Isaac Maimon was born in Tekirdag, Turkey, in 1911 and immigrated to Seattle when he was 13. He is a member of Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation and became its president in 1956. In this audio recording, Maimon gives a Sephardic landmark bus tour of the Seattle area to a group of interested listeners. Maimon points out popular Seattle landmarks and describes their relevance to the Sephardic community. He also reminisces about the history of the community and shares personal anecdotes. Meta Bloom Buttnick provides additional commentary along the tour.
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24th Avenue Market exterior, 2401 Yesler Way, Seattle, 1934
24th Ave. Market interior at 2401 Yesler Way, Seattle, 1941
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(from left) owners Sam and Isaac Maimon, Rachel Habib and Al Azose
(from left) owners Sam and Isaac Maimon, Rachel Habib and Al Azose
24th Avenue Market interior with owners Isaac (left) and Sam (3rd from left) Maimon and employees
Mosler brothers, Seattle, ca. 1915
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Handwritten on verso: Mosler brothers. Seated l-r Simon Mosler and Herman Mosler - co-founders Mosler Bakery, between 12th & 14th on Yesler. Standing: Harry Mosler, founder Mosler Bakery, Portland, Ore., Sam Mosler, founder, NY Bakery
Handwritten on verso: Mosler brothers. Seated l-r Simon Mosler and Herman Mosler - co-founders Mosler Bakery, between 12th & 14th on Yesler. Standing: Harry Mosler, founder Mosler Bakery, Portland, Ore., Sam Mosler, founder, NY Bakery
George Mosler, who bakes in his spare time, learned by observing his father. His paternal family, Mosler, came from Austria, and his maternal family, Rickles, immigrated from Rumania. His parents married in 1900. Sam Mosler apprenticed as a baker in Austria. He started his bakery career upon arrival in New York. Some years later he established the New York Baking Co. upon his arrival in Seattle. Two brothers bought and operated the Washington Bakery. Sam Mosler was past president of Herzl synagogue. In 1924-25 he sold the bakery business and opened the first health food store in Seattle. He also built apartment houses. Grandmother Rose Rickles was instrumental in forming Chevra Kadisha
In this oral history interview, Mr. Mosler, an attorney in Seattle, discusses his mother's family, the Rickles family, and his father's bakery business and other business ventures. Dates covered are 1885-1925 .
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Herman and Simmie Mosler with daughter, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1900
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Handwritten on verso: Herman Mosler, wife and daughter. Owner of Brooklyn Bakery, 1233 Yesler Way, Seattle .
Handwritten on verso: Herman Mosler, wife and daughter. Owner of Brooklyn Bakery, 1233 Yesler Way, Seattle .
People in front of Mosler Bakery, Seattle, ca. 1892-1920s
Samuel Mosler, his brother Herman Mosler, and two employees. Possibly on Yesler near 12th Ave.
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Written on verso of original: New Lanar, 1892
Written on verso of original: New Lanar, 1892
Herman Mosler outside of Brooklyn Bakery, 1233 Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, ca. 1913
Hazel Levine leaning against car in front of New York Bakery, 661 Weller St., Seattle, ca. 1910
Mosler Apartments with people sitting, standing on steps, Seattle, ca. 1910s-1920s
The Mosler Apartments (1219-1223 Yesler Way), built in 1909, served as temporary housing for newly arrived Eastern European Jewish immigrants. Mosler family homes and businesses were located on both sides of the apartment buildings.
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Left to right in photo are: Muriel Mosler Brill, Nathan Mosler, P. Allen Rickles, Bertha Rickles Mosler, Mollie Mosler (front).
Left to right in photo are: Muriel Mosler Brill, Nathan Mosler, P. Allen Rickles, Bertha Rickles Mosler, Mollie Mosler (front).
Group of people outside of Mosler apartments, 1217 Yesler Way, 1917
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(Left to right) Libbie Rickles, Alec Malin, Freda Rickles (Malin)
(Left to right) Libbie Rickles, Alec Malin, Freda Rickles (Malin)
Group of people outside of Mosler apartment, 1217 Yesler Way, May 1917
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Standing, left to right: Libbie Rickles, Freda Rickles (Malin), Muriel Mosler (Brill); sitting: Rosalie Cone
Standing, left to right: Libbie Rickles, Freda Rickles (Malin), Muriel Mosler (Brill); sitting: Rosalie Cone
David R. Alhadeff working in Seattle Curtain stock area, Prefontaine Building, 3rd Ave. and Yesler St., Seattle, ca. 1932-1941
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Handwritten on verso: David R. Alhadeff, before WWII, Seattle
Handwritten on verso: David R. Alhadeff, before WWII, Seattle
Prefontaine Building
Louis Kaminoff in front of Kaminoff's Grocery, 2601 Yesler Way, Seattle, ca. 1930
2601 East Yesler Way
Location of Kaminoff Grocery today
In this oral history interview, Kaminoff discusses his youth on Yesler Way in Seattle's Central District. He explains that 17th Avenue and Yesler Way was the hub of the Jewish community from the 1910's through the mid-1940's. Naming the establishments along Yesler between 17th and 26th Avenue, Kaminoff mentions various stores, bakeries, meat markets, homes of prominent citizens, the Yesler library, his father's grocery store on 26th, and the card room between 19th and 20th. He particularly notes the Bikur Cholim synagogue and the Talmud Torah which were located between 17th and 18th avenues. Kaminoff reminisces about social life in the neighborhood. He also explains that after World War II, the neighborhood began to disperse.
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Rose and Louis Friedman in front of store on Yesler Way, Seattle, ca. 1930s
Interior of Kutoff Butcher Shop on Yesler Way between 19th and 20th Avenues with Marcus Kutoff standing behind counter, 1931
Kutoff Butcher Shop on Yesler Way between 19th and 20th Avenues with Marcus Kutoff (in apron) and son Hyman behind counter and son Alex and two women standing in store, 1930
Kettleman family and others in front of Ralph Kettleman's Yesler plumbing shop, 1923
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(Top to bottom) Ralph Kettleman, Jennie Kettleman, Mildred Kettleman, Sylvia Kettleman (Saperstein)
(Top to bottom) Ralph Kettleman, Jennie Kettleman, Mildred Kettleman, Sylvia Kettleman (Saperstein)
Mildred Kettleman standing outside father's plumbing shop on Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, 1923
Ralph Kettleman owned a plumbing shop on Yesler Way which he opened ca. 1921. He was the first Jewish plumber in Seattle and the first Jewish member of the Plumbing Union.
Madras Kirkor, proprietor of Kirkor's Grocery, 1621 Yesler Way, Seattle, ca. 1925-1929
Exterior of S. Grodstein Plumbing store at 14th Ave. and Yesler Way, Seattle, owned by Samuel Grodstein, 1912
Store was also the family residence. Shown are: Bertha Grodstein, Eva Grodstein and Rose Grodstein
14th and Yesler today
View of 14th and E. Yesler Way looking east on Yesler
David Hoffman in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle, ca. 1920
Abe Hoffman and Al Hoffman on street at 18th Ave. and Yesler Way, Seattle
Abe Hoffman climbing telephone pole in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle, ca. 1920s-1930s
"Dodie" Doris and other man in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle, ca. 1920s-1930sSave & Close
Abe Hoffman on street at 18th Ave. and Yesler Way, Seattle
Abe Brenner, founder of Brenner's Bakery, probably at store, 1803 Yesler Way, Seattle, n.d
Store owner Herman with Morris Buttnick, Jack Seidenverg and Ed Lund (L to R) in front of store, 106 S. Washington St., Seattle, Washington, ca. 1916-1918
Ziegman's Market at 1718 Yesler Way, with Louis Ziegman (left) and possibly Mr. Woron (right) holding side of beef, Seattle, 1930
Anna Borish Lustig standing in front of Borish Dry Goods store, 1702 Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington, 1916
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Handwritten on verso: Anna Borish Lustig, 1916. 1702 Yesler Way. Bikur Cholim synagogue in reflection.
Handwritten on verso: Anna Borish Lustig, 1916. 1702 Yesler Way. Bikur Cholim synagogue in reflection.
Wedding party of Morris and Sultana Cohen and guests outside of Ezra Bessaroth synagogue, 1921
Wedding ceremony of Rosalie Sidell and Kurt Steinbrecher at Bikur Cholim Congregation, 17th Ave. & Yesler Way, June 1, 1958
This was the last wedding performed by Rabbi Appel at Bikur Cholim Congregation.
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Included are (L to R): Nathan Etkin, Henry Seaman, and Naftali (Nathan) Katsman, groom's attendants; Nuchim and Emilie Steinbrecher, parents of groom; Kurt Steinbrecher, groom; Rosalie Sidell, bride; Edward Sidell, father of bride; Irene Philan, Suzanne Seaman, and Belle Ruth Witkin, bridesmaids; and Michael and Marian Tebrich, ring bearer and flower girl. Officiating: Rabbi Gersion Appel and Cantor Chaim Gottleib.
Included are (L to R): Nathan Etkin, Henry Seaman, and Naftali (Nathan) Katsman, groom's attendants; Nuchim and Emilie Steinbrecher, parents of groom; Kurt Steinbrecher, groom; Rosalie Sidell, bride; Edward Sidell, father of bride; Irene Philan, Suzanne Seaman, and Belle Ruth Witkin, bridesmaids; and Michael and Marian Tebrich, ring bearer and flower girl. Officiating: Rabbi Gersion Appel and Cantor Chaim Gottleib.
Exterior of Bikur Cholim at 17th & Yesler, ca. 1909-1969
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
Temple de Hirsch exterior, 15th Ave. and E. Union St., Seattle, ca. 1908-1914
Partially demolished Temple de Hirsch Sinai viewed from across street, August 1992
Temple De Hirsch Sinai today
