Old Blockhouse.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Old Blockhouse (Ellensburg, Wash.); Shaser, George; Blockade -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Old blockhouse built on the George Shaser (1815-1899) homestead northeast of Ellensburg was constructed from large pine logs gotten from the surrounding hills. The old blockhouse was used by pioneers in self-defense and protection during the Bannock and Piute Indian War in 1877-1878.Originally printed in a local newspaper, the picture of the old blockhouse accompianied an historical account of the area. Handwritten across the photograph is "George Shaser American Fur Trader man Shaser."

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1910.

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8"x10" b/w enlarged photographic reproduction of the newspaper run photograph.

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Pearl Street from Heights.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; City and town life -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pearl Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); The Heights (Ellensburg, Wash.); Dickson (George E.) House (Ellensburg, Wash.); Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

North Pearl Street between Eighth and Sixth Streets was commonly known as "the heights." From the south side of the business district to Eighth Street there was a steady rise in elevation which gave the appearances of a hill on the north side of the city. The beautiful large George E. Dickson home on right was one of the architectural gems of this residential area. In-town irrigation, cement sidewalks and street lights revealed Ellensburg's modern and progressive nature during the first quarter of the 20th century. In the center of the photograph can be seen the two towers of the Davidson and Kreidel Buildings. On the west side of the street beyond the Dickson house is the roof line of the Antlers Hotel. This hotel built in 1890 and originally called the Horton Hotel was one of the most elegant hotels in eastern Washington.Postcard titled: "No. 37 Pearl Street From Heights Ellensburg, Wash."

Published by Wesley Andrews, Inc., Baker, Oregon.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w original photograph postcard.

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Pearl Street Scene in 1895.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pearl Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Schnebly House (Ellensburg, Wash.); Commercial buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Early view of Pearl Street looking north from the intersection of Third and Pearl Streets. Schnebly home is large white house in center of photo at the end of street. People stroll along the sidewalks from business to business. Electric street lights hang between the recently built brick buildings.Photograph reprint from Artwork on Eastern WAshington & Western Idaho. 1900. Charles T. Daily & Co. Chicago.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1895

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Reprint of photgraph.

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Pearl Street Winter 1916.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Blizzards -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pearl Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Ben Snipes Bank (Ellensburg, Wash.); Washington National Bank (Ellensburg, Wash.); Keidel Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Cadwell Olympic Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Geddis Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Boss Bakery (Ellensburg, Wash.); Kleinberg Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); St. Regis Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Winter scenes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Looking south on Pearl Street approaching the intersection of Pearl Street and Fourth Avenue during January or February of 1916, few people, wagons or sleighs were seen. On the left can be seen part of the old Ben Snipes Bank later the Washington National Bank and the towered Kreidel Building both constructed in the fall of 1889. On the right were the Cadwell-Olympic Building, the Geddis Building, Boss Bakery, the Kleinberg Building and the St. Regis Hotel. Kittitas County received a record snowfall during the winter of 1916. Northern Kittitas County communities of Roslyn and Cle Elum reported over 28 feet of snow. Both the Northern Pacific and the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroads were at a standstill. Ellensburg area children were able to use their sleds from November until the end of March.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

January - February 1916.

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3 1/2" x 5 1/2" Sepia colored original postcard photograph.

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Pearson Building.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Commercial buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pearson Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Bazaar Store (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Samuel Pearson constructed a 60 x 120 foot pressed brick building on the southwest corner of Fourth and Main Streets in 1908. It was built on the site of the old Blumauer Store, an early Ellensburg landmark. The ground floor of the Pearson Building housed a variety of stores including the Willis Bazaar. Built to specification, the second story was leased by the Elks Lodge and contained a loge room, banquet hall, kitchen and a magnificent fireplace.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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8"x10" b/w enlarged photographic reprint from original.

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Peoh Point School.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Buildings historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Peoh Point School (Cle Elum, Wash.) School buildings -- Washington (State) -- Cle Elum; Peoh Point Grange (Cle Elum, Wash.)

Bus drivers fixed harness, not engines, at the Peoh Point School located south-east of Cle Elum. After merger with Cle Elum District in 1917, the building housed Peoh Point Grange, and still stands, though unoccupied.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

North Kittitas County Historical Society. Photo # NKSC-018

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3/ 1/2' x 5" b/w reprint of original photograph.

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Pine and Fifth Streets.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; City & town life -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pine Steet (Ellensburg, Wash.); Greyhound Bus Depot (Ellensburg, Wash.); Button's Jewelry Store (Ellensburg, Wash.); Collins Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Ostrander's Drug Store (Ellensburg, Wash.); Moser's Clothing Store (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Looking south on Pine Street at the intersection of Pine and Fifth Streets the businesses on the west side of the street can be seen. The building on the southwest corner once housed the Greyhound Bus Depot which later became the J.C. Penney Store. At the end of the block is the Button's Jewelry Store on the location of the former Masonic Temple which burned in the July 1889 fire. The Collins Building on far left was built in 1910 by C. L. Collins. The 60' x 120' buildling houses the Ostrander's Drug and Moser's Clothing Store.Fred Breckon, Ellensburg City Engineer and amateur photographer, took hundreds of photographs of local buildings and towns people from 1936-1964. Each photograph has a handwritten description and date.

Fred Breckon 1883-1971.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1958.

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5" x 7" sepia colored enlarged reprint of original photograph.

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Railroad Street, Roslyn.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Roslyn (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Coal mines and mining -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; Northern Pacific Railway Company; Northwestern Improvement Company; Railroad Street (Roslyn, Wash.); Baseball Park (Roslyn, Wash.); Northern Pacific Railroad (Roslyn, Wash.)

The Northwestern Improvement Company's coal railroad lines ran through early day Roslyn transporting coal from the mines to the Northern Pacific Railway loading stations. Railroad Street ran through the center of Roslyn. The community baseball park (lower left) provide much recreation for the miners and their families.Postcard titled "Railroad Street, Roslyn, Wash.". Card addressed to Mr. R. Phillips, 100 Summer St., No. Dighton, Mass.

Published by A. Stoves.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1900.

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5"x7" b/w enlarged photograph of original postcard.

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Railroad Track Watchman Station.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) - Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings - Washington (State) - Kittitas County;

The track watchman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad lived in this old depot in Garcia, Washington during the early 1940s. Located nine miles east of Cedar Falls in central King County, Garcia was a station for the C.M. & St.P. Railroad.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1942.

North Kittitas County Historical Society. Photo # NKB-011

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3 ½" x 5" b/w reprint of original photograph.

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Railroad Yard, South Cle Elum I.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; South Cle Elum (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad

Looking north the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad yard and tracks can be seen bordering South Cle Elum. Only a few houses and stores had been built at this time.Postcard titled "South Cle Elum, Wn."

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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5"x7" b/w enlarged photograph of original postcard.

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Railroad Yard, South Cle Elum III.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; South Cle Elum (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- South Cle Elum; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad

Small houses of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad workers at south Cle ELum can be seen in the foreground. There are several shacks of logs piled next to the railroad tracks awaiting shipment by rail. South Cle Elum grew steadily from its creation in 1909 until the early 1920s.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1925.

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5"x7" b/w enlarged photograph of original postcard.

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Railroad Yard,South Cle Elum II.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; South Cle Elum (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- South Cle Elum; Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad (South Cle Elum, Wash.)

Looking north from the hilside south of South Cle Elum, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad track and workers can be seen. South Cle Elum grew quickly after the construction of the railroad.Postcard titled "South Cle Elum, Wn."

L. B. Waters Photo.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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Red Front Livery Stable, Cle Elum.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Red Front Livery Feed & Dray Co. (Cle Elum, Wash.); Independent Saloon (Cle Elum, Wash.); First National Bank (Cle Elum, Wash.); Commercial Streets -- Washington (State) -- Cle Elum

Early cars could not compete with horses for freight delivery and country travel. At least two businesses offered first class rigs and courteous treatment to their customers. The Red Front shared a block on First Street with the Independent Saloon and the First National Bank, whose block building at far right was built in 1916.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1916.

North Kittitas County Historical Society. Photo # NKP-008

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Reed House, Cle Elum.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Reed House (Cle Elum, Wash.); Hotels -- Washington (State) -- Cle Elum; Reed, Walter J., 1842-1908

The Reed House, a large two story wood frame structure, was built in the newly created town of Cle Elum, Washington Territory in 1887. Walter J. Reed (1842-1908) established the community of Cle Elum as the Northern Pacific Railroad reached the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in 1886 and constructed the "commodious hotel" which furnished housing for railroad employees and early residents. Reed, more than any other man, is credited for developing the coal fields in northern Kittitas County.Double fold out illustration between pages 634 & 635. Vol. II. History of the Pacific Northwest: Oregon and Washington. 1889. North Pacific History Company. Original 8" x 11 ½" b/w lithograph titled "Reed House, Cle-Ellum, W.T."

North Pacific History Company, Portland, Oregon.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1889.

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4 1/2" x 8" b/w enlarged reprint of original photograph postcard.

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Reliable Auto Co., Cle Elum.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) - Streets, Historic; Historic streets - Washington (State) - Cle Elum; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Cle Elum; Reliable Auto Co. (Cle Elum, Wash.); First Street (Cle Elum, Wash.); Oakes Avenue (Cle Elum, Wash.); Automobiles, Early 20th century

"Good Road Boosters" in front of the Reliable Auto Co., First Street and Oakes Avenue, Cle Elum, May 9, 1915. Building surived the 1918 fire and is essentially unchanged in 2002.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

May 9, 1915.

North Kittitas County Historical Society. Photo #NKSC-021

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Residential Eighth Street.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Sprague Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); D Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Eighth Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Residential Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Dwellings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

An early morning shadow of Barge Hall built in 1893 on the campus of the Washington State Normal School from where this photograph was taken can be seen in the foreground. The intersection of N. Sprague, D and Eighth Streets borders the southwest corner of the campus. Looking west down Eighth Street, many large homes were located in the northern residential area of Ellensburg. The buildings of the business district can be seen in the background on the left.Asahel Curtis photograph number #23670.

Asahel Curtis 1874-1941.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1912.

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7 ½" x 9 ½" b/w glossy reprint of original photograph glass plate negative.

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Residential View Roslyn, Washington.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Roslyn (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn

View of Roslyn Washington looking west towards the Cascade Mountains. First Avenue can be seen from bottom left corner to top right corner. Pennsylvania Avenue on far left. A portion of Roslyn's residential area is north of First Avenue.Postcard titled: "Roslyn, Washington." Handwritten note dated Aug. 27, 1909 to Mr. Clarke O. Calder, Montesano, Washington from Mama.

Published by T. J. Thomas & Co., Roslyn, Wash.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1905.

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Reversed View of Early Pearl Street.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; City & town life -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pearl Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Davidson Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Kleinberg Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Kreidel Building (Ellensburg,Wash.); Phoenix Building (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Looking north on Pearl Street at the intersection of Third Avenue and Pearl Street. Davidson Building in center, three story Kleinberg Building on right (should be on left) and the Kreidel Building on left (should be on right) surround the busy street scene of Ellensburg, Washington. Early street lights hang from wires across the street.This photographic reprint of this view of Pearl Street has been reversed.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1895.

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6 ½" x 9 ½" b/w enlarged reprint of original photograph.

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Ronald, Washington II.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Ronald (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Mines and mining -- Washington (State) -- Ronald; Ronald, Alexander; Northwestern Improvement Company

The town of Ronald was created when No. 3 mine was opened for coal mining in the late 1880s. Named after Alexander Ronald, Superintendent of the Northwestern Improvement Company. Miners and their families built homes on the company's land near the mine. In the early years, Ronald supported eleven businesses which supplied the families with necessary goods. The school opened in May 1890 with 49 pupils. Ronald is located two miles west of Roslyn.Original photograph labeled "Ronald - looking west from #2 & #3 Mines."

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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6 1/2"x9" b/w reprint of original photograph.

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Roslyn children's parade, early 1900s.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) - Streets, Historic; Historic streets - Washington (State) - Roslyn; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; City and town life -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; Rites and ceremonies -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; Parades -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; Holidays and festivals -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn

The original of this one-of-a-kind photograph is clear enough to allow identification of nearly all of these happy children, although no one living knows who they were or why they were marching.

Possibly Russell H. Connell (1876-1950.)

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1913.

North Kittitas County Historical Society. Photo # NKSC-002.

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