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Exhibit photo (ddr-densho-353-15)
img Exhibit photo (ddr-densho-353-15)
A photo of "The Way It Was" exhibit organized by the Nippon Kan Heritage Association in 1986.
Nihonmachi Jackson Street (ddr-densho-353-73)
img Nihonmachi Jackson Street (ddr-densho-353-73)
Jackson Street, looking east from 5th Street. Note on back indicates Japanese stores in left foreground, and the Academy of Holy Names in background, built 1880. The photo was taken before the Jackson St. regrade of 1907-1909.
The Fujino girls in front of the Waldon Hotel (ddr-densho-353-217)
img The Fujino girls in front of the Waldon Hotel (ddr-densho-353-217)
A note on the back identifies the girls as Matsuko, Akiko, and Hideko.
The Seattle Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-353-71)
img The Seattle Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-353-71)
Located at 624 Main Street. Note on back indicates the Seattle Betsuin's 75th anniversary (from 1901-1976), as well as identifying Rev. Gendo Nakai on the stairs.
Two women pose with a stone lantern (ddr-densho-353-329)
img Two women pose with a stone lantern (ddr-densho-353-329)
Captioned: "A stone lantern was given to the city of Seattle by the city of Yokohama in gratitude for the assistance given after the earthquake of 1923. It stands today in Seward Park."
Southwest corner of 6th and Weller Street (ddr-densho-353-122)
img Southwest corner of 6th and Weller Street (ddr-densho-353-122)
Japanese businesses included the Paris hotel and Hinode Laundry baths.
Group in front of the Oriental Trading Company (ddr-densho-353-161)
img Group in front of the Oriental Trading Company (ddr-densho-353-161)
Toyo Boeki Kaisha (the Oriental Trading Co.) was established in 1898, at 212 5th Avenue S. A note on the back indicates that the photo was taken "before 1920 when CT died on a trip to New York."
Bunshiren (literary club) members (ddr-densho-353-371)
img Bunshiren (literary club) members (ddr-densho-353-371)
The club performed Tolstoy's play "The Resurrection." Captioned: "Panel of speakers on the stage of the Nippon Kan, eager to speak on any topic."
A group in front of the Fujin home (ddr-densho-353-308)
img A group in front of the Fujin home (ddr-densho-353-308)
The Fujin Women's Home was organized by the Japanese Baptist Church.
The Grand Union Laundry (ddr-densho-353-103)
img The Grand Union Laundry (ddr-densho-353-103)
The Grand Union Laundry was located at 14th and Main Street.
Inside of Mitsuwado (ddr-densho-353-68)
img Inside of Mitsuwado (ddr-densho-353-68)
Mitsuwado was a large bookstore on Main Street.
Nippon Fireworks Company (ddr-densho-353-135)
img Nippon Fireworks Company (ddr-densho-353-135)
A note on the back identifies Mr. Endo as the third to the right.
Kiosk 4 panel C (ddr-densho-353-292)
img Kiosk 4 panel C (ddr-densho-353-292)
The Way It Was exhibit's fourth kiosk, panel C as it appeared on display.
Japanese Baptist church's World Wide Guild Kengakudan (ddr-densho-353-369)
img Japanese Baptist church's World Wide Guild Kengakudan (ddr-densho-353-369)
A kengakudan (study tour) was organized and the members traveled to Japan.
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