View on Pennsylvania Avenue.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Dwellings -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn; Pennsylvania Avenue (Roslyn, Wash.)

A large, two story house located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Roslyn, Washington. A picket fence, wooden sidewalks and young trees line the unpaved street. The large home may have housed a a family and boarded coal miners.Postcard titled: "View on Pennsylvania Avenue, Roslyn, Wash." #A4342. Postmarked May 21, 1908 from Roslyn, Washington. Addressed to Miss Ida Menzies, 5601 Warner Ave., So. Tacoma, Wash. Handwritten note from Adelaide.

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

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca.1905.

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Washington National Bank.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Bank buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Washington National Bank (Ellensburg, Wash.); Ellensburg National Bank (Ellensburg, Wash.); Commercial buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cadwell, Edward P.

The large, two story Washington National Bank building located on the southeast corner of Fifth and Pearl Streets was constructed during the fall and winter of 1889. Edward P. Cadwell had the stone covered brick bank building built as the Ellensburgh National Bank. J. C. Hubbell sold the bank to C. S. Darrow in 1899 for $12,000. During the mid 1930s, the bank was stripped of the ornate stone facade and modernized with an Art Deco styling.Photographic enlargement of a picture postcard titled Washington National Bank, Ellensburg, Wash.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1900.

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8"x10"b/w photographic enlargement of an original postcard.

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Webster Hotel Fire.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Webster Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Majestic Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); St. Regis Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Fires -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Winter scenes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Built in 1909 for the Ellensburg Brewing and Malting Co., the original two story brick building was valued at $16,000. Located on the southwest corner of Third and Pearl Streets, it opened in November 1909 as the Majestic Hotel. The structure was renamed the St. Regis in 1913 when it was purchased by Fred Groger who added a third floor to the hotel. In 1937 William Webster purchased the hotel which was renamed the Webster Hotel. The fire started on January 30, 1980 in a ground floor room which quickly spread through the entire hotel. Fighting the fire during below zero winter weather, firefighters soon encased the old hotel in ice. By the spring of 1980, the ruins of the completely destroyed building had to be removed.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

January 30, 1980.

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8"x10" colored photograph.

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Webster Hotel.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Webster Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Majestic Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); St. Regis Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Ellensburg Brewing & Malting Co. (Ellensburg, Wash.); Hotels -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

The Webster Hotel building on the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Pearl Street was constructed in 1909 by G. A. Knox for the Ellensburg Brewing & Malting Company. The structure, built of brick for hotel purposes, cost an estimated $16,000 to complete. It was to be 60' x 85' and two stories high with an opportunity to add a third story if desired. Opening in November 1909, the new building was called the Majestic Hotel. Ownership of the hotel changed twice until 1913 when Frank Groger of Seattle purchased the building. He then completely remodeled the structure, interior and exterior, including the addition of the third story. The remodeled building was called the St. Regis Hotel. In July 1937, William Webster purchased the hotel for $20,000 and renamed it Webster Hotel. During the early morning hours of February 1, 1980, the old hotel was completely destroyed by fire.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1910.

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3 3/4" x 6 3/4" b/w enlarged reprint of original photograph postcard.

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West Side of North Pearl Street.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.); Geddis Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Cadwell - Olympic Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Elwood Drug Store (Ellensburg, Wash.); Lynch Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Farmer's Bank (Ellensburg, Wash.); Horton Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Antlers Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Winter scenes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Deep snow filled the streets and was piled high on the sidewalks during the winter of 1916 in Ellensburg. People struggled to cross the streets, keep the walks cleared or navigate horse and buggy through the mounds of snow. Looking north on Pearl Street at the intersection of Pearl Street and Fourth Avenue, the very northeastern corner of the Geddis Building is in view, next was the large Cadwell-Olympic Building which housed the Elwood Drug Store. Continuing up Pearl Street behind the three-globed street lamp can be seen the Lynch Building which was one of the very few buildings not destroyed by the July 1889 fire. Next to the Lynch Building across Fifth Avenue is the Farmer's Bank built in 1911 and on the far right the old Horton Hotel later known as the Antlers Hotel.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

February - March 1916.

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4" x 6 3/4" b/w enlarged reprint of original photograph postcard.

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West View Eighth Street.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Residential street -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Dwellings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Eighth Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Schnebly (Charles B.) House (Ellensburg, Wash.); Davidson (John B.) House (Ellensburg, Wash.); Kauffman (Ralph) House (Ellensburg, Wash.);

Taken from the newly constructed Barge Hall tower on the Washington State Normal School campus, the photograph provides a panoramic view looking down Eighth Street. Many large, comfortable homes that lined Eighth Street at the end of the 19th century were the homes of well established families. The small house on the south side of the street on left was the Charles P. Schnebly home. The large white house in the distance was the home of Judge John B. Davidson and his family. In 1934, this house to move to the corner of Sixth and Sprague. Judge Ralph Kauffman resided in the third house on the right. The Northern Pacific Railroad train can be seen in the background.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1897.

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Winter Afternoon on Third Avenue.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; Third Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Fogarty (S. P.) Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Kreidel Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Owl Drug Store (Ellensburg, Wash.); S. R. Geddis Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Cadwell Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); St. Regis Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Shoudy-Cadwell Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Webster Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); New York Cafe (Ellensburg, Wash.); Winter scenes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Looking west on Third Avenue during a winter afternoon between Pine and Pearl Streets many Ellensburg buildings built after the July 1889 fire can be seen. On the right are the S. P. Fogarty Building, the towered Kreidel Building, the Owl Drug Store, the S. R. Geddis Building, the Cadwell-Lyons Building and in the distance the Shoudy-Cadwell Building. Center left is the St. Regis Hotel later known as the Webster Hotel and in the distance is the New York Café.Enlarged reprint of photograph is not a clear reproduction of original.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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Winter Scene in Ellensburg.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Winter scenes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

A photograph of a pleasant residential street north of Ellensburg's business district on a snowy, winter afternoon shows snow covered boardwalks and tree lined streets.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1900.

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4 3/4" x 6 3/4" b/w reprint of original photograph.

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Winter Street Scene I.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; Fourth Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Pearl Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Cadwell - Olympic Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Elwood Drug Store (Ellensburg, Wash.); Castle (O. B.) Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Rehmke Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Winter scenes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

From a second floor window of the Washington National Bank, formerly the Ben Snipes Bank, this photograph was taken looking west down Fourth Avenue at the intersection of Fourth and Pearl Street. The large Cadwell-Olympic Building housed the Elwood Drug Store. At the west end of the block were the O. B. Castle and Rehmke Buildings. Many local farmers and rancher ventured into town to purchase supplies and catch-up on area news on a wintery Saturday in 1901. Most of the men and boys rode in wagons with attached runners which made easy pulling for a team of horses.Photograph titled in handwritten ink "St. Scene in Winter Ellensburg Wash. 1901."

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1901.

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Woolen Mill.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Woolen Mill (Ellensburg, Wash.); Boise Cascade Lumber Co. (Ellensburg, Wash.); Commercial buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

The Woolen Mill, located on South Water Street in the Depot Addition, was constructed in 1911 and was open for operation by the spring of 1912. The mill processes raw wool into yarns. The wool mill only operated for about four years. For many years the building was the offices and headquarters for the Boise-Cascade Lumber Company.Card postmarked Ellensburg, Wash. Mar. 2, 1912. 1PM. Addressed to Miss Hanley Reid, 924 North Monroe Street, North Topeka, Kansas by A. R.

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1914.

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Y.M.C.A. Building I.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; Y.M.C.A. Building (Roslyn, Wash.); Clubhouses -- Washington (State) -- Roslyn

During the early years of the 1900s, the generous residents of Roslyn contributed money to build the large and spacious Young Men's Christian Association building. The building provided space for many social and entertainment activities.Postcard titled: " Y.M.C.A. Building , Roslyn, Wash." #C14917. Postmarked April 30, 1909 from Roslyn, Washington. Addressed to Miss Estella Barnhart, 611 East 8th St., Ellensburg, Wash. Handwritten letter in ink from M.

Published by T. J. Thomas & Co., Roslyn, Washington. Printed in Germany.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca.1908.

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Y.M.C.A. Building II.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Y.M.C.A. Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Clubhouses -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; F.O.E.A. Building (Ellensburg, Wash.)

The Young Men's Christian Association building on the northwest corner of Fourth and Waters Streets was built in 1911. Over $50,000 was raised by members of the community for construction on the new building. The site was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Sam Pearson. In 1980 the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2220 of Ellensburg purchased the former Y.M.C.A. building from the Catholic Church.Ellis photograph postcard titled: "Y.M.C.A. Ellensburg Pub. by Ellis #6921". On reverse Dec. 1, 1949 Ellensburg postmark, one cent stamp. Handwritten letter in pencil written to Mildred from Mother and addressed to Mrs. L. E. Wilson...Seattle 22, Wash.

Ellis.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1945.

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Y.M.C.A. Building.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Y.M.C.A. Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Clubhouses -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Located on the northwest corner of Water Street and Fourth Avenue, the Young Men's Christian Association building was built in 1911. Over $50,000 was raised by members of the community for construction of the new building. The site was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pearson. The Catholic Church purchased the building in 1966 and used it as the church until 1977. The Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2220 purchased the old Y.M.C.A. building from the Catholic Church in 1980 for their lodge meeting place and headquarters.Postcard titled "The New Y.M.C.A. Building - Ellensburg, WN."

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1912.

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Y.M.C.A. Building.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Y.M.C.A Building (Ellensburg, Wash.); Clubhouses -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Pearson, Sam; St. Andrew's Catholic Church (Ellensburg, Wash.); Fraternal Order of Eagles (Ellensburg, Wash.)

The Young Men's Christian Association building on the northwest corner of 4th Avenue and Water Street was built in 1911. Land was donated by Ellensburg businessman Sam Pearson. Over $50,000 was raised by members of the community for construction of the new building. In 1966, St. Andrew's Catholic Church purchased the building which it occupied until 1977. The Fraternal Order of Eagles purchased the building from the church in 1980 and continues use and ownership to the present time.Postcard titled: "Y.M.C.A. Ellensburg-Wash."

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Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1920.

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