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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
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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
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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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Frederick & Nelson constructionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
item | ||
1 | 1950 | |
2 | 1950 | |
3-5 | 1950 | |
6 | 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 | 1950 | |
11 | 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 | 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)