Pike Place Market photograph collection, approximately 1890-1970

Overview of the Collection

Title
Pike Place Market photograph collection
Dates
approximately 1890-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
103 photographic prints (1 box)
69 negatives
7 color transparencies
Collection Number
PH0395
Summary
Photographs of the Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle, late 19th century to the 1960s
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.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes 103 black and white and color photographs and postcards, 7 color transparencies and 69 35mm negatives of the Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle from late 19th century to the 1960s. Most of the color snapshots are of social activities and "happenings" at the Pike Place Market.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

  • Box 1: Photographs
  • Box 2: Color transparencies
  • Box 3: 35mm negatives

 

BOX 1:

FOLDER 1: 1 postcard, 8 historical photographs (copy prints) of Pike Place Market; Railroad Avenue looking north showing docks; Manning and Company coffee roasters; Western Avenue and Wholesale Commission District.

FOLDER 2: 7 copy prints, 1 contact sheet of Pike Place Market views. 1965. 35 mm negatives available in Box 3.

FOLDER 3: 14 copy prints, 1 contact sheet of Pike Place Market views. 1965. 35 mm negatives available in Box 3.

FOLDER 4: 17 color snapshots of Pike Place Market social events. 1960s.

FOLDER 5: 27 color and black and white snapshots of Pike Place Market social events and activities. 1960s.

FOLDER 6: 24 color and black and white snapshots of Pike Place Market social events and activities. 1960s.

FOLDER 7: 2 black and white 8 x 10 photographs. 1 of Steinbrueck and Shirley Francis.

Oversize folder in Box OS2: 1 oversize black and white photograph. Image of City Fish?

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Geographical Names

  • Pike Place Market Historical District (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs