In 1902, Congress decided that Crater Lake and its surrounding 180,000 acres were to be "dedicated and set apart forever as a public park or pleasure ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States." It is the sixth oldest national park. The lake was formed after the collapse of an ancient volcano, posthumously named Mount Mazama. This volcano violently erupted approximately 7,700 years ago. That eruption was 42 times as powerful as the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. The basin or caldera was formed after the top 5,000 feet of the volcano collapsed. Subsequent lava flows sealed the bottom, allowing the caldera to fill with approximately 4.6 trillion gallons of water from rainfall and snow melt, to create the seventh deepest lake in the world at 1,932 feet. The rock formation shown on the card was so named because it resembles a ship. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Phantom Ship, in Crater Lake, Southern Oregon.
Message: Whitehorse 4/1/12 Just to let you know I haven't forgotten. How are you? Had some great trips this Spring. Weather is fine, but have plenty to do. Will leave for Seattle about the 20th, Griff is here to relieve me. Will be at St. Michael this season. Harry
Addressee: Miss Jeanne Watson 918-Laura St. Aberdeen Wash
Message: Dear Sister We received the pkgs Wed. was very glad to get them & many thanks had gone to Myrtle Point on Thu. Cap is fine-school is closed as Miss Steples is sick. Will write later. Nellie
Addressee: Dorothy Hansen 324 Hall St. Portland, Ore.
In 1886, Vancouver B.C.'s first City Council dedicated the 1,000 acre peninsula for park and recreation purposes. On September 27, 1887 Stanley Park was officially opened, establishing the fledgling city's first official "greenspace". The park was named for Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. circa 1917.
In 1886, Vancouver B.C.'s first City Council dedicated the 1,000 acre peninsula for park and recreation purposes. On September 27, 1887 Stanley Park was officially opened, establishing the fledgling city's first official "greenspace". The park was named for Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. circa 1917.
On June 10th and 11th, 1910 there was a big celebration to dedicate the new stadium, adjacent to Tacoma High School. Area school children performed Irish jigs, Scottish reels, Spanish, Swedish, Maypole and Indian dances, a sword dance--and the minuet pictured here. There was also tumbling, rope-skipping and the formation of the American flag by the children.
Built in 1892, and made out of Wilkeson and Pittsburg grey freestone, finished with Tenino bluestone--this was demolished in 1959 after the County-City Building was constructed.
Printed on front: Pierce Co. Court House, located at Tacoma.
Originally known as the Provident Building, it became the Security Building in 1952. After renovation and remodeling in 2006, the original name was restored.
Printed on front: Provident Building Tacoma, Wash.
