<p>The Great Fire of June 6, 1889 was a turning point in Seattle's history, destroying 100 acres of Seattle's business district and waterfront, changing both the physical and political landscapes of the city. The city didn't take much time to mourn; by July, businesses throughout the burned-out area had reopened in tents, houses, or wherever they could find space. Most businesses decided to rebuild where they had been, and rebuilding began almost immediately.
This postcard shows the view looking east on Cherry Street from First Avenue shortly after the 1889 fire. </p>
<p>Original photograph by John P. Soule, July 1889. Copied in 1912 by McManus.<br><br>Caption on postcard: Looking Up Cherry St. From First, Seattle Wash July 1889 [copyright] McManus</p>
<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Fires--Washington (State)--Seattle; Great Fire, Seattle, Wash., 1889; Photographic postcards</li></ul>
<bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:John_P._Soule" class="extiw" title="w:en:John P. Soule"><span title="American photographer">John P. Soule</span></a>
</bdi>
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/imlsmohai/search">Museum of History and Industry</a>