Originally accessed:
8/9/2005
Organization:
University of Washington Library, Department of Special Collections
Notes:
Seattle's Territorial University opened on November 4, 1861, with one teacher, Asa Shinn Mercer, and a student population of just 30. The campus was located at what is now 4th Avenue and University Street in downtown Seattle. In the university's early years, primary school subjects were taught as well as the college curriculum. In 1895, the campus moved to its University District location on Lake Washington." (Taken from University of Washington Library, Department of Special Collections finding aid description)