Washington has a few big cities, but Seattle’s been the largest metro area in our state by far for years. Long before we had the Space Needle or Monorail, this major city was significantly different than it is today. Thankfully, these 12 vintage photos of Seattle from the 1930s are still around for us to admire. You may be surprised by how much has changed:
- This was the stunning night view from Smith Tower in Seattle, 1937.
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- The Aurora Bridge under constuction in 1931.
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- Driving on the Aurora Bridge in 1932 had a lot less traffic than it does now.
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- The corner of Second Ave and Pike Street downtown, 1934.
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- Hopping on the bus to East Green Lake, 1937.
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- The Seattle waterfront in 1935.
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- The U.S.S. Tatnuck was seen here passing under the Fremont Bridge in 1936.
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- This was the Chief Seattle statue on 5th Ave and Denny Way in 1936. You can still find the structure in Belltown.
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- The Ballard Bridge under construction, 1939.
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- Looking down Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle, 1937.
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- In this photo, you can see Lake Union from the Queen Anne Hill. Taken in 1936.
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- The side of this old trash can downtown read, “Seattle is the cleanest and healthiest city in America. Help keep it so.”
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Aren’t these vintage photos of Seattle amazing? Do you have any photos of Emerald City, or any other cities in our state from the 1930s? Share them with us on Facebook!
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