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 Arthur Goodwin to Mayor Bertha Landes regarding security staffing at Pike Place Market, March 16, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin requesting that Mayor Bertha Landes release Mike O'Brien from the night watchmen at Pike Place Market and grant C.M. Dinsmore the position instead.
Identifier: spl_sh_00078
Date: 1927-03-16
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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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Pike Place Market produce stall, ca. 1925
Pike Place Market stall stocked with produce for sale.
Identifier: spl_sh_00003
Date: 1925?
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Letter from George C. Mason to Arthur Goodwin regarding Portland public market plans, October 27, 1927
Letter from George C. Mason, an engineer, to Arthur Goodwin asking for his input on proposed building plans for the Portland public market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00110
Date: 1927-10-27
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Briggs regarding insurance for sprinkler flooding, December 9, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H.E. Briggs discussing a recent incident where parts of the market building were flooded due to sprinklers going off in the Leland Hotel. Goodwin asks if their insurance covers the damage caused by the sprinklers.
Identifier: spl_sh_00075
Date: 1927-12-09
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"#SeattleTogether" sign at 1st Ave. NW and N. 79th St., April 2, 2021
Identifier: spl_cvd_00018_039
Date: 2021-04-02
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mr. Stier regarding Pike Place Public Market finances for their expansion, June 24, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin to Mr. Stier regarding payments to Mrs. Pound and William P. Harper and Son for the upcoming expansion of Pike Place Market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00126
Date: 1928-06-24
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Letter from Campbell Neon Inc. regarding a Pike Place Market sign
Letter from J. Campbell of Campbell Neon Inc. describing planned alterations to the 'Entrance to Lower Level, Berg & Sons' sign that appears at Pike Place Market.
Identifier: spl_sh_00050
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Letter from Robert L. Laing to Arthur Goodwin informing him of City ordinance violations at Pike Place Market, August 18, 1927
Letter from Robert L. Laing, City of Seattle Fire Marshall, informing Arthur Goodwin that there are several violations of City ordinances in the Pike Place Market buildings. Attached to the letter is a list of the violations including fire escapes and flou chutes that do not conform to city requirements and rotten timbers in the Athenian Bakery.
Identifier: spl_sh_00101
Date: 1927-08-16
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Letter from Arthur Goodwin to H. Greenberg regarding his display at the Economy Department Store, June 21, 1927
Letter from Arthur Goodwin informing H. Greenberg that he will be able to use one of the show windows at the Economy Department Store for his displays.
Identifier: spl_sh_00085
Date: 1927-06-21
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