Suzanne Hittman Collection of the Pike Place Market
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Explore the early history of the Pike Place Market through letters, receipts, plans, rental agreements and other documents related to the market’s business.
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Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin congratulating him on the success of the Tacoma Crystal Palace Public Market and describing the markets in New York, June 14, 1927
Letter from John J. Rowan to Arthur Goodwin congratulating him on the success of the Tacoma Crystal Palace Public Market. Rowan also describes the current state of the public market in New York City, stating that the plans to build a similar market have been mired by politics and progress is slow.
Identifier: spl_sh_00119
Date: 1927-06-14
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Letter from Frank Stier Goodwin to Arthur Goodwin regarding payment for his article on foreign markets, September 28, 1927
Letter from Frank Stier Goodwin thanking Arthur Goodwin for sending him 35 dollars in payment for his article on foreign markets, 'Through the Levant with a Market-Basket.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00093
Date: 1927-09-28
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mrs. Alywin regarding her position at the the post office, November 28, 1927
Letter to Mrs. Aylwin promising to hire an assistant to help her with the increased workload at the Pike Place Market post office during the holidays.
Identifier: spl_sh_00067
Date: 1928-11-28
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Flower vendors at Pike Place Market
Two women standing before their flower stall at Pike Place Market. Baskets hang in the background.
Identifier: spl_sh_00007
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to John Clifford regarding an empty market stall and the Bonnie Brae Ball Room, July 18, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin instructing John Clifford, the assistant manager of Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. regarding the rent for an empty stall next to Murray's Meat Market. He also asks Clifford to check on the structural integrity of the Bonnie Brae Ball Room. He explains 'some of the modern dances put a special strain upon the building as a large majority of the dancers jump from three to six inches in the air, all landing at the same time. This is what wrecked a building in Boston and is worth taking into consideration.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00037
Date: 1927-07-18
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to P.B. Murray regarding an overdue rent payment, September 28, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to P.B. Murray of Murray Meat Market, stating that it has come to his attention that Murray believes he does not have to pay rent for the month of September. Goodwin states that Murray's rent is in fact due but they are allowing a 75 dollar discount for the month to account for the market stalls currently undergoing changes.
Identifier: spl_sh_00109
Date: 1927-09-26
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Carlson regarding improvements to the space near the Central Printing Company, November 28, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Carlson responding to his concerns over the unfavorable surroundings for his Central Printing Company on Western Avenue. Goodwin notes that they are working on making improvements to the alley outside the business and offers a reduction in rent.
Identifier: spl_sh_00133
Date: 1927-11-28
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to N. Nikani regarding Pike Place Public Markets, Inc. stock, March 23, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to N. Nikani explaining his options for disposing of his Pike Place Public Markets, Inc., stock.
Identifier: spl_sh_00112
Date: 1927-09-23
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Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin regarding the Crystal Palace Public Market in Tacoma, February 10, 1927
In his letter, Crowley congratulates Goodwin on the plans for the Crystal Palace Market in Tacoma and expresses his regret that Goodwin would not help plan a similar market in Los Angeles.
Identifier: spl_sh_00045
Date: 1927-02-10
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mrs. Alywin offering her a raise for her position at the post office, May 3, 1927
Letter thanking Mrs. Aylwin for her explanation of the increased traffic at the Pike Place Market post office and offering her a salary of $20.00 to account for the heavier workload.
Identifier: spl_sh_00065
Date: 1927-05-03
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