Clarence and Otto Langstaff Photographs, circa 1900-1920
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Lib1993.8.1: Standard Furniture Building exterior decorated for Seattle Day, Second and Pine Streets, 1909
- Lib1993.8.2: Miniature railway ride, Madison Park, circa 1909
- Lib1993.8.3: Great Northern Railway Bridge and Government Locks, circa 1915
- Lib1993.8.4: Leschi Park, view of Johnston's Launch, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.5: Miniature railway ride, Saschia Park, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.6: Denny Blaine Lake Park train depot, 1904 September 1
- Lib1993.8.7: Rural streetcar line near Lawton, circa 1908
- Lib1993.8.8: Langstaff home with people on front porch, 3205 West Elmore, Seattle, circa 1908
- Lib1993.8.9: Radmore Place looking east near Mt. Baker Tunnel, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.10: Hot air balloon over Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds, 1909
- Lib1993.8.11: Portage Bay and University of Washington, 1909
- Lib1993.8.12: Military parade formation near the Bon Marche, Second Avenue, Seattle, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.13: Railroad Avenue and Puget Sound Machinery Depot, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.14: Alaska Building, Second Avenue and Cherry Street, 1904
- Lib1993.8.15: Tent in the woods with young men in front of campfire, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.16: Seattle waterfront with tugboat Richard Holyoke and steamer Indiana, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.17: View of Elliott Bay with ships, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.18: US Minnesota at Smith Cove Pier 88, circa1910
- Lib1993.8.19: Members of Glaziers Local Union Number 188 in uniform with banner in front of Standard Furniture Co, building, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.20: Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63, group of uniformed men with banner, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.21: Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63, group of uniformed men with banner, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.22: Glaziers Local Union No. 188, group of uniformed men posing with banner, circa 1900
- Lib1993.8.23: Fleet Week ships on the water, 1908
- Lib1993.8.24: Fleet Week warships on the water, 1908
- Lib1993.8.25: USS Louisiana, Fleet Week, 1908
- Lib1993.8.26: Ships moored at Pier 90-91, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.27: Fallen tree across road in Woodland Park, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.28: Eight children posing on top of large fallen tree in Woodland Park, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.29: Woodland Park trail with three people, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.30: Bridge over railroad tracks in Woodland Park, 1904 September 1
- Lib1993.8.31: Logging camp with buildings and steam donkey, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.32: Pioneer Square street scene celebration, circa 1910
- Lib1993.8.33: Ballard Locks under construction, 1914
- Lib1993.8.34: Ballard Locks under construction, 1914
- Lib1993.8.35: Ballard Locks under construction, 1914
- Lib1993.8.36: Ballard Locks under construction, 1914
- Lib1993.8.37: Great Northern Railway Bridge construction, 1912
- Lib1993.8.38: John Benjamin Russell in his general store, Seaview Avenue, Ballard, circa 1920
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Langstaff, Clarence, 1880-1941; ; Langstaff, Otto, 1883-1969
- Title
- Clarence and Otto Langstaff Photographs
- Dates
- circa 1900-1920 (inclusive)18951925
- Quantity
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37 negatives (glass and film)
37 modern prints, 1 vintage print - Collection Number
- Lib1993.8 (accession)
- Summary
- Photographs of early 20th century Seattle scenes, including Seattle parks and recreation, landmark buildings, construction projects including Ballard locks, logging, railroads, streetcars, Pioneer Square celebrations, downtown parades, maritime activities and ships
- Repository
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Museum of History & Industry, Sophie Frye Bass Library
P.O. Box 80816
Seattle, WA
98108
Telephone: 2063241126 x102
library@mohai.org - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public by appointment.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical Note
The brothers Clarence and Otto Langstaff, of Seattle, were prolific amateur photographers. Clarence Langstaff (1880-1941) worked as a carpenter and also spent time on Mt. Rainier as a guide. He resided at 4419 32nd Avenue North in Magnolia. Otto Langstaff (1883-1969) worked for fifty years at W.P. Fuller Company as a glazier, and was a member of United Glass Union #188. He served in the Washington National Guard in 1901. He and his wife Bessie had three sons, Russell, Lee and Eugene. They resided at 3205 W. Elmore Street.
Content Description
The collection consists of photographs taken by Clarence and Otto Langstaff. Since both were avid amateur photographs who did not often sign their negatives, it is mostly unknown to which brother each image is attributable. The collection depicts a variety of subjects and activities, including Seattle parks and recreation, landmark buildings, construction projects, logging, railroads, streetcars, Pioneer Square celebrations, downtown parades, maritime activities, and ships. The collection includes an exterior view of the Langstaff family home at 3205 W. Elmore Street, and group photographs of the Glaziers Local Union.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
View selections from the collection in MOHAI's online collections.
Restrictions on Use
The Museum of History & Industry is the owner of the materials in the Sophie Frye Bass Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from MOHAI before any reproduction use. The museum does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Clarence and Otto Langstaff Photographs, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle
Administrative Information
Location of Collection
2a.1.7 (photographic prints)Location of Collection
4b.6.dr1 (glass negatives)Location of Collection
32.2 (film negatives)Acquisition Information
The modern copy photographs in the collection were made from the original glass and film negatives on short-term loan to MOHAI from Russell Langstaff in 1993. In 2015, those original negatives were received in donation from the Russell O. Langstaff estate as part of MOHAI accession 2015.97. The negatives, which had been numbered with Lib1993.8 item numbers at the time of the loan, were added to this collection in 2016.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Lib1993.8.1: Standard Furniture Building exterior decorated for Seattle Day, Second and Pine StreetsDates: 1909
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Description: Lib1993.8.2: Miniature railway ride, Madison ParkDates: circa 1909
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Description: Lib1993.8.3: Great Northern Railway Bridge and Government LocksDates: circa 1915
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Description: Lib1993.8.4: Leschi Park, view of Johnston's LaunchDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.5: Miniature railway ride, Saschia ParkDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.6: Denny Blaine Lake Park train depotDates: 1904 September 1
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Description: Lib1993.8.7: Rural streetcar line near LawtonDates: circa 1908
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Description: Lib1993.8.8: Langstaff home with people on front porch, 3205 West Elmore, SeattleDates: circa 1908
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Description: Lib1993.8.9: Radmore Place looking east near Mt. Baker TunnelDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.10: Hot air balloon over Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition groundsDates: 1909
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Description: Lib1993.8.11: Portage Bay and University of WashingtonDates: 1909
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Description: Lib1993.8.12: Military parade formation near the Bon Marche, Second Avenue, SeattleDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.13: Railroad Avenue and Puget Sound Machinery DepotDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.14: Alaska Building, Second Avenue and Cherry StreetDates: 1904
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Description: Lib1993.8.15: Tent in the woods with young men in front of campfire
Sign nailed on tree: "Camp Revasyenom" (Moneysaver)
Dates: circa 1900 -
Description: Lib1993.8.16: Seattle waterfront with tugboat Richard Holyoke and steamer IndianaDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.17: View of Elliott Bay with shipsDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.18: US Minnesota at Smith Cove Pier 88Dates: circa1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.19: Members of Glaziers Local Union Number 188 in uniform with banner in front of Standard Furniture Co, buildingDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.20: Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63, group of uniformed men with bannerDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.21: Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63, group of uniformed men with bannerDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.22: Glaziers Local Union No. 188, group of uniformed men posing with bannerDates: circa 1900
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Description: Lib1993.8.23: Fleet Week ships on the waterClarence Langstaff (photographer)Dates: 1908
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Description: Lib1993.8.24: Fleet Week warships on the waterClarence Langstaff (photographer)Dates: 1908
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Description: Lib1993.8.25: USS Louisiana, Fleet WeekClarence Langstaff (photographer)Dates: 1908
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Description: Lib1993.8.26: Ships moored at Pier 90-91Dates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.27: Fallen tree across road in Woodland ParkDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.28: Eight children posing on top of large fallen tree in Woodland ParkDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.29: Woodland Park trail with three peopleDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.30: Bridge over railroad tracks in Woodland ParkDates: 1904 September 1
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Description: Lib1993.8.31: Logging camp with buildings and steam donkeyDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.32: Pioneer Square street scene celebrationDates: circa 1910
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Description: Lib1993.8.33: Ballard Locks under constructionDates: 1914
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Description: Lib1993.8.34: Ballard Locks under constructionDates: 1914
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Description: Lib1993.8.35: Ballard Locks under constructionDates: 1914
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Description: Lib1993.8.36: Ballard Locks under constructionDates: 1914
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Description: Lib1993.8.37: Great Northern Railway Bridge constructionDates: 1912
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Description: Lib1993.8.38: John Benjamin Russell in his general store, Seaview Avenue, Ballard
Grandfather of Russell O. Langstaff
Dates: circa 1920
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Buildings--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Seattle, Wash.)
- Labor unions--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Leschi Park (Seattle, Wash.)
- Ships-Washington (State)--Seattle
- Woodland Park (Seattle, Wash.)
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints
