Martha E. Brune Frederick & Nelson photograph collection

Martha E. Brune Frederick & Nelson photograph collection, 1950

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Brune, Martha E
Title: Martha E. Brune Frederick & Nelson photograph collection
Dates: 1950 (inclusive)
19501950
Quantity: 14 photographic prints (1 folder)
Collection Number: PH0138
Summary: Photographs documenting the construction of the Frederick & Nelson store at 5th and Pine, including rooftop views of Seattle
Repository: 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: The collection is open to the public.
Additional Reference Guides
Languages: English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Frederick & Nelson was a Seattle, Washington, department store founded in 1890. Acquired by Marshall Field & Company in 1929, the company closed its doors in 1992. The former Seattle flagship store is now occupied by the flagship store for Nordstrom.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs documenting the construction of the Frederick & Nelson building at 500 Pine Street in 1950 including views of Seattle from the top of a nearby building.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

The physical condition of some of the photographs suggest that they were originally from a photo album.

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

Acquisition Information

Donor: Martha E. Brune, January 21, 1987.

Processing Note

Processed by Owen Walton, 2009.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Frederick & Nelson constructionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
item
1	Aerial view looking down at foundation construction, parking and Orpheum Theater at intersection of Westlake, 6th Street, and Stewart Street	1950
2	View looking north over construction site along 5th Avenue and Olive Way	1950
3-5	View of steel framing of upper floors during construction, looking south from nearby rooftop	1950
6	View of top floor of building showing steel framing	1950
7	Views of top floor of building showing brick facade Same viewpoint as item 6.	1950

Views of Seattle from rooftopReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
item
8-10	View of downtown skyline including Harborview Hospital, Washington Athletic Club, Coliseum Theater, Olympic Hotel, and Smith Tower	1950
11	View along Westlake Avenue looking north to Lake Union and Queen Anne including the Vance Hotel	1950
12	View of adjacent rooftop of a Pike Street building	1950
13	View of Roosevelt Hotel and surrounding skyline Handwritten on photo "Frederick & Nelson starts to build."	February 1950
14	View from rooftop looking toward the sign on the Hotel Benjamin Franklin for the Outrigger bar and beyond to the Denny Regrade and Queen Anne areas	February 1950

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
Department stores--Design and construction--Photographs
Department stores--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs

Corporate Names

Frederick & Nelson

Geographical Names

Seattle (Wash.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs
Seattle (Wash.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

Photographs

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

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