Photograph of a Seattle street scene. Date and photographer unknown. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Seattle Street 19xx
July 1st, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure |
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Photograph of a Seattle street scene. Date and photographer unknown. Image courtesy Washington State Digital Archives.
Jensen’s Gray Line Sightseer
June 27th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 5 Comments »
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 | 8 Comments »
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 | 2 Comments »
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 | 3 Comments »
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.
Fireboat Duwamish 1912
May 27th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 3 Comments »
All star contributor Allen was kind enough to send in yet another fantastic photo of early Seattle. This time around you can see the fireboat “Duwamish” at Firehouse No. 5 at the foot of Madison in Downtown Seattle. The clarity of the photo is impressive — and such a great little nugget of Seattle history. Thanks Allen! Click for the high res.
Fireboat “Duwamish” at Firehouse No. 5 at the foot of Madison in Downtown Seattle, March 17, 1912. The “Duwamish” was built in 1909 and served until 1985 when she was retired. The boat is still afloat and operational. http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/5715460154/in/photostream Photo courtesy Allen.
Fireboat “Duwamish” at Firehouse No. 5 at the foot of Madison in Downtown Seattle, March 17, 1912. The “Duwamish” was built in 1909 and served until 1985 when she was retired. The boat is still afloat and operational. http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/5715460154/in/photostream Photo courtesy Allen.
Home Of The Huskies Pt. 3
May 24th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 19 Comments »
This is the third in our series of “Home of the Huskies” postcards and the second aerial from Max R. Jensen. Click here for the first and here for the second. Which hardcore Husky fan can pin down a year on this one ? Click below for the high res Husky goodness.
Beautifully situated on Lake Washington in Seattle is the modern Stadium of the University of Washington and the Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Home of the Huskies. Ektachrome by Max R. Jensen.
Beautifully situated on Lake Washington in Seattle is the modern Stadium of the University of Washington and the Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Home of the Huskies. Ektachrome by Max R. Jensen.
Cal Anderson Park 1912
May 18th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 12 Comments »
Frequent Vintage Seattle contributor Allen was kind enough to send in this 1912 photograph of Cal Anderson Park (then known as Lincoln Park and later Broadway Playfield). Check out his flickr link here as well as Wikipedia’s 1919 shot here. Click for the 2.6 meg full res copy.
Modern woodmen drills, Lincoln Park playground (Now Cal Anderson Park), Seattle, 1912. http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/5714894419/in/photostream Photo courtesy Allen.
Modern woodmen drills, Lincoln Park playground (Now Cal Anderson Park), Seattle, 1912. http://www.flickr.com/photos/crackdog/5714894419/in/photostream Photo courtesy Allen.
Jensen’s Lobbying The Olympic
May 12th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Photo Exposure | 5 Comments »
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.
Rendering The Rainier Club 1928
May 6th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings | 4 Comments »
Seattle’s Rainier Club, built in 1904, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Below find Bebb & Gould’s 1928 architectural rendering of a new wing addition that was completed in 1929. Click for the high res image.
Architectural drawing of alterations & additions for the Rainier Club. Architect: Bebb & Gould, 1928. The Rainier Club was founded by Judge Thomas Burke, E.M. Carr, and W.A. Peters as a social club and boarding house for men in 1888. The current building was erected in the early 1900′s. It was designed by Spokane-based architects Kirtland K. Cutter and Karl G. Malmgren in the Jacobean-style and modeled after Aston Hall in Birmingham, England. Beginning in 1919, architect Carl F. Gould designed several additions to the club, including a complementary south wing and a new entrance in 1929. Image courtesy U.W. University Libraries Digital Collection.
Architectural drawing of alterations & additions for the Rainier Club. Architect: Bebb & Gould, 1928. The Rainier Club was founded by Judge Thomas Burke, E.M. Carr, and W.A. Peters as a social club and boarding house for men in 1888. The current building was erected in the early 1900′s. It was designed by Spokane-based architects Kirtland K. Cutter and Karl G. Malmgren in the Jacobean-style and modeled after Aston Hall in Birmingham, England. Beginning in 1919, architect Carl F. Gould designed several additions to the club, including a complementary south wing and a new entrance in 1929. Image courtesy U.W. University Libraries Digital Collection.
Jensen’s Space Needle and Mt. Rainier
April 29th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post | 6 Comments »
This Queen Anne vantage point had to be one of Max R. Jensen’s favorites when capturing the Space Needle with Mt. Rainier. Who can place the year ? Click for the high res.
A beautiful view of Seattle, Washington with the Space Needle and Seattle’s Opera House and Playhouse in the foreground. The other high buildings are: the circular Washington Plaza Hotel, the 50 story Seattle-First National Bank Building, and the “Plaza 600″ Office Building. The majestic mountain in the distance is Mt. Rainier — 60 miles away. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
A beautiful view of Seattle, Washington with the Space Needle and Seattle’s Opera House and Playhouse in the foreground. The other high buildings are: the circular Washington Plaza Hotel, the 50 story Seattle-First National Bank Building, and the “Plaza 600″ Office Building. The majestic mountain in the distance is Mt. Rainier — 60 miles away. 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.
Adding On 1949 Pt. 3
April 12th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Historic Buildings | 3 Comments »
For the past few weeks we’ve been studying architectural concept renderings for the Frederick & Nelson building’s 1949 addition. You can see the first here and the second here. Well the third time is charming — as you can see it’s extremely close to what was actually executed. Click for the high res concept.
Architectural study of Frederick & Nelson department store addition. 1949-1950. Frederick & Nelson was originally built in 1916 in the terra cotta clad steel frame structure typical of the sort done in Chicago at the turn of the century. It was later altered vertically and lost its original cornice. John Graham, Jr. was assisted by the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in the redesign of the Frederick & Nelson department store starting in 1946. John Graham, Jr. had taken over the firm upon his father’s retirement that same year. During the remodel three s toreys were added to the existing five-storey structure, shipping and receiving concourse w as removed from the street level to basement, and new elevators and a natural day-like lighting system on the main floor was installed. Image courtesy U.W. University Libraries Digital Collection.
Architectural study of Frederick & Nelson department store addition. 1949-1950. Frederick & Nelson was originally built in 1916 in the terra cotta clad steel frame structure typical of the sort done in Chicago at the turn of the century. It was later altered vertically and lost its original cornice. John Graham, Jr. was assisted by the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in the redesign of the Frederick & Nelson department store starting in 1946. John Graham, Jr. had taken over the firm upon his father’s retirement that same year. During the remodel three s toreys were added to the existing five-storey structure, shipping and receiving concourse w as removed from the street level to basement, and new elevators and a natural day-like lighting system on the main floor was installed. Image courtesy U.W. University Libraries Digital Collection.
Jensen’s Lake Washington Hydroplanes
April 8th, 2011 by Cliffe | Sorted Past Post | 10 Comments »
It’s finally spring and any day now the weather should start warming up. Any day now. It won’t be long until Seafair and the hydroplanes. Below find a vintage look at them from Max R. Jensen. Click on the thumbn ail for a higher res copy.
Seattle Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington — These races, held annually, attract the finest and fastest competitive hydroplanes and drivers in the country to this wondrous course on Lake Washington and is hte climax to Seattle’s “Seafair Week” when Greater Seattle entertains thousands of tourists. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
Seattle Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington — These races, held annually, attract the finest and fastest competitive hydroplanes and drivers in the country to this wondrous course on Lake Washington and is hte climax to Seattle’s “Seafair Week” when Greater Seattle entertains thousands of tourists. Color photo by Max R. Jensen.
