Tag Archives: Montlake
Aerial of Museum of History & Industry from Southeast, Seattle, ca. 1952
Aerial of Museum of History & Industry from Southeast, Seattle, ca. 1952
MOHAI’s 60th Anniversary is today!
The Museum of History and Industry opened its doors on February 15, 1952 just south of the Montlake cut. The original south entrance circular driveway disappeared with the construction of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge and State Route 520 that opened on August 28, 1963. Other modifications included blocking out the southerly windows of the transportation ramp on the west end and moving the entrance to the north side. Though the south entrance no longer exists the elevated entrance ramp remains.
Photographer: Unknown
Image Date: ca. 1952
Image Number: 2002.54.2
To order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact us on our website or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph.
Montlake Cut Under Construction, Seattle, ca. 1915
The Lake Washington Ship Canal followed the routes of earlier canals and streams which connected Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Salmon Bay. This view looks west through the Montlake Cut towards the north end of Capitol Hill.
Photographer: Unknown
Image Date: ca. 1915
Image Number: 2002.3.2023
To order a reproduction or to inquire about permissions contact photos@seattlehistory.org or phone us at 206-324-1126. Please refer to the Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph.
…Looking Up
Thursday Hidden Treasure
Looking through the periscope, you can see one of our moving trucks. - Photo by Curt M Fischer
This week’s edition of Thursday Hidden Treasure is a little different. This week we are highlighting an artifact that many people remember, that has been on display for years and is very well beloved. That’s right, the periscope! Continue reading »
…Helping Out a Friend
Dear MOHAI Friends and Followers,
As you may have read in the news last week, MOHAI’s agreement with the Seattle Mayor’s Office – one which would allow the museum to reopen in 2012 at the historic Armory at South Lake Union – is now being called into question. If we are unable to resolve this issue swiftly, MOHAI will be forced to close, and may not reopen. Continue reading »
