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Denny Family photograph collection, approximately 1850-1933
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Denny (Family : Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Denny Family photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately 1850-1933 (inclusive)18501933
- Quantity
- 32 photographic prints (1 box and 1 folder) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH0879
- Summary
- Photographs of the Arthur and David Denny families in Seattle, Washington who were notable for their role in the building and development of various properties in the city
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The brothers Arthur Armstrong Denny and David Thomas Denny were members of the Denny Party, which landed at Alki Point, near the future site of Seattle, on November 13, 1851. Arthur and David Denny were notable for their role in the building and development of various properties in the city, including the Denny Hotel, which was advertised as "The Scenic Hotel of the West" but was torn down by 1907 as part of the Seattle regrade.
Mary Ann Boren Denny, A.A. Denny's wife, and her sister Louisa Boren also landed at Alki Point in 1851, along with their father Carson Boren. Later, Louisa Boren married David Denny.
Rolland Denny (Arthur Denny's son) at six weeks old was the youngest member of the Alki landing party. In later years he became active in civic affairs and was one of the founding members of the Seattle Historical Society, predecessor to the Museum of History and Industry.
David Denny's daughter Emily Inez became an accomplished artist and writer. Her book "Blazing The Way or True Stories, Songs, and Sketches of Puget Sound and Other Pioneers" was illustrated by her paintings and serves as a valuable reference and first hand account of life in early Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of the members of the Arthur Armstrong Denny and David Thomas Denny Families. The collection also includes photographs of buildings belonging to David Thomas Denny and a photograph of the piano at the Denny School.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View selections from the collection in digital format
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Arthur Armstrong Denny FamilyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Arthur Armstrong Denny |
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| box-folder:oversize | item | ||
| OS5 | 1 |
Arthur Armstrong Denny Written on verso: Enlarged daguerreotype of Mr. Arthur A.
Denny presented by Mr. John Denison May 7, 1943.
|
between 1850 and 1860 |
| Box/Folder | |||
| 1/1 | 2 |
Arthur Armstrong Denny E.G. Williams and Bro, New
York
Engraving from photograph. Signed Very Respectfully A. A.
Denny. Possibly from photograph located in Prosch Seattle Views, volume one,
page two.
|
1890? |
| 1/1 | 3 | 1890? | |
| box-folder:oversize | |||
| OS5 | 4 | 1890? | |
| Box/Folder | |||
| 1/1 | 5 | Arthur Armstrong Denny Halftone copy of item 4 manipulated for printing.
|
1890? |
| 1/1 | 6a-b |
Residence of Arthur Armstrong Denny Theodore Peiser,
Seattle (253) (photographer)
This home, built 1865 and razed in 1907, was located on the
corner of First Avenue and Union Street, where the Seattle Art Museum now
stands. This is the homestead commemorated in the plaque ceremony with Rolland
Denny, Arthur's son, in images 14 - 20.Item 6b is an enlarged copy print of 6a.
|
August 2, 1900 |
Mary Ann Boren Denny |
|||
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/2 | 7 |
Mary Ann Boren Denny Copy print.
|
|
| box-folder:oversize | |||
| OS5 | 8 |
Mary Ann Boren Denny Frank La Roche,
Seattle (photographer)
Background of photograph around subject's head masked out with
paint.
|
1894? |
Margaret Lenora Denny |
|||
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/2 | 9 |
Margaret Lenora Denny portrait George H. Braas,
Seattle (photographer)
|
between 1897 and 1915 |
| 1/2 | 10 |
Margaret Lenora Denny in carriage with her grandmother
Mrs. John Denny in front of Denny home This is the home of John Denny (Arthur Denny's father). John
Denny's daughter Loretta is standing on the veranda.The Federal Building is now located on this site.
|
between 1897 and 1915 |
Rolland Herschell Denny |
|||
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/2 | 11 |
Rolland Herschell Denny
portrait Morrison Photographers, Champlain Building, Chicago (photographer)
|
1899? |
| box-folder:oversize | |||
| OS5 | 12 |
Rolland Herschell Denny
portrait McBride and Anderson,
Seattle (photographer)
|
between 1932 and 1935 |
| Box/Folder | |||
| 1/2 | 13 |
Rolland Herschell Denny and Edmond
Meany seated on bench at Sylvan Theater, University of Washington,
Seattle Asahel Curtis(59366) (photographer)
|
1932? |
| 1/2 | 14-20 | May 21, 1933 | |
David Thomas Denny FamilyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/3 | 21 | circa 1857 | |
David Thomas Denny |
|||
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/3 | 22 |
David Thomas Denny La Roche and Co606
Second St., Seattle (photographer)
|
between 1889 and 1890 |
| 1/3 | 23 |
David Thomas Denny at his Keechelus
Lake Headquarters Lawrence Denny Lindsley (photographer)
This building served as headquarters for David Denny in his
work as overseer to improvements of the Snoqualmie Pass road, particularly
construction of new bridges and roadways.
|
1899 |
| 1/3 | 24 | between 1870 and 1890 | |
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/4 | 25 |
Louisa Boren Denny Lynn & Cram,
Seattle (photographer)
|
between 1906 and 1909 |
Emily Inez Denny |
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| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/4 | 26 | 1882? | |
| 1/4 | 27 |
Emily Inez Denny portrait M.S. McClaire,
Seattle (photographer)
Written on verso: April 9th, 1889 For my dear friend Annie
Hall E. Inez Denny. This photo given to "Pioneer Women of the State of
Washington" by Mrs. Ivy Hall Kirsch. 17 Sept 56.Copy print.
|
1889? |
| 1/4 | 28 |
Emily Inez Denny portrait James and Merrihew,
Seattle (photographer)
|
between 1917 and 1918 |
| 1/4 | 29 |
Emily Inez Denny portrait James and Merrihew,
Eitel Building, 2nd and Pike, Seattle (photographer)
Written on verso: Oct 17th - From Aunt Em.
|
between 1917 and 1918 |
Anna Louisa Denny |
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| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/5 | 30 | 1882? | |
| 1/5 | 31 |
Piano at Denny School,
Seattle Denny school was built in 1884, and demolished in 1928.
Written on verso: Piano placed in the Denny School in memory of D.T. Denny's
daughter Anna L. Denny. 17 Sept. 56.
|
between 1888 and 1928 |
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/5 | 32 | between 1930 and 1940 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Denny, Arthur Armstrong, 1822-1899--Photographs
- Denny, David Thomas--Photographs
- Denny, Emily Inez, 1853-1918--Photographs
- Denny, Louisa Boren--Photographs
- Denny, Mary Ann, 1822-1912--Photographs
Family Names
- Denny family--Photographs
Other Creators
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Family Names
- Denny (Family : Denny, Arthur Armstrong, 1822-1899) (creator)
- Denny (Family : Denny, David Thomas) (creator)
