At the turn of the 20th Century, with the help of J. P. Morgan, Theodore Roosevelt, and the kings of both England and Belgium, Edward S Curtis created over a 30 year period, a photographic study of the American Indian, considered one of the finest ever made in America. As map-reader_man stated in an earlier review his 20 volume set of more than 2200 photos is a work of biblical proportions. Many of those vintage photos and photogravure plates are on display. Like an actor you know by face but not by name, the same is true for some of his work. You will recognize the photo but not know it was taken by Curtis. Prints and some originals can be purchased. If you love history and or photography you must visit. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Being a big fan of Edward Curtis, visiting the Flury gallery was a bucket list item. Curtis, a prominent Seattle portrait photographer in the early 1900's, spent >30 years taking photos of hundreds of N. American Indian tribes, fearing that the Indian culture would vanish. His 20 volume set of >2200 photos is a work of biblical proportions. Sadly, today, he's almost forgotten. The Flury gallery in Pioneer Sq. retains some of his vintage photos, copper photogravure plates, and artifacts from his work. There are also exhibits of N American art and carvings. Staff members will provide details of his photographic techniques. Don't pass this one up! http://www.fluryco.com/ For Curtis fans, you can also see many of his photos at the Chihuly Garden and Glass center near the Space Needle. Unfortunately, they're mounted on a 25' high wall, so it's difficult to see many up close.