Denny Family photograph collection, approximately 1850-1933
Table of Contents
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
-
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 Note
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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
-
Arthur Armstrong Denny Family
-
Arthur Armstrong Denny
-
Description: Arthur Armstrong Denny
Written on verso: Enlarged daguerreotype of Mr. Arthur A. Denny presented by Mr. John Denison May 7, 1943.
Dates: between 1850 and 1860Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 1 -
Description: Arthur Armstrong DennyE.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.
Dates: 1890?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 2 -
Description: Arthur Armstrong DennyDates: 1890?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 3
-
Description: Arthur Armstrong DennyDates: 1890?Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 4
-
Description: Arthur Armstrong Denny
Halftone copy of item 4 manipulated for printing.
Dates: 1890?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 5 -
Description: Residence of Arthur Armstrong DennyTheodore 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.
Dates: August 2, 1900Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 6a-b
-
-
Mary Ann Boren Denny
-
Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 7
-
Description: Mary Ann Boren DennyFrank La Roche, Seattle (photographer)
Background of photograph around subject's head masked out with paint.
Dates: 1894?Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 8
-
-
Margaret Lenora Denny
-
Dates: between 1897 and 1915Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 9
-
Description: 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.
Dates: between 1897 and 1915Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 10
-
-
Rolland Herschell Denny
-
Description: Rolland Herschell Denny portraitMorrison Photographers, Champlain Building, Chicago (photographer)Dates: 1899?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 11
-
Dates: between 1932 and 1935Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 12
-
Description: Rolland Herschell Denny and Edmond Meany seated on bench at Sylvan Theater, University of Washington, SeattleAsahel Curtis(59366) (photographer)Dates: 1932?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 13
-
Description: Rolland Denny and Edmond Meany at ceremony unveiling tablet at site of Arthur A. Denny HomesteadDates: May 21, 1933Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 14-20
-
-
-
David Thomas Denny Family
-
Dates: circa 1857Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 21
-
David Thomas Denny
-
Dates: between 1889 and 1890Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 22
-
Description: David Thomas Denny at his Keechelus Lake HeadquartersLawrence 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.
Dates: 1899Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 23 -
Description: David T. Denny Residence at Republican Street with dog, possibly "Curly," on the front porchDates: between 1870 and 1890Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 24
-
-
Dates: between 1906 and 1909Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 25
-
Emily Inez Denny
-
Dates: 1882?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 26
-
Description: Emily Inez Denny portraitM.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.
Dates: 1889?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 27 -
Dates: between 1917 and 1918Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 28
-
Description: Emily Inez Denny portraitJames and Merrihew, Eitel Building, 2nd and Pike, Seattle (photographer)
Written on verso: Oct 17th - From Aunt Em.
Dates: between 1917 and 1918Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 29
-
-
Anna Louisa Denny
-
Dates: 1882?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 30
-
Description: 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.
Dates: between 1888 and 1928Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 31
-
-
Dates: between 1930 and 1940Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 32
-
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
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
