Everett was officially incorporated on May 4, 1893, the year the Great Northern Railroad came to the town. It was named for the son of Charles Colby, who along with Henry Hewitt and Colgate Hoyt founded the city. Everett is the county seat and largest city in Snohomish County. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Everett looking east from Wetmore Ave.
On August 2, 1909, the courthouse pictured here was destroyed by fire. The original architect, August Heide, designed the new courthouse building around three survivng stone arches. circa 1908.
Printed on front: Snohomish County Court House, Everett, Washington.
The Washington State Normal School was established in 1890 during the State Legislature’s first session. Classes began the following fall. In 1937, the name of the institution was changed to Central Washington College of Education, and in 1961 to Central Washington State College. In 1977 it became Central Washington University. circa 1905.
Printed on front: State Normal School, Ellensburg, Washington
The county seat for Pacific County, South Bend was likely named for its position on the Willapa River. The town started as a mill town in 1860, and incorporated in 1890. circa 1905.
Printed on front: So. Bend, Wn. A View of the Lower End of the City.
South Bend is the county seat for Pacific County. Incorporated in 1890, the name of the town comes from its position on Willapa River. The town began as a saw mill in 1860. circa 1905.
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South Beach was incorporated in 1890, after beginning as a mill town in 1860. Likely named for the town's position on the Willapa River, South Bend is the county seat for Pacific County. circa 1905.
The New Washington Hotel was constructed in 1907 and opened in 1908, after the original atop Denny Hill was demolished due to the regrade. Now known as the Josephinum/New Washington hotel, it has been low income housing since 1990. circa 1907.
Printed on front: The New Washington Hotel, Seattle.
Now serving several transit lines including the Sounder Commuter trains, the King Street Station was built in 1904-1906 by the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific Railway. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the building is being renovated. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Interior of Union Depot, Seattle, Washington.
Probably mis-identified as Ellensburg's earliest settler, since Toby was originally a Puget Sound Indian who was ostracized by his own people for befriending the whites during the Indian uprising of 1878. He was a familiar sight on the streets of Ellensburg along with his wife, Nancy. He died around 1911 at over 100 years of age. circa 1907.
Printed on front: Blind Toby, Over 100 Years of Age, Ellensburg's Earliest Settler
Seattle High School, later known briefly as Washington High School and far longer as Broadway High School, opened in 1902. The main building featured here was demolished in 1974, except for the auditorium that was built as an addition in 1911. circa 1908.
Printed on front: High School, Seattle, Washington.
