Black and while photograph of a young boy and a baby girl. The boy is wearing a fancy shirt, boots and a dashing hat--the baby is sporting a lace bonnet tied with a large ribbon and is sitting in a stroller. circa 1908.
Black and while photograph of a young boy and a baby girl. The boy is wearing a fancy shirt, boots and a dashing hat--the baby is sporting a lace bonnet tied with a large ribbon and is sitting in a stroller. circa 1908.
The Petaluma Free Public Library was established in 1878. The Classical Revival building, designed by Brainerd Jones, was built in 1906 for $20,000. $12,500 was granted by Andrew Carnegie and the balance was donated by the Petaluma community. The building remained a library until 1976 when it was renovated and converted into a museum of Petaluma history. circa 1908.
Message: Seattle, 12/31/07. Dear Daisy, Mother and I are settled down now. Have three furnished rooms for housekeeping. Hope you are feeling fine. Ad. 1222 Howell St. Howard. Will drop you a few lines tomorrow. Howard.
Message: Dear Cousin, I haven't had much time to write. How are you? We went to Grandpa's funeral, and Carl and the girls were there. Come down some time. Write soon Lovingly, Minnie.
Three men posing for a portrait at a Seattle studio, in front of a daisy covered backdrop. All are wearing the same pin attached to their jackets--and the one in the center has a long ribbon or card with an insignia with the word Hoquiam printed on it. circa 1915.
Message: Dear Myrtle I am too busy to come down this week, you ask me how I am getting along with batching, well if batching is to be the order of the day much longer, I shall feel very much inclined to get married. Ask how lonesome I am. Won't you please come home. Sam. Notice my old straw hat on the rock.
Addressee: Miss Myrtle Crosson Pacific Beach. Wash.
The ladies are adorned with wonderful ornate hats and dresses, and the men are also dressed formally in this photograph. A large American flag is draped on the wall behind the table. circa 1906.
Printed on back: Wind Mountain and Submerged Forest Wind Mountain and Submerged Forest are on the Washington side of the Columbia River and are plainly seen from the Columbia River Highway Message: Dear Doty, Received your most welcome card and have intended to write every evening but it seems as I never get around too. However I write soon. Oh how I wish you were here enjoying the dances at the lodge. We're having our dresses made for Rose Festival for the parade. Wish you could be in it. Love from Harriet Hansen 452 E 24th St.N. Portland.
Message: Dear Uncle Fred, I am a big boy now would like to go and see you and will someday will keep house next summer while mama is gone to see you all. Ernest
Addressee: Mr. Fred Gilles Port-Daniel Centre, Bonaventure Co. P. Q. Canada
Message: Dear Uncle Fred, I am a big boy now would like to go and see you and will someday will keep house next summer while mama is gone to see you all. Ernest
Addressee: Mr. Fred Gilles Port-Daniel Centre, Bonaventure Co. P. Q. Canada
Six men sitting on a huge stump, purported to be a "suburb" of the logging town. Often these cards were used to draw attention to the resources in the area being featured. Some fallen timber at the base is shaped like an enormous ax. circa 1907.
Notice sent to Mrs. Eva Mae Fleming informing her of her appointment as an Election Precinct Officer for Grays Harbor County in November, 1980. circa 1980.
Notice sent to Mrs. Eva Mae Fleming informing her of her appointment as an Election Precinct Officer for Grays Harbor County in November, 1980. circa 1980.
The cornerstone for the present church was laid in 1903. In 1906, the school was completed. Remodeled in 1961, the cathedral still retains many of the original architectural features. circa 1905.
Printed on front: Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, Spokane, Washington.