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Dorsaz and Schwerin photographs, circa 1884-1887
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Dorsaz and Schwerin
- Title
- Dorsaz and Schwerin photographs
- Dates
- circa 1884-1887 (inclusive)18801889
- Quantity
- 11 photographic prints (1 folder) ; 5 x 8 in.
- Collection Number
- PH0279
- Summary
- Photographs of logging near Utsalady, buildings at Port Blakely, and street scenes, harbor, and Native Americans in Seattle, Washington,1880s
- 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 required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Frederick H. Dorsaz and Edward Schwerin billed themselves as "The Leading Gallery of Seattle," and their business was located on the Kenyon Block at the corner of Front and Madison Streets from 1884-1886.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Scenes of Washington including logging near Utsalady, buildings at Port Blakely and street scenes, harbor, Occidental Hotel and Indian camp at Seattle. Photographs are on "boudoir" size card mounts except item 11.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection .
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
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SeattleReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Aerial view of north Front Street including the Seattle Pharmacy, the Chicago Boot Shoe store and banner across street for Portland versus Seattle Baseball Matches Printed on card mount: Souvenir Art Studio.
|
circa 1884 |
| 1 | 2 |
Aerial view of south Front Street including the Eureka Bakery and Hall & Paulson Furniture Company Printed on card mount: Souvenir Art Studio.
|
circa 1884 |
| 1 | 3 |
Occidental Hotel, Seattle, Washington Printed on card mount: Souvenir Art Studio.
|
circa 1884 |
| 1 | 4 |
Yesler's Wharf and Seattle waterfront, looking toward West Seattle Printed on card mount: Souvenir Art Studio.
|
circa 1884 |
| 1 | 5 |
Group of Native Americans on the beach near tents Printed on card mount: Views of Seattle and Vicinity. Written on verso: Indian Camp, Seattle.
|
circa 1884-1887 |
UtsaladyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 6 |
Men sitting on logs, on a skid road near Utsalady, Washington Printed on card mount: Souvenir Art Studio.
|
circa 1884 |
| 1 | 7 | circa 1884-1887 | |
| 1 | 8 |
Manager's house at Utsalady, Washington. Written on verso: Manager's or Cn's house at Utsalady.
|
circa 1885 |
Views of Port Blakely and VicinityReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 9 |
Port Blakely Hotel Written on photo: The Port Blakely Hotel, kept by Daniel J. Sackman. Printed on card mount: Views of Port Blakely and Vicinity.
|
1886 |
| 1 | 10 |
Farm house with outbuildings near beach at Port Blakely, Washington Printed on card mount: Views of Port Blakely and Vicinity.
|
1886 |
Olympia, WashingtonReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 11 | Olympia Militia Company in uniform in front of tents, Olympia, Washington Written on verso: Third from left James McFadden.Photograph is a copy print.
|
circa 1877 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints
