Here, at the Olympic Western Hotel, Seattle, the elegance, the exquisite good taste of the main lobby greets you with the first warm welcome that you will enjoy throughout your stay at this world-famous hotel. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
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Jensen’s Lobbying The Olympic
May 12th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Below find Max R. Jensen’s take on the opulent Olympic Hotel lobby. The card is undated but most likely from the 1960′s. Click for the higher res copy.
Here, at the Olympic Western Hotel, Seattle, the elegance, the exquisite good taste of the main lobby greets you with the first warm welcome that you will enjoy throughout your stay at this world-famous hotel. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Here, at the Olympic Western Hotel, Seattle, the elegance, the exquisite good taste of the main lobby greets you with the first warm welcome that you will enjoy throughout your stay at this world-famous hotel. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Sixth and Virginia 1955
April 25th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 10 Comments »
Vintage Seattle was off last week as I was entertaining visiting family — including a 20 dollar trip to the Space Needle observation deck. While the price isn’t terribly reasonable, ah that view! Regardless, we are back now so let’s have a look at Sixth and Virginia around 1955 below. Click for higher res.
City of Seattle, looking south towards the city center from approximately the intersection of Sixth and Virginia. Cars drive down both streets. Signs mark the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, the Orpheum Theatre, Pacific Lighting and other businesses. Ca. 1955. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
City of Seattle, looking south towards the city center from approximately the intersection of Sixth and Virginia. Cars drive down both streets. Signs mark the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, the Orpheum Theatre, Pacific Lighting and other businesses. Ca. 1955. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Jensen’s Fire Boat Demonstration
April 15th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 7 Comments »
Here Max R. Jensen captures a fire boat demonstration on Puget Sound. Since the caption mentions Seattle’s “newest” office structure being The Washington Building, that puts this photo in the early 1960′s. Not only is Max R. Jensen known for capturing The Washington Building on film — he also helped build it as an iron worker! Click for the high res.
Fire boat demonstration on Puget Sound. These are part of the Seattle Fire Department’s fire-fighting equipment protecting the waterfront. The impressive white building in the background is Seattle’s newest office structure — The Washington Building — which also houses the new Post Office. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Fire boat demonstration on Puget Sound. These are part of the Seattle Fire Department’s fire-fighting equipment protecting the waterfront. The impressive white building in the background is Seattle’s newest office structure — The Washington Building — which also houses the new Post Office. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
From Territorial U. 1875
April 6th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 4 Comments »
The year was 1861 when Territorial University (later known as U. W.) opened up in what is now downtown Seattle with 30 students and just one teacher. Below f ind a photograph taken in 1875 from the roof of the University building — you can see a southwestern view with West Seattle in the background. This is a very nice view of early Seattle. Click for the high res.
Seattle, Washington, 1875. Looking S. W. from roof of Territorial Univ. Photo shows unpaved streets, wooden houses, a church, fences, a bay and a long building on a small peninsula. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Seattle, Washington, 1875. Looking S. W. from roof of Territorial Univ. Photo shows unpaved streets, wooden houses, a church, fences, a bay and a long building on a small peninsula. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Jensen’s United Nations
March 31st, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 4 Comments »
Ever since the passing of Max R. Jensen last year, we’ve been cracking open and working through the man’s archives to present here at Vintage Seattle. I was fortunate enough to personally meet with Max shortly before he succumbed and am proud to share his work with you here. With that, let’s continue with his 1962 World’s Fair photography with today’s entry showing the United Nations Pavilion.
United Nations Pavilion at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pavillon des Nations Unies au Exposition Mondiale de Seattle. El Pabellon de los Naciones Unidos en el Exposicion Mundial de Seattle. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
United Nations Pavilion at the Seattle World’s Fair. Pavillon des Nations Unies au Exposition Mondiale de Seattle. El Pabellon de los Naciones Unidos en el Exposicion Mundial de Seattle. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Jensen’s International Fountain
March 25th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | No Comments »
We’ve seen it at night. We’ve seen it in candids. We’ve seen it from afar. And now we see it from a bench, thanks to the man who saw it all — Max R. Jensen. Click for the high res.
Seattle World’s Fair, 1962. International Fountain — La Fontaine Internationale — La Fuente Internacional. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Seattle World’s Fair, 1962. International Fountain — La Fontaine Internationale — La Fuente Internacional. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Valleys And Peaks 1950
March 16th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 3 Comments »
With all that is going on just across the water in Japan, nothing feels appropriate here. Maybe this image from 1950 can take our minds away from the mourning and fear, if just for a moment, as we root for the Brave 50.
A mountaineer rappels down the face of Pinnacle Peak, circa 1950. Mt. Rainier in the background. This is often the safest means of descending a steep cliff of rock or ice. Doubled rope is looped around a tree trunk or rock projection at top so climber can pull it down when he finishes his descent. Climber is Walter Gonnason of Seattle. Mt. Rainier is 14,408 ft. high and glacier descending on this side is the Nisqually. Most of the largest glaciers in the U.S. are on this mountain. Near bottom is large Paradise Inn and trails that surround it. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
A mountaineer rappels down the face of Pinnacle Peak, circa 1950. Mt. Rainier in the background. This is often the safest means of descending a steep cliff of rock or ice. Doubled rope is looped around a tree trunk or rock projection at top so climber can pull it down when he finishes his descent. Climber is Walter Gonnason of Seattle. Mt. Rainier is 14,408 ft. high and glacier descending on this side is the Nisqually. Most of the largest glaciers in the U.S. are on this mountain. Near bottom is large Paradise Inn and trails that surround it. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Jensen’s U.S. Science Building Spires
March 11th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 6 Comments »
It’s Friday and what better day is there to celebrate the life of storied Seattle photographer Max R. Jensen? The man seemed to capture it all through the years, especially the ’62 World’s Fair. Here’s one of his shots of the U.S. Science Building Spires and Space Needle. Click for high res and have a good weekend.
Seattle World’s Fair — U.S. Science Building Spires and Space Needle. Fleches de la Maison De Science et Aiguille De L’Espace. Chapitel de la Casa De Ciencia y el Aguja Del Espacio. Color Photo by Max R. Jensen.
Seattle World’s Fair — U.S. Science Building Spires and Space Needle. Fleches de la Maison De Science et Aiguille De L’Espace. Chapitel de la Casa De Ciencia y el Aguja Del Espacio. Color Photo by Max R. Jensen.
Jensen’s International Fountain At Night
March 1st, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 2 Comments »
The great Seattle photographer captured much of the 1962 World’s Fair for his countless postcards and we’ re all richer for it. Below find his shot of the International Fountain at night. Click for the high res copy.
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International Fountain At Night — constantly changing water patterns shooting 100 feet in the air as colored lights play over them. Located in the heart of 74-acre Seattle Center, America’s newest playground, this magnificent fountain is near the Stadium, Food Circus and Space Needle. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
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