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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Aerial photograph of Pike Place Market looking south
Aerial photograph of Pike Place Market facing south from the intersection of Western Avenue and Lenora Street. The viaduct and waterfront piers can be seen on the right side of the photo.
Identifier: spl_sh_00010
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Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin inquiring about public markets, April 29, 1927
Letter from William Crowley to Arthur Goodwin asking after the progress of his book on public markets. Crowley also asks Goodwin about the average salary paid to vendors in public markets and inquires if he is aware of Japanese farmers who would be interested in selling their goods at markets in California.
Identifier: spl_sh_00043
Date: 1927-04-29
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Map of downtown Seattle and Pike Place Market
Map showing 'the leading business houses and buildings adjacent to the Seattle Public Market District.' Along with the Pike Place Market buildings, business such as Frederick and Nelson, the Bon Marche, the Coliseum Theatre are also listed.
Identifier: spl_sh_00023
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Carl F. Kruse regarding his lack of advertising support for Pike Place Market, November 9, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Carl F. Kruse admonishing him for not advertising in the newspaper for the anniversary of Pike Place Market. Goodwin reminds Kruse that the terms of his lease require that he advertises to the amount of ten percent of his rent. He states 'We notice that you are advertising liberally your other locations, and I want to say quite frankly that we are not at all pleased with your attitude toward the Pike Place Market.'
Identifier: spl_sh_00099
Date: 1927-11-09
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to George C. Mason regarding Portland public market plans, October 28, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to George C. Mason responding to his request for input on proposed building plans for the Portland public market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00111
Date: 1927-10-28
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Pike Place Market from 1st Ave. and Pike St.
Photograph depicting Pike Place Market at the intersection of First Avenue and Pike Street in front of the Public Market Center sign. Signs for Roy's Fruits and Vegetables, Stage 1 Theater and the Leland Hotel can be seen in the background.
Identifier: spl_sh_00015
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to George L. Williams regarding the Tacoma Crystal Palace market and other public markets, June 21, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to George L. Williams regarding the financial details of the Tacoma Crystal Palace Market. He also mentions the possiblity of opening an additional market in San Jose, California.
Identifier: spl_sh_00131
Date: 1927-06-21
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Letter from Frank Stier Goodwin to Arthur Goodwin regarding an article on foreign markets, July 31, 1927
Letter from Frank Goodwin describing an article he is writing on foreign markets in the Levant to Arthur Goodwin.
Identifier: spl_sh_00088
Date: 1927-07-31
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to the Gillespie Auto Laundry asking about their car wash system, July 16, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Gillespie Auto Laundry asking about the particulars of their car wash system. Goodwin expresses interest in installing such a system in the Pike Place Market auto park.
Identifier: spl_sh_00086
Date: 1927-07-16
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Friend of the Market Pike Place Market Initiative Petition sheet, 1971
Petition asking the Seattle City Council to protect the market by creating the Pike Place Market Historical District.
Identifier: spl_ps_002
Date: 1971
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