In 1938 President Franklin Roosevelt signed a bill that established Olympic National Park, giving greater protection to what had been established as Olympic National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1909. In 1940, an additional 187,411 acres were added to the 684, 000 acre area, including sections of the Elwah River watershed and Hurricane Ridge. Subsequent additions to the park now make the total area over 922,000 acres. The area is known for spectacular views and beautiful alpine wildflowers. circa 1970.
Mount Shuksan, in North Cascades National Park, looms above either Highwood Lake or Picture Lake, which are located in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Mount Shuksan is located east of Mount Baker, and south of the Canadian border. circa 1944.
Printed on front: Mt. Shuksan from Mt. Baker Lodge Bellingham, Wash.
Printed on front: Mt. Shuksan from Mt. Baker Lodge Bellingham, Wash.
Postcard publicizing Seattle and all it has to offer--shows a couple in a lush garden enjoying refreshments. circa 1917. Printed on front: For a real time come to Seattle Nothing like it on the map. Alone with a bird and a bottle.
Ellensburg is the county seat of Kittitas County, and is located near the geographical center of Washington. The town was founded in 1871, incorporated in 1884, and prospered after the Northern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1886. The Washington State Normal School, chartered here in 1891, is now known as Central Washington University. circa 1915. Printed on front: Fourth Street, Looking East Ellensburg, Wash.
Young woman in bright shawl and festive hat, knocking on a door decorates this greeting card. In addition to colorful flowers on the front of the card, there are drawings of birds, ribbons and flowers on the back. circa 1917.
Printed on front: Birthday Greeting A very Happy Birthday, and when you cut your cake Please cut a little piece for me, For good old Friendship sake.
Likely a publicity card showing the abundance and quality of the fishing in Portland, Oregon. Card shows several men working hard to land a very large pike at the edge of what looks to be a lake. circa 1910. Printed on front: How we do things at Portland, Ore. Landing a Pike
Beacon Hill Park was turned over to the City of Victoria in 1882. Beacon Hill Park also has an important status as the western terminus, the Mile "0" of the 8,000 kilometer Trans-Canada Highway. The park overlooks the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Bridge and Swans, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B. C.
Snoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft. waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington. It is one of Washington's most popular scenic attractions. circa 1945.
Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction stretches 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. George Grant Mackay, the civil engineer who was responsible for setting aside the land for Stanley Park, built the original bridge in 1889. circa 1917.
The Nisqually Glacier is one of the larger and glaciers on the southern face of Mount Rainier, and one of the most easily viewed on the mountain. It is accessible from the Paradise visitor facilities in Mount Rainier National Park. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Mt. Rainier overlooking Nisqually Glacier, Washington.
Snoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft. waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington. It is one of Washington's most popular scenic attractions. circa 1908.
Printed on back: Snoqualmie Falls, 30 miles east of Seattle, Washington, on Highway 2, supplies needed energy for light and power. During the spring months more than 20,000 cubic feet of water a second dashes over the 270-foot precipice into the canyon below. Tour the West this year with 76 gasoline.
Signs proclaiming, "See our miniature wonderland", "Gifts, Trains, Models" and "Model Railroad display" sit outside the Northwestern House of Hobby's, located between Tacoma and Seattle, likely on Highway 99. circa 1950.
Printed on front: House of Hobby's-Midway-Seattle-Tacoma Highway
