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Seattle (Wash.) -- History Boyd and Braas Photographs 
 Late 19th century photographs by William F. Boyd and George H. Braas. This small, searchable collection "shows the aftermath of the Seattle fire of June 6, 1889 and other pre-20th century views of Seattle, of its pioneers and of the surrounding region." Includes information about the collection and the photographers, and links to Boyd and Braas photographs in other collections. From Manuscripts, Special Collections and University Archives Division, University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/boydbraasweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 15, 2004 Calvin F. Todd Photographs
Collection of photos from Calvin F. Todd, who was "a commercial photographer in Washington State from ca. 1905 to the 1930s. ... The collection includes images of the University of Washington campus and scenes from Seattle including the waterfront, various buildings especially apartments, regrading activities, and the Pike Place Market." From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/toddweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Hard Drive to the Klondike: Promoting Seattle During the Gold Rush: A Historic Resource Study for the Seattle Unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
This report describes how the Klondike Gold Rush contributed to the development of Seattle. It discusses the Gold Rush legacy, early Seattle history, development of the city, interpretations, and historic resources in the modern era. Illustrated with photographs, maps, drawings, and vintage advertisements. Includes a bibliography. Prepared for the National Park Service by Historical Research Associates of Seattle. http://www.nps.gov/archive/klse/hrs/hrs.htm Topics: History, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Nov 11, 2006 HistoryLink.org: Pioneer Square Cybertour
"A guided photographic cybertour of Pioneer Square, Seattle's First Neighborhood and a National Historic District." Provides a map and historical and modern photos with annotations about 17 points of interest, including the Pioneer Place pergola, Smith Tower, and the Underground Seattle Tour (in which visitors can explore "sealed-over sidewalk passageways. ... [that date] back to post-fire [1889] reconstruction, when city engineers decided to raise Pioneer Square's streets a full story"). http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7055 Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 12, 2008 HistoryLink: Seattle's First Christmas
Essay "gleaned from much reading of local history" about the celebration of Christmas in New York Alki (the first settlement that become Seattle) in 1851, which took place "only six short weeks ... since the Arthur Denny party had made their historic landing." Includes a description of the participants and of the celebration, which included two wild geese, "a small amount of tea for the elders, and ... clam juice" for the children. http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&File_Id=4138 Topics: Christmas Last updated Oct 6, 2009 HistoryLink: The Free Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History
This site about Seattle, King County, and Washington state history features essays, oral histories, timelines, maps, documents, photo essays, and directories of local museums and heritage groups. The galleries section lists Washington state citizens who died in World War II and subsequent military conflicts. Also find links related to local and general history websites. http://www.historylink.org/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 8, 2009 Hoovervilles in Seattle
An online exhibit devoted to the clusters of makeshift packing box shacks erected in Seattle after the stock market crash of 1929. Features images of documents such as fliers distributed by the homeless, petitions, reports, excerpts from articles, and the inaugural addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Includes explanatory notes about the documents, photographs, and a bibliography. From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/Hoover/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Sep 3, 2008 James Patrick Lee Photographs
A collection of photographs taken by James P. Lee during the first half of the 20th century. "This collection contains 270 images ... that illustrate the architectural and engineering history of Seattle." Includes information about Lee and his photographs. Searchable, and browsable by topic or location. From University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/leeweb/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 18, 2005 King County Snapshots
This site presents Seattle and King County (Washington state) heritage, from the 1850s to the present, through historical images. A partnership between the Museum of History & Industry, the University of Washington Libraries, and "ten smaller historical organizations belonging to the Association of King County Historical Organizations has resulted in the scanning and cataloging of the 12,000 images featured on this Web presentation." Browsable and searchable. http://content.lib.washington.edu/imls/kcsnapshots/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 15, 2004 Klondike Gold Rush Historical Database
"This database contains photographs, newspaper clippings, documents, contemporary Seattle business names and locations, vessel sailing dates and passenger lists related to the 1897-1898 Klondike Gold Rush, which Seattle served as a major gateway for supplies and prospectors." Also includes materials about individuals from this period. Prepared and maintained by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Seattle and hosted by HistoryLink.org. http://historylink.org/Index.cfm?DisplayPage=klondike/index.cfm Topics: United States History Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Klondike Gold Rush [National Historical Park] -- Seattle Unit
Website for this national park that commemorates the impact of the "tens of thousands of people from across the United States and around the world [who] descended upon Seattle's commercial district" in 1897 and 1898 on their way to the Canadian Klondike. Includes details about activities, a curriculum guide (for grades 3-6), and news, such as the opening of the new visitor center in June 2006. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/klse/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Oct 21, 2009 Prosch Seattle Views Album
This exhibit consists of about 170 images from two photographic albums "collected and annotated by Thomas Prosch, one of Seattle's earliest pioneers. The photographs were taken by local photographers, among them Asahel Curtis, Webster and Stevens ... and the Peterson Brothers Studio. The albums trace the early history of Seattle and vicinity, ca. 1851-1906. Images include the Seattle Fire of 1889, early businesses and pioneer families." Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/prosch_seattleweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 28, 2005 Prosch Washington Views Album
This digital collection of about 100 images of Washington state came from an album assembled by Thomas Prosch, an early Seattle pioneer and newspaperman. The exhibit features early photographs of "the Wenatchee, Chelan and Okanogan regions, as well as historic Seattle and the Great Seattle Fire of 1889." Images include entire album pages with Prosch's original labels. Also includes a brief biography of Prosch. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/prosch_washingtonweb/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photography, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 28, 2005 Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History
"This site explores the history of movements for racial and economic justice in Seattle and western Washington State." Describes restrictive covenants applied to many Seattle neighborhoods and King County suburbs from 1910 through the 1960s. Features profiles of Seattle civil rights activists and organizations. Includes photographs, information about Seattle's ethnic press, and research reports on specific civil rights events. Searchable. From a University of Washington history and labor studies professor. http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Labor, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Dec 8, 2005 The Seattle Daily Times: 100 Years in the Pacific Northwest
In 1996, as part of The Seattle Times' 100th birthday celebration, weekly stories on Northwest history were prepared by historians Sharon Boswell and Lorraine McConaghy with the assistance of the newspaper staff. This site features the collection of stories and period photographs. Sets of discussion questions accompany each article. Includes a link to more information about The Seattle Times (originally called the Seattle Daily Times when it was founded in 1896). http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/special/centennial/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Seattle General Strike Project
This project "is a guide to the historical study of the Seattle General Strike of 1919 and related issues. It offers links to original research reports, published articles, photographs, political cartoons, document facsimiles, and extensive bibliographic and archival guides. In addition, there are links to related web projects." From the University of Washington Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies. http://depts.washington.edu/labhist/strike/ Topics: Labor, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Seattle Historical Postcards
This small online exhibit consists of vintage postcards featuring parks, buildings, and other sites in Seattle. The parks represented are Kinnear, Leschi, Lincoln, Madison, Madrona, Mount Baker, Volunteer, and Woodland. Also shown are the Hungerford Hotel, Kirkpatrick's restaurant, Machinery Hall, Smith Tower, Washington Shipping Corporation, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, and the YMCA. From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/Postcards/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Photograph Collections, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 3, 2008 Seattle Municipal Archives
This site has digitized material, dating from 1870, from the city archives of Seattle, Washington. The highlight is a searchable collection of over 47,000 images of the city's history. The site has a chronological listing of elected officials, election results (beginning with 1910), quick facts about the city, and information about the city's symbols. There are also online exhibits, links to related Web sites, and suggested research topics and resources for students and teachers. http://www.cityofseattle.net/cityarchives/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Apr 12, 2003 Seattle Photographs
This site presents an "ongoing digital collection of photographs documenting the neighborhoods of Seattle." Features images of stores, restaurants, businesses, residential streets, and transportation, and photographs from the Century 21 Exhibition of 1962. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content-dev.lib.washington.edu/seattleweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle History
Celebrating Seattle's 150th birthday in 2001, the Seattle P-I featured nine reports highlighting people and events in the history of the Pacific Northwest. The site covers topics such as the pioneering years, the 1962 World's Fair, a celebration of 100 years of Nordstrom's, the destruction of Mount Saint Helens, and the Kingdome. Biographical sketches of prominent Seattle founders and a collection of articles arranged by decade ("Seattle Century") complete the site. http://www.seattlepi.com/specials/seattlehistory/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle's Black History
This 2002 series of Seattle Post-Intelligencer articles describes the role played by black pioneers in shaping the history and character of Seattle. Features a timeline from 1852 to 2003. Includes historic photographs and links to additional resources. http://www.seattlepi.com/specials/blackhistory/ Topics: Black Resources Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Seattle: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
This guide to more than three dozen properties explores the history of Seattle over the past century and a half through descriptions and images of historic buildings, ships, monuments, and areas. Features a map, and a list of sites that links to photos, details, and related material. Sites include the Ballard Avenue Historic District, the International District, and the Arctic Building. Also includes links to related websites. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/seattle/index.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Seattle's City Halls
This online exhibit describes the spaces that the city government of Seattle has occupied throughout its history. "Seattle's City Halls have been located above a fire engine house, in a patchwork building dubbed the 'Castle,' in leased spaces, and, for the last forty years, in its own nondescript blue and grey municipal building." Includes historic photographs. From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.cityofseattle.net/CityArchives/Exhibits/cityHalls/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 3, 2008 Theodore E. Peiser Photographs
Collection of 140 photos taken by Theodore E. Peiser, "an early pioneer photographer [who] was active in Washington State from the 1880s to 1907. He documented early scenes in Seattle including pioneers, 1900 military expedition to China and the Territorial University." Includes a brief biography of the photographer. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/peiserweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Sep 12, 2006 They Called Them the "Mercer Girls": Washington Territory's Cargo of Brides
This site relates the story of 11 women who arrived in the Washington Territory in the 1864 as a result of the plans of Seattle resident Asa Mercer to balance the male-to-female ratio in Seattle. Features excerpts from 1864 newspapers announcing the arrival of the women, biographical information, a photo gallery of descendents of the women, and related information. From a genealogy enthusiast. http://www.mercergirls.com Topics: Notable People, Notable People: Women, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Unemployment and the WPA in Seattle
Presents information about the 1935 Works Progress Administration (later known as the Works Projects Administration) and its implementation in Seattle. Features background information and images of WPA documents such as petitions, reports, letters, and materials from the Downtown Local Unemployed Council's protest against forced labor. Includes a bibliography. From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/WPA/ Topics: Labor, Photograph Collections: History, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Aug 21, 2008 Women in Seattle City Government
This online exhibit describes how women in the city government of Seattle "have struggled since the City was founded to create a more hospitable environment for themselves and the women who came after them." Text and photographs present details about women in Seattle's police, fire, and parks departments. Features information about Mayor Bertha Knight Landes and librarian Mary "May" Banks. Also includes a timeline and bibliography. From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/Women/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 3, 2008 |
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