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Shirley (Selesnick) and Herb Bridge on their wedding day at the Olympic Hotel, January 25, 1948. Image Courtesy Bridge family.
Shirley (Selesnick) and Herb Bridge on their wedding day at the Olympic Hotel, January 25, 1948. Image Courtesy Bridge family.
Remembering Shirley
Herb married Shirley Selesnick on January 25, 1948, which he describes as one of the happiest days of his life. Shirley was one of the state’s first female pharmacists. Their first apartment was located on Seattle’s First Hill at 604 East Union, and they later moved to Montlake. In 1950, their son Jon Bridge was born.
Shirley’s leadership included her membership with the League of Women Voters as well as joining the Women’s University Club, which was rare for a Jewish woman to join at that time.
To read more about Shirley's incredible life and accomplishments please see her tribute by University of Washington's School of Medicine: "When You Really Want Something, You Don't Give Up."
For more information on Shirley's pioneering work as a pharmacist and her relationship with Herb, read her Seattle Story with the Jewish Women's Archive.
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Herb and Shirley Bridge at a holiday party in 2006. Image Courtesy Bridge Family.
Herb and Shirley Bridge at a holiday party in 2006. Image Courtesy Bridge Family.
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Herb Bridge with portrait of his wife Shirley behind him in 1960. The portrait was created by the artist Neale Ordayne. This portrait was on display in the Traditional Gallery of Frederick & Nelson in 1949. Image Courtesy Bridge Family.
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Herb Bridge with portrait of his wife Shirley behind him in 1960. The portrait was created by the artist Neale Ordayne. This portrait was on display in the Traditional Gallery of Frederick & Nelson in 1949. Image Courtesy Bridge Family.
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Dave Horsey illustration of Herb and Shirley Bridge. Image courtesy Bridge Family.
Dave Horsey illustration of Herb and Shirley Bridge. Image courtesy Bridge Family.
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Bobbe Bridge, Jon Bridge, Herb Bridge with his great grandchildren.
Image Courtesy Bridge family.
Bobbe Bridge, Jon Bridge, Herb Bridge with his great grandchildren. Image Courtesy Bridge Family.
Beginnings of Seattle's Bridge Family
