Staff at the old Buddhist Church at 1020 Main Street.

Staff at the old Buddhist Church at 1020 Main Street.

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Japanese American

Black and White Negative Staff at the old Buddhist Church at 1020 Main Street. Front row, from left: Mrs. Hatsumi Harada; Hisaye Kubo Morikawa. Fourth from left, Rev. Sunya Pratt; Rev. Aoki's wife; Rev. Aoki. Back row, far left, Mr. Sumihiro (custodian); fourth from left Mr. George Mizumori; sixth from left Masaru Harada. The Seattle Buddhist Church, or Seattle Betsuin, was started in 1901. Its historical impact in the Seattle area was recognized in 1986 when the Betsuin was included as part of the Chinatown Historic District, which is listed in the national register of historic places.

Takano

Takano Studio

2007.036.042

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