Haley Grocery Co. - Seattle (1889-1895)
Quart Whiskey
The records are sparse in trying to track the lineage of the Haley Grocery Co. of Seattle. We find John Haley as a partner in the Haley & Wright Co. (Charles H. Wright) located at 722 2nd Ave. which was located in the Boston Block Building between 1889-1890, one of the only structures to survive the great Seattle Fire in 1889. Next, he is listed under "Grocers" as a vice-president of the Haley-Glenn Co. at the same location with J.H. Glenn as president and H.H. Meeker as secretary/treasurer. In 1892, the business (still in the same location) is now listed as the Haley Grocery with Joseph B. Hill as president, Haley as vice-president and H. Ward as secretary/treasurer.. In 1894, Haley was sued by the Haley Grocery Co. for engaging in the grocery business after having sold his stock in the company which apparently indicated that he had a non-compete clause in the lawsuit and further stating that he could not live within a 1/2 mile radius of the Haley Grocery Co. The only other reference to John Haley was in the 1900 Seattle Polk Directory as having been a clerk at the L.A. & Co. residing at 2115 4th Ave. By 1900, the 722 2nd Ave location was a grocery listed as the Pidduck-Ross-Melhorn Co.with no further listings of the Haley Grocery to be found.
Vintage Storefront Photo - Then
A photo of the Haley Grocery Co. storefront located at 722 2nd Ave. in Seattle (circa 1895).
722 2nd Ave. Seattle - Today
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Hemrich Brothers Brewing Co. - Seattle (1897-1915)
Labeled Beer Bottle & Advertising Glass
In 1897 Alvin M. Hemrich purchased the plant and business of the former North Pacific Brewery. The plant was better known as the old Slorah Brewery, located on Howard Ave. N. (now Yale Ave. N.), between Republican and Mercer streets. The firm was then operated as the Alvin Hemrich Brewing Co. After six months Alvin was joined by his brother Louis, and Julius Damus, in the organization of the Hemrich Brothers Brewing Company, which was incorporated under the laws of the state on the 4th of February, 1899. Alvin M. Hemrich was president and manager of the company from the time of its organization, and continued in that capacity until 1915.
Brewery Building - Then
A photo of the Hemrich Brothers Brewing Co. building located at 525 Howard (now Yale) Ave. in Seattle (circa 1905).
525 Yale Ave. Seattle - Today
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Jamieson & Moffett - Seattle (1906-1915)
Clear Whiskey Flask
The business initially started in 1899 as Jamieson and McFarland when they bought out Webber and Farley at 207 First Avenue South. Beginning in 1902 the business was moved to 201 First Ave South. Pete Jamieson was the president of this liquor store and cafe when McFarland sold his interest in the business to Bill Moffett in 1906. Bill became the secretary and also the proprietor of the J&M Cafe. The liquor store lasted until Prohibition in 1915. The J&M Cafe is still in business today at the same location.
Sepia Toned Photo - Then
A sepia toned postcard of Jamieson & Moffett (J&M Cafe) located at 201 First Ave. South in Seattle (circa 1905).
201 First Ave. South Seattle - Today
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Hotel Savoy - Seattle (1905-1915)
Advertising Beer Stein
When the Hotel Savoy opened for business the company hired John McDermott as manager. He was formerly of the Palace and St. Francis hotels in San Francisco. The hotel was known as the "Gibraltar" of Seattle, absolutely fire-proof composed of steel, concrete and marble. It's motto was "Twelve Stories of Solid Comfort” and at 12 stories high, it afforded a scenic water view. The president of the Hotel Savoy Company was Edwin F. Sweeny and the dining room was managed by a gentleman from Monte Carlo. The hotel entrance was 1212 2nd Ave; the bar entrance was at 1214 2nd Ave and the cafe entrance was at 1216 2nd Ave. The liquor business lasted until prohibition in 1915 and the building was demolished on August 31, 1986. The site is currently occupied by a 772 foot tall building formerly known as the Washington Mutual Tower..
Storefront Photo - Then
A postcard photo of the Hotel Savoy Building at 1212 2nd Ave. in Seattle (circa 1910).
1212 2nd Ave. Seattle - Today
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