969
July 20th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 6 Comments »
What’s old is new again, again. Fox News knows how to get ratings and the Black Pan thers are back. This U.W. site has the backstory on the Black Panther Party Seattle chapter. Check out this 1969 photo showing the Seattle Panthers gathering at the Capitol, weapons in hand. Click for the super high res.
Image shows several armed members of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense standing on the steps of the Washington State Legislative Building, February 28, 1969. A group of Seattle Panthers led by Lt. Elmer Dixon gathered on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia to protest a bill that would make it a crime to exhibit firearms “in a manner manifesting an intent to intimidate others.” In contrast to a California demonstration, they did not enter the building and they were not arrested. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Image shows several armed members of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense standing on the steps of the Washington State Legislative Building, February 28, 1969. A group of Seattle Panthers led by Lt. Elmer Dixon gathered on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia to protest a bill that would make it a crime to exhibit firearms “in a manner manifesting an intent to intimidate others.” In contrast to a California demonstration, they did not enter the building and they were not arrested. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
World’s Fair Sliding Pt. 4
July 15th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 4 Comments »
Ready or not, here comes Part 4 of the World’s Fair Sliding feature. If you need to catch up — just click here, here, and here. Thanks once again to Josh Salwitz discovering and sending in this motherload of vintage Seattle Center construction photos.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Seattle Center and Space Needle under construction, 1961-1962. Photo courtesy Josh Salwitz.
Jensen’s Washington Building
July 12th, 2010 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 11 Comments »
We’re starting the week off right with a vintage shot from Max R. Jensen. You may know the Washington Building as Puget Sound Plaza these days. It opened in the early 1960′s and was designed in part by legendary architect Minoru Yamasaki. Click below for the high res and click here for the modern day.
Washington Building — Seattle’s newest major office building is a prominent landmark on Seattle’s skyline. Its 22 story gleaming glass and white marble exterior makes it a distinctive structure especially when illuminated after dark. The three story section fronting Third Avenue houses the new Seattle downtown Post Office. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Washington Building — Seattle’s newest major office building is a prominent landmark on Seattle’s skyline. Its 22 story gleaming glass and white marble exterior makes it a distinctive structure especially when illuminated after dark. The three story section fronting Third Avenue houses the new Seattle downtown Post Office. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
