Category Archives: local history

Celebrating the Lake Washington Ship Canal Centennial

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Did you know the Ballard Locks turns 100 this year? In recognition of the anniversary, we’ve combed through our archives and digitized some of the most interesting maps, photos, postcards, correspondence, and more related to the history of the Lake … Continue reading →

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New to our Digital Collections: Seattle Mail and Herald

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Want to explore Seattle headlines from over 100 years ago? Take a look at our new Seattle Mail and Herald digital collection. The Mail and Herald was a weekly paper discussing the city’s news, politics, society events, entertainment and more. … Continue reading →

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Never Again: Japanese American WWII History and American Muslim Rights Today

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Seventy-five years ago, approximately 7,000 Seattleites were ordered by the U.S. military to leave their homes and sent to incarceration camps. Most ended up at desolate Minidoka in southern Idaho. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, signed on February … Continue reading →

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20 Essential Seattle Books, Part 2: Diversity

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

Here at the library, we’re often asked by both locals and newcomers, “What books are must reads for Seattleites?” While we’re not much for ‘must’ or ‘should,’ we thought we’d list twenty titles that capture essential aspects of the history and culture of this place. … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Have you ever wanted to explore the history behind some of Seattle’s unique bungalow homes? This month we launched a new digital collection featuring the iconic Bungalow Magazine that lets you do just that. Bungalow Magazine was published in Seattle … Continue reading →

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LEAPing through time: a history of serving patrons with disabilities and special needs at the Seattle Public Library

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

2016 marks the 125th anniversary of The Seattle Public Library. After it was adopted as a department of the city in 1890, the Library opened its first reading room in Pioneer Square on April 8, 1891. To honor this milestone, we … Continue reading →

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Native American Heritage in Special Collections

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

The Library’s Special Collections include a wealth of materials on Native American history, culture and genealogy. Many of these materials are located in our Seattle Room and require a trip to the Central Library to view them in person. We … Continue reading →

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