Seattle Historical Photograph Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. More than 2,000 images reveal Seattle’s evolution. Early photos capture Seattle’s pioneers, the Great Fire of 1889 and the Denny Regrade along with historical buildings, streets and landmarks.
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Earshot Jazz, v.10, no.11, Nov. 1994
This issue acts as the November program for the World Jazz Festival 1994. It begins with an article on Geoff Stone and Mike Harper and their interview with Mike Marlin, page 1. This issue holds notes on Ron Hudson, Bill Anthony, Andrew Drury, Jim Noley, Wayne Horvitz, Paul deBarros, the Garfield Jazz Band, Greg Williamson, Hans Teuber, Doug Miller, Don Lanphere, Bud Young, Gaye Anderson, Jimmy Allen, Pacific Desserts, Laura May Abraham, Roadside Attraction, Sonny Booker, Salute a Citta, and Joan Smallwood, page 2. An announcement about continuing the Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts is on page 2. On page 3, Lynette Westendorf sends appreciation to all of the contributors and donors of the World Jazz Festival. On page 6, Joseph Murphy discusses the musicianship and experience of Ornette Coleman. On page 7, Sandra Burlingame features Jerry Granelli in an artist biography. Steve Robinson relates a story about the patron-performer relationship on a specific night in October at the Rainbow venue, page 8. On page 9, Keith Raether describes the new Perpetual Motion series at Tractor Tavern in Ballard. The Pacific Jazz Institute has an announcement of an increase in their activity on page 9. On page 11, Annabelle Wilson and Sandra Burlingame write performance previews for Jim Knapp, Stephanie Skura, and Bud Shank. Earshot announces upcoming artists and groups performing in their Living Spirit of Jazz series on page 13, including Dave Frishberg, Savoy Swing Band, Freeplay, Kendra Shank Quartet, and Babkas. On page 15, Chuck Metcalf, Mike Marlin, and Roberta Penn review live performances of Coltrane Time, the Andrew Drury Project, Lincoln Briney, and Combo Craig. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Another Place by Jerry Granelli, Art and Aviation 1 by Jane Ira Bloom, Afterglow by Kendra Shank, Freeplay by Freeplay, The Real Howard Roberts by Howard Roberts, How 'Bout Now by Tall Jazz, On the Shoulders of Giants by Gordon Lee, Leroy Vinnegar, Dick Berk, Warren Rand, I Told You So by Bud Shank, Going Back Home by the Ginger Baker Trio, Summit Conference by Reggie Workman, The Talk of the Town by Bennie Wallace, and Elevations by Lisle Ellis, page 20. Cover art is a photograph of Ornette Coleman on saxophone.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1994_10_11
Date: 1994-11
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Earshot Jazz, v.7, no.7, Aug. 1991
This issue begins with an article on the Jazz Police, written by Andrew Freund, page 1. This issue holds notes on Chuck Deardorf, Kelly Deardorf, Don Lanphere, Floyd Standifer, John Stowell, Bruce Phares, Jay Clayton, Peggy Stern, Diane Schuur, Miek Sarin, Brad Schoeppach, Glen Moore, Nancy King, and Ralph Towner, page 2. On page 3, Joseph Murphy discusses changes happening at KPLU-FM. Bud Young and his record store are featured on page 4 by Sandra Burlingame. An artist update on Daniel Barry is written by Andrew Freund on page 7. A brief biography of Richard Warner is written by Sandra Burlingame on page 9. Andrew Freund reviews live performances of the Jazz Alley Showcase and Beth Winter, page 10. Sandra Burlingame discusses the Nation Jazz Network, which promotes Jazz to expand audiences and support to Jazz artists, page 12. A brief article in memoriam of recently passed saxophonist, Floyd Turnham, Jr, page 12. Earshot Jazz reviews the albums Koputai by Jerry Granelli, Standing on Fishes by Phil Sheeran, The Suspect by Roadside Attraction, Jerry Michelson's new album, and No Doubt About It by Art No Art, page 13. Cover art is a photograph of the Jazz Police performing at Pacific Northwest Brewing Company.
Identifier: spl_ej_571712_1991_07_07
Date: 1991-08
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Pacific Builder and Engineer, v. 5, no. 23, Jun. 8, 1907
Identifier: spl_pbe_3022043_1907_05_23
Date: 1907-06-08
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Pacific Science Center arches, ca. 1962
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle. Seattle Center. Science Center. Arches, fountains and pool. Architects: Yamasaki Minoru, and associates; Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson."
Identifier: spl_shp_21657
Date: 1962?
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Jewish Transcript, v. 14, no. 41, Dec. 10, 1937
Identifier: spl_jt_3018328_14_41
Date: 1937-12-10
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Jewish Transcript, v. 25, no. 16, Jan. 19, 1948
Identifier: spl_jt_3018327_25_16
Date: 1948-01-19
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Workers guide steel plate into place on Space Needle, ca. November 8, 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_70070016
Date: 1961-11-08
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View from 2nd Ave. and Pike St., 1870
Transcribed from photograph: "Views. From Second Avenue and Pike Street. 1870. 1. A. A. Denny house. 2. Yesler's mill and wharf. 3. Front Street. 4. Union Street."
Identifier: spl_shp_5099
Date: 1870
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George Tsutakawa working on "Naramore Fountain," 1967
Transcribed from photograph: "Seattle Fountains. Naramore Fountain. Naramore fountain, designed by George Tsutakawa. 1967, Artist at work in his studio, Mt. Baker district, Seattle. Photo by the Seattle Times."
Identifier: spl_shp_35070
Date: 1967
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Space Needle workers, ca. December 28, 1961
Identifier: spl_gg_76210015
Date: 1961-12-28
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