File:Hotel Seattle, Seattle, ca 1900 (MOHAI 2921).jpg

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The Hotel Seattle was located near Pioneer Square, which was then the heart of Seattle's business district. The five-story brick and stone building had 200 rooms. It was close to the railroad depots, the docks, and the point where most of the city's streetcar lines started. The hotel was torn down in 1962 to make room for a parking garage. This photo shows the Hotel Seattle at the intersection of Yesler Way, James Street, and First Avenue.

Caption on image: Pioneer Square, Seattle. Caption by MOHAI staff.

• Subjects (LCTGM): Hotels--Washington (State)--Seattle; Commercial streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Business districts--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street railroads--Washington (State)--Seattle

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The photograph on which this is based has to be between 1905 and 1910, because the Seattle City Light Yesler Substation has been built, but the Old Public Safety Building has not. It's hard to see here, but easier on File:First Home of Seattle Public Library, ca. 1891 - DPLA - e739da4761686f57c742501848bc62ed.jpg.