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Christmas Decorations on University Way, Seattle, ca. 1926
University Way, nicknamed ”The Ave” is the business district closest to the University of Washington. University students, faculty, and staff can easily walk to the University Bookstore, restaurants, banks, and other businesses in the area. This photo, taken around 1926, shows the Ave decorated for Christmas.
Photographer: Webster & Stevens
Image Date: 1926
Image Number: 1983.10.3434.2
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Children at a Christmas Program With a Swiss Theme at the Museum of History & Industry, Seattle, 1963
Christmas ’Round the World was an annual event held at the Museum of History and Industry during the holidays. Christmas trees adorned the gallery, each decorated with traditional handmade ornaments from a different country. Programs includedvarious live performances such as these children in Swiss costume blowing bone horns.
Photographer: Stuart B. Hertz
Image Date: 1963
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Image Number: 1986.5.1689.1
Christmas Decorations at Frederick & Nelson, Seattle, 1943
Seattle’s Frederick & Nelson had a talented staff of designers who worked year around to create the department store’s decorations and displays. The store was most famous for its Christmas windows. Over the years, these colorful windows showcasedtoys, moving electric trains, live reindeer, a functioning skating rink, and Santa Claus himself.
Photographer: Webster & Stevens
Image Date: 1943
Image Number: 1983.10.14524.21
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…A Large Man in a Red Suit
Thursday Hidden Treasure
Frederick & Nelson always had a special place in their heart for Santa Claus. Throughout the first part of the 1900s, Santa made special visits to the store and his image was frequently part of window displays. (see this past post) Continue reading »
…Holiday Icons
Thursday Hidden Treasure
The Christmas season is an important one to American retailers. But retailers soon realized that it wasn’t just about making money, but in creating an experience for their shoppers, they could create an emotional bond with the store, their shoppers and the season which would be difficult to break. Continue reading »
…Running Out
Sunday Quote
As Yogi Berra once said, it’s deja vu all over again. He wasn’t talking about Frangos but he could have been. There’s a shortage of Frangos again this year, just like last. Continue reading »
