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Clarence and Otto Langstaff Photographs, circa 1900-1920

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Langstaff, Clarence, 1880-1941; ; Langstaff, Otto, 1883-1969
Title
Clarence and Otto Langstaff Photographs
Dates
circa 1900-1920 (inclusive)
Quantity
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
Museum of History & Industry, Sophie Frye Bass Library

P.O. Box 80816
Seattle, WA
98108
Telephone: 2063241126 x102
library@mohai.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public by appointment.

Languages
English.
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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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

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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

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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.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Lib1993.8.1: Standard Furniture Building exterior decorated for Seattle Day, Second and Pine Streets
    Dates: 1909
  • Description: Lib1993.8.2: Miniature railway ride, Madison Park
    Dates: circa 1909
  • Description: Lib1993.8.3: Great Northern Railway Bridge and Government Locks
    Dates: circa 1915
  • Description: Lib1993.8.4: Leschi Park, view of Johnston's Launch
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.5: Miniature railway ride, Saschia Park
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.6: Denny Blaine Lake Park train depot
    Dates: 1904 September 1
  • Description: Lib1993.8.7: Rural streetcar line near Lawton
    Dates: circa 1908
  • Description: Lib1993.8.8: Langstaff home with people on front porch, 3205 West Elmore, Seattle
    Dates: circa 1908
  • Description: Lib1993.8.9: Radmore Place looking east near Mt. Baker Tunnel
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.10: Hot air balloon over Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds
    Dates: 1909
  • Description: Lib1993.8.11: Portage Bay and University of Washington
    Dates: 1909
  • Description: Lib1993.8.12: Military parade formation near the Bon Marche, Second Avenue, Seattle
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.13: Railroad Avenue and Puget Sound Machinery Depot
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.14: Alaska Building, Second Avenue and Cherry Street
    Dates: 1904
  • 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 Indiana
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.17: View of Elliott Bay with ships
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.18: US Minnesota at Smith Cove Pier 88
    Dates: circa1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.19: Members of Glaziers Local Union Number 188 in uniform with banner in front of Standard Furniture Co, building
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.20: Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63, group of uniformed men with banner
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.21: Amalgamated Glass Workers Local Union 63, group of uniformed men with banner
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.22: Glaziers Local Union No. 188, group of uniformed men posing with banner
    Dates: circa 1900
  • Description: Lib1993.8.23: Fleet Week ships on the water
    Clarence Langstaff (photographer)
    Dates: 1908
  • Description: Lib1993.8.24: Fleet Week warships on the water
    Clarence Langstaff (photographer)
    Dates: 1908
  • Description: Lib1993.8.25: USS Louisiana, Fleet Week
    Clarence Langstaff (photographer)
    Dates: 1908
  • Description: Lib1993.8.26: Ships moored at Pier 90-91
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.27: Fallen tree across road in Woodland Park
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.28: Eight children posing on top of large fallen tree in Woodland Park
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.29: Woodland Park trail with three people
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.30: Bridge over railroad tracks in Woodland Park
    Dates: 1904 September 1
  • Description: Lib1993.8.31: Logging camp with buildings and steam donkey
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.32: Pioneer Square street scene celebration
    Dates: circa 1910
  • Description: Lib1993.8.33: Ballard Locks under construction
    Dates: 1914
  • Description: Lib1993.8.34: Ballard Locks under construction
    Dates: 1914
  • Description: Lib1993.8.35: Ballard Locks under construction
    Dates: 1914
  • Description: Lib1993.8.36: Ballard Locks under construction
    Dates: 1914
  • Description: Lib1993.8.37: Great Northern Railway Bridge construction
    Dates: 1912
  • Description: Lib1993.8.38: John Benjamin Russell in his general store, Seaview Avenue, Ballard

    Grandfather of Russell O. Langstaff

    Dates: circa 1920

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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
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