This street clock was made by Joseph Mayer & Brothers Company, a watchmaking and wholesale jewelry business begun in Seattle in 1897. Founded by German immigrants Markus (1878-1950), Albert (1872-1929), Emil (1881-), Herman, & Joseph (1868-1937) Mayer, the company existed in various form until 1991. About 100 Mayer street clocks were produced between 1909-1930, often placed in front of jewelers or watchmakers. As of 2014, 15 of the 46 confirmed Mayer clocks in Seattle survive.

This clock was made for Friedlander & Son., Inc., Jewelers, at 1300 Second Avenue. The view in this image is looking east across Second Avenue. The building at the left of the frame is the Arcade Building, built in 1903; it is no longer standing.

Businesses in image: Bernard Erickson Jewelers; California Cotton Mills Co.; Eggert Shoe Co.; The Rhodes Co Signs in image: Eggert Shoe Co., Agency Hanan Shoes; Caption information source: http://www.shiawasseehistory.com/mayer.html

• Subjects (LCTGM): Commercial streets--Washington (State)--Seattle; Street clocks--Washington (State)--Seattle