File:Alaska Steamship Company (1905) (ADVERT 189).jpeg

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In 1895, the Alaska Steamship Company was founded by Charles Peabody and it profited tremendously from shipping cargo, especially during the Alaskan Gold Rush. In 1898, the company formed a subsidiary called the Puget Sound Navigation Company, which gained full control of Puget Sound ferry service in 1935.

  • Geographic coverage: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Subjects (LCTGM): Ships; Steamboats; Ferries
  • Categories: Steamships, ferries and boats; Transportation and communication
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English: Early Advertising of the West Collection
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English: Alaska Steamship Company
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institution QS:P195,Q219563
Department
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University of Washington: Special Collections
Accession number
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189
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Text:
Operating the twin flyers Jefferson and Dolphin every five days. Between Seattle and Ketchikan, Douglas, Juneau, Haines and Skagway. Also the A1 Steamers Dirigo and Farallon. On weekly schedule between Seattle and all points in southeastern Alaska...Victoria, B.C.-Port Townsend Route.
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Polk's Seattle Directory Company
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ADV0010
Company/Advertising Agency
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Alaska Steamship Company
Publisher
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Polk's Seattle Directory Company
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Seattle
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Seattle city directory, p. 96

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