Seattle Sawdust: Bits and Pieces from the Seattle Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Seattle is literally built on sawdust. As pioneer mill owner Henry Yesler told historian Hubert Howe Bancroft, "We commenced sawing wood under a shed in March '53; the saw dust we filled swamps with, and the slabs we built a wharf with." This collection presents some of Seattle's historical "sawdust" - unique and interesting materials from The Seattle Public Library's Seattle Collection.
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks brochure, July 4, 1967
Brochure marking the 50th Anniversary of the dedication ceremony for the Lake Washington Ship Canal and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
Identifier: spl_saw_2173316
Date: 1967-07-04
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Seattle, Metropolis of the Charmed Land of the American Continent, the Pacific Northwest, ca. 1925
Promotional booklet discussing highlights of Western Washington including the natural scenery, Mount Rainier, the University of Washington rowing crew, homes, agriculture, the San Juan Islands, the Ballard locks and ship canal, the downtown waterfront, Volunteer Park and Husky Stadium.
Identifier: spl_saw_2276471
Date: 1925
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The City of Seattle Illustrated, ca. 1909
Promotional booklet advertising highlights of Seattle's history and culture in preparation for the upcoming Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The booklet includes many photographs of prominent buildings, streets, people, parks, churches, schools and attractions.
Identifier: spl_saw_259741
Date: 1909
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Lake Washington Canal and Seattle's Harbor Development Prior to the Establishment of the Port of Seattle, 1936
Typescript describes the historical development Seattle's waterfront prior to the inception of the Port of Seattle. The document discusses the improvement of Seattle's tidelands along with the dispute over the southern and northern canal routes, James A. Moore's push for a canal to open up development of Kirkland and Hiram M. Chittenden's involvement as engineer.
Identifier: spl_saw_2173247
Date: 1936
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Pierson's Scenic Album and Directory of Seattle, ca. 1920
Approximately 44 original photographs promoting and advertising Seattle businesses and buildings; majority of photographs of Seattle by Pierson Photo Co.
Identifier: spl_saw_3208365
Date: 1920
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Is the Lake Washington Canal a General Necessity at this Time?, ca. 1909
Pamphlet tracing the history of attempts to procure local and national support for a canal through Lake Union and advising that the cost to Seattleites may be too high to make the canal a viable project.
Identifier: spl_saw_326328_01
Date: 1909
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Seattle: World city that had to be!, 1930
Booklet documenting the history and achievements of Seattle including settlers arriving at Alki, the shipping and lumber industries, the 1889 fire, the regrades, the Lake Washington Ship Canal, the Gold Rush and trade with Alaska. Seattle's parks and natural environment along with the University of Washington and nearby tourism attractions are featured. Also included are photographs of prominent buildings in the city.
Identifier: spl_saw_222161
Date: 1930
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