Smith-Cove-Grain-Elevator-Wilse-3-21-1899web- July 10, 2016 1200 × 731 Seattle Now & Then: The Making of Western Avenue The Great Northern pier and elevator as seen from Queen Anne Hill. The Photographer Andres Wilse dates this March 21, 1899, and (if I understand his caption) described this ship Kidship Maru as the first vessel to visit the GN’s pier.