This landmark building, a white marble Beaux-Arts revival, designed by John Merven Carr’re and Thomas Hastings, was completed in 1911 after 12 years of construction. At the time, it was the largest marble structure in the United States. A large restoration project of the exterior, in honor of the 100 year anniversary in 2011, is currently underway. The library is now formally known as the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. circa 1930.
The original two-way, four-lane toll bridge was designed by the engineer Homer Hadley and constructed of reinforced concrete in 1940. It sank in a storm on November 25, 1990, while it was undergoing refurbishing & repair. The current bridge was built in 1993. circa 1950.
Shoshone Falls is a waterfall on the Snake River located approximately five miles east of Twin Falls, Idaho. Sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," Shoshone Falls is 212 feet high--36 feet higher than Niagara Falls-- and flows over a rim 900 feet wide. circa 1918.
Printed on front: Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho
Message: 1-19-10 Dear Folks, This is the kind of train that came in to A. sometimes only 3 logs to a car. Fine here a little snow last night but not cold, all gone to-day-The letters were fine that we got yesterday, but daddy didn't say when he was mustered out. And now that that story is finished he must not stop writing to us. We are well-Love to all.
Addressee: Mr. John Watson College View, Neb. Box 87.
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: Mar 11th '10 Here are some fish for your supper. Having fine weather-and did not suffer any with the storms that have swept the other part of the state. Spent a very pleasant after-noon yesterday with Mrs. Judge Pearson and hope to have many more. They are having a visit this afternoon from their Gen. Agt. of the ? Co. We are well and busy and going to be more so. Hope for a letter in the morning. K. B.
Message: Aug. 18-1908. Dear Aunty. How do you think I got so fat? I drink water all the time. I hope you are getting well and will soon be able to come down and see us. How is Howard? I have his picture and kiss it all the time. Mama got a letter from Uncle Ralph yesterday. With love from all Cecil.
Addressee: Mrs. Ralph Philbrick Portland Ore. x 28 Harrison Glen Cottage Sanitarium
The Canadian Pacific Railway added the passenger steamer Princess Adelaide to its coastal fleet in 1910. She was finished throughout in natural woods, having a large dining salon seating 150, as well as grill room and cafe accommodating another 100. Her 118 staterooms all had hot and cold running water, portable heaters, electric reading lamps and plate glass windows. circa 1915.
Printed on front: C.P.R. "Princess Adelaide," Pacific Coast Service
Message: Hello Momma, Papa and Brother.how are you all, leaves us well. Clara, Joe and Lena Isenberg & children & us are going to the Point Sunday the boy's are going first car in the morning fishing, we are going out about 10., as it will be warmer.My but it has rained fierce here.how does brother like it there. I was to Mrs.? Munn's to lunch Wed. Had a lovely time, B & I. Got a card from Mrs. Leraine also. ? is coming out Sat. morning & stay all night here. Well write soon with love to all from Geo. B. & M. XXX These from little H. (XXX) from S.
Addressee: Mrs. J. E. Darling 498 5th Ave. East. Vancouver, B.C.
