Gray Line Sightseer passing through U. S. Government Locks, second largest locks in the world. The locks make it possible for large ships to come into the heart of the city to Lake Union and Lake Washington as well as bringing the small craft into a snug harbor. Ektachrome by Max R. Jensen.
Archive for June, 2011
Jensen’s Gray Line Sightseer
June 27th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Gray Line Sightseer passing through U. S. Government Locks, second largest locks in the world. The locks make it possible for large ships to come into the heart of the city to Lake Union and Lake Washington as well as bringing the small craft into a snug harbor. Ektachrome by Max R. Jensen.
The Torrington 1935
June 14th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings |
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The Torrington. Architectural rendering, 1935, Edward Osborn, Seattle Washington. There is no record that The Torrington was ever built. Image courtesy U.W. University Libraries Digital Collection.
Jensen’s M. V. Wickersham
June 8th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Ma x R. Jensen presents the M. V. Wickersham, a 1967 ferry from the Alaska Marine Highway. A complete history on this beauty is availabe here. In 2001, after 34 years of service, the vessel was sold for scrap in Turkey (photo here).
M. V. Wickersham, is the newest ship of the Alaska Marine Highway. The 363 ft. vessel, purchased from Sweden at a cost of $7 million, complements the fleet of State ferries travelling in Alaska. It is named after the late, highly respected Alaska pioneer, Judge James Wickersham. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
M. V. Wickersham, is the newest ship of the Alaska Marine Highway. The 363 ft. vessel, purchased from Sweden at a cost of $7 million, complements the fleet of State ferries travelling in Alaska. It is named after the late, highly respected Alaska pioneer, Judge James Wickersham. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Seattle Pier 1972
June 3rd, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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The “Seattle Pier” shot comes from Marion Dean Ross in May of 1972. Click for higher resolution.
Seattle Waterfront Pier, Seattle, Washington. May 24, 1972. Photo by Marion Dean Ross. Image courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, Architecture of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle Waterfront Pier, Seattle, Washington. May 24, 1972. Photo by Marion Dean Ross. Image courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, Architecture of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.




