Paul Dorpat Collection | The Seattle Public Library
  • Garden Theater just after closure, 3rd Ave. between Pike St. and Pine St., September 18, 1979

    Garden Theater just after closure, 3rd Ave. between Pike St. and Pine St., September 18, 1979

    Dorpat, Paul

    Also known as the Winter Garden Theater, it opened in December 1920 and closed in June 1979 as the Garden Art Theater. The Fischer Studio Building appears to the right of the theater and the Melbourne House Building appears to the left.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00023

    Date: 1978-09-18

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  • Aerial view of downtown Seattle looking SE from 4th Ave. and Columbia St., December 10, 1982

    Aerial view of downtown Seattle looking SE from 4th Ave. and Columbia St., December 10, 1982

    Dorpat, Paul

    Aerial view of the I-5 freeway, 4th Ave. and 5th Ave. starting at Columbia St. and going through downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square, and the International District. Construction of Columbia Tower and the King County Adult Detention building can be seen, as well as the Yesler Way bridge over the freeway, the former Seattle City Hall and King County Administration building.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00016

    Date: 1982-12-10

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  • University Bridge, looking east, July 10, 1960

    University Bridge, looking east, July 10, 1960

    Dorpat, Paul

    The University Bridge opened in 1919, connecting Seattle's University District with Eastlake. In this photograph, the bridge is open as boats travel underneath from Portage Bay to Lake Union.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00001

    Date: 1960-07-10

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  • S. Washington St. east from 4th Ave. S., May 30, 1968

    S. Washington St. east from 4th Ave. S., May 30, 1968

    Dorpat, Paul

    View of S. Washington St. looking east from 4th Ave. S. with the Terrace View Hotel and Astor Hotel visible in the distance. The Astor Hotel was designed by architects Thompson & Thompson and built in the former Japantown section of Seattle's International District in 1909, featuring a 400-seat cultural and performing arts theater, the Nippon Kan Theater. The theater served as a Japanese community center until 1942, when it was boarded up during the Japanese American internment.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00011

    Date: 1968-05-30

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  • Municipal News v. 55, no. 1, Jan. 11, 1965

    Municipal News v. 55, no. 1, Jan. 11, 1965

    Page 2 has article on Pike Place Market Redevelopment Plan.

    Identifier: spl_mn_818362_55_01

    Date: 1965-01-11

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  • Parsons Gardens, Queen Anne, May 7, 1967

    Parsons Gardens, Queen Anne, May 7, 1967

    Dorpat, Paul

    Parsons Gardens or Parsons Memorial Garden was donated to the city of Seattle in 1956 by the children of Reginald H. Parsons and Maude Parsons and was designated a Seattle landmark in 1980. This photograph also shows the Stuart-Balcom House above the gardens, another Seattle landmark designated in 1984.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00047

    Date: 1967-05-07

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  • Aurora Bridge from Smith St. dead end, October 2, 1958

    Aurora Bridge from Smith St. dead end, October 2, 1958

    Dorpat, Paul

    View of the Aurora Avenue Bridge looking north, taken from the dead end of Smith Street in East Queen Anne.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00008

    Date: 1958-10-02

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  • Yesler Way, east from Western Avenue, April 4, 1961

    Yesler Way, east from Western Avenue, April 4, 1961

    Dorpat, Paul

    Showing views of Smith Tower, and the Seattle Hotel building the day after its demolition began on April 3, 1961.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00035

    Date: 1961-04-04

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  • 1st Ave. south from University St., May 23, 1969

    1st Ave. south from University St., May 23, 1969

    Dorpat, Paul

    Corner of 1st Ave. and University St. in downtown Seattle. Looking south, several businesses can be seen, including Western Leather Works, Pacific Loans, other lending establishments, and Zobrist's Consumer Electronics shop.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00018

    Date: 1969-05-23

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  • Drumheller Fountain, University of Washington, ca. 1980s

    Drumheller Fountain, University of Washington, ca. 1980s

    Dorpat, Paul

    Exterior view looking south towards the Drumheller Fountain on the University of Washington campus. Mary Gates Hall appears on the left. Johnson Hall appears on right.

    Identifier: spl_dor_00039

    Date: 1985?

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