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Historical black and white photo of five men at the pistol range
Historical black and white aerial view showing Personnel Quarters, Pistol Range, Big Bore Butts, Target SMall Bore, Target Big Bore Range, 100 Yard Firing Line, 200 Yard Firing Line, Site of Fieldhouse, Site of Clubhouse and Grounds, Vegetable Garden
Historical black and white aerial view to the east showing raised area in the middle of the grounds that acts as a bullet stop and has buildings on top
Historical black and white aerial view facing north showing the grounds with the current pavilion, pro shop, and supervisors quarters structures, with Boeing Field in the background.
Historical black and white aerial view looking down on the former shotgun range
Historical black and white aerial view to the south overlooking the facility
Historical black and white aerial view overlooking the facility to the northeast with Lake Washington in the distance
Historical black and white aerial view of the former shotgun range
Historical black and white aerial view of the grounds looking down
Historical black and white aerial view of the former shotgun range.  Immediately to the west of the range appears to be railroad tracks (which remain today) and a paved strip marked as if it were a closed runway.
Historical black and white shot looking back behind what today is the 200 yard rifle target area, with old shed and access road.
Historical color picture looking back behind what today is the 200 yard rifle target area, with new shed and fence across access road.
Historical black and white photo of training range construction
Historical black and white of training range
Another historical black and white overhead picture of the shotgun range and border with railroad right-of-way
Historical black and white photo of the inside of the pavilion structure showing entry doors, kitchen, and two picnic tables with three men eating.
Historical black and white photo of about a dozen men aiming pistols at the pistol range.  Behind them stand observers or supervisors.  Some men are in what might be khaki police uniforms.  Other men are dressed in civilian clothing, mainly white sho
Historical black and white photo of four men in civilian clothing aiming pistols at the pistol range.  This appears to be a competition.  Along the barricade wall in the background, several dozen men are sitting on the ground, watching.  The picture
Historical color image showing the rear of the artillery piece on display in front of the pavilion.
Historical color image showing the front of the artillery piece on display in front of the pavilion.
Historical color image showing the artillery piece on display in front of the pavilion, under its protective roof, with the American and POW flags on a flagpole in the background.  The theme is patriotic.
Historical black and white photo of an outdoor activity area, purpose unknown, but does not appear to be a shooting range.
Historical black and white photo of a cinder block wall bordering a pistol range, with men walking past.
Historical color photo of an observation tower for a pistol range.
Historical black and white photo of men checking silhouette targets during a cease fire at the pistol range.
Historical black and white photo of about two dozen men taking aim at silhouette targets on the pistol range.  Most are in standing positions, and most appear to be wearing ear protection.  Observing behind them are half a dozen men.  All are in civi
Historical black and white photo of the barricade wall during what appears to be a pistol shooting competion, with several dozen men sitting on the ground against the wall, or standing, some in uniform, watching.
Historical black and white photo of what appears to be a demonstration by a single shooting at the pistol range firing a Thompson submachine gun, in front of a couple dozen men standing crowded around.  Most are in civilian dress, with a few police o
A historical black and white photo of what appears to be a drilling operation on the site.
A posed historical black and white picture of five Seattle policeman pretending to coax a (real) live elephant to get up from where it sat down on the tracks in front of a streetcar in downtown Seattle, possibly in the Pioneer Square area.  Two men a
Historical black and white photo of the picnic area.  A VW Type 2 Westfalia camper is parked alongside the covered seating area, with a dog sitting down outside the Westfalia's side tent.  A late 1960's Chevy Nova is parked on the grass next to a ten
Historical black and white photo of the shotgun and former rifle ranges completely flooded with water.
Historical black and white photo of what is now the current rifle range and police training ranges completely flooded with water.
A closeup historical photo of the flooding.
A historical color photo of the supervisor's quarters that still exits today.  The house is a mid-century-modern, low and long, single story building.
Historical black and white photo of the construction of the shotgun range area, with a handful of men inspecting.
Another historical black and white aerial photo of the shotgun range.
Another historical black and white photo of men at the pistol range checking their silhouette targets durign a cease fire.
Historical black and white photo of a Bell 47G police helicopter on floats bearing the words "SEATTLE" and "POLICE" hovering just above the corner of the pavilion building, perhaps coming in for a landing.  This helicopter may have been the one used
A copy of a magazine page with two pictures of mey aiming rifles from a prone positon at the rifle range.  The caption reads: "ON THE FIRING LINE AT THE REGIONAL SMALLBORE RIFLE TOURNAMENT HELD AT SEATTLE".
A historical photo of what is now a training range.
A historical black and white photo of men seated to observe a prone rifle shoot that has not yet begin.
A historical black and white photo of a many in civilian clothes holding a trophy and receiving a handshake from a Seattle Police sergeant.
Historical black and white photo at night of a table holding a variety of trophies.  A woman seated at the table smiles and rises to shake the hand of a man in a baseball cap holding a cup of coffee, who also has a big smile.  A man at a wall in the
A color photo of the police training facility, which survives today.
Historical black and white photo showing the pavilion and parking lot.
Historical black and white photo showing a side view of the pavilion from the parking lot.
Color photo of people  with wheelbarrows constructing the target area of what appears to be an indoor firing range.
Historical black and white photo of a feed line at an earlier version of the picnic shelter.  Men, women, and children stand in a line that wraps around the shelter, some in police uniform, holding plates, waiting to be served.
A historical black and white photo showing the feed line in the previous picture, from the vantage of the dirt parking lot.  The parking lot is filled with 1940s passenger cars and one Willys ("Jeep").
Historical black and white photo of a structure in a field, apprently looking to the East.
Historical black and white photo of a man holding  a pistol inspecting his silhouette target.  The target is labled a "Colt's Police Silhouette Target".  The middle finger of the man's left (non-shooting) hand is wrapped in bandages, and he holds his
Historical black and white photo of a man sitting on the hill behind what is now the 200 yard target area, overlooking the grounds towards the pavilion.  A group of uniformed men walk down the driveway towards the picnic shelter.
Historical black and white photo of the Pro Shop with 1960s vehicles parked out in front.
A color photo of the east RV parking area shows some modern RVs.
The Bell 47G police helicopter has landed, and Santa Claus is stepping out, waving.
Color photo of the rifle range, before baffling was installed downrange.
A color photo of the Pro Shop with modern cars parked out front.
A color photo of the outdoor tennis/basketball court.
Four Seattle Police, with suppressed grins, take aim at the cameraman.

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