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  • 1961-01-01

    Sea-Tac Aerial 1961

    Aerial photograph showing an airport terminal building with a circular drive, large surface parking lots filled with period automobiles, and visible runways. A Union Oil (Union 76) service station is visible at the entrance road; the body of water and tree line in the background suggest a Puget Sound-area location consistent with Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
  • 1960-01-01

    Sea-Tac Aerial circa 1960s

    Black-and-white aerial photograph showing a commercial airport with a central terminal building, circular roadway approach, large surface parking areas, and multiple runway intersections. Several propeller and early jet-era aircraft are visible on the apron and taxiways, suggesting the image dates from the late 1950s to early 1960s based on aircraft types and terminal architecture.
  • 1957-07-17

    Water pollution historical documents (1948-1957)

    This collection of historical documents from 1948 to 1957 chronicles ongoing water pollution problems caused by Sea-Tac Airport's drainage of aircraft wash water, oils, and chemicals into nearby Miller Creek and Des Moines Creek. The records show repeated fish kills, contamination of private property, and years of failed or inadequate treatment solutions, prompting complaints from residents, state legislators, and wildlife agencies. Despite numerous proposals and temporary fixes, the Washington State Pollution Control Commission continued to pressure the Port of Seattle to develop a permanent waste disposal system throughout the period.
  • 1956-01-01

    Sea-Tac Airport Terminal Promotional Brochure Cover, 1956

    Cover image of a promotional brochure for Seattle-Tacoma Airport, owned and operated by the Port of Seattle. The black-and-white photograph shows the original terminal building viewed from the tarmac, framed by propeller aircraft in the foreground, consistent with mid-20th century airport imagery from the era of SeaTac's early operations.
  • 1952-01-01

    Aerial Runway Photo early 1950’s

    Before southern extensions of 16L/34R (now the eastern runway) over 188th and before parking lot in front of terminal. The outline of the original 'plateau' is somewhat visible. Depicts surrounding neighborhoods and tree cover.
  • 1950-01-01

    Sea Tac Airport Bow Lake ca 1950

    A color photograph of the original Seattle-Tacoma Airport terminal building, with the name 'SEATTLE-TACOMA AIRPORT' visibly displayed on the facade. The image shows the Art Deco-style structure with its control tower, period automobiles in the foreground, and manicured grounds, consistent with the airport's early operational era following its 1949 opening.
  • 1949-07-09

    Bow Lake Airport dedication 07/09/1949

    An aerial black-and-white photograph shows a large Art Deco-style airport terminal building surrounded by a massive crowd on the tarmac. Several large propeller-driven airliners are visible, with at least one appearing to bear 'NWA' (Northwest Airlines) livery, suggesting a mid-20th century dedication or airshow event.
  • 1949-01-01

    SeaTac Baggage Claim – 1949

    Interior view of the baggage claim area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 1949, showing passengers waiting at a long wooden counter to collect luggage. The image caption reads 'SeaTac Baggage Claim - 1949,' depicting the original low-slung terminal building with panoramic windows overlooking the surrounding landscape.
  • 1948-01-01

    1948 Aerial View of Sea-Tac Airport and Surrounding Area

    Black-and-white aerial photograph showing a grid-pattern urban/suburban area with a body of water visible at the upper left and a clearly identifiable airport with triangular runway configuration in the lower right. A small red marker is visible near the center of the image, possibly indicating a reference point of interest.
  • 1948-01-01

    Sea-Tac Airport Aerial Photograph, 1948

    A 1948 aerial photograph showing a mid-20th century airport with a classic X-pattern multi-runway layout and a circular terminal apron area. The year '1948' is visible as a watermark on the left side of the image; the surrounding landscape shows a mix of agricultural plots and suburban development.