• View of the downtown business district looking north. Prominent buildings include the County-City Building on the far left, the Medical Arts Building (now the Municipal Building) behind the lower light post, and the Schoenfeld Furniture store on the far right beyond Union Station. circa 1970.
• Printed on front: Tacoma, Washington

• Yard Birds, in the Chehalis/Centralia area, began as the Two Yard Birds Surplus in 1947. By 1958 it was known as Yard Birds, and in 1959 a sister store called Seamart was added in Olympia. Another Yard Birds store opened in Shelton in 1979. The firm was known for its eclectic merchandise and the very large bird statues out front. The last Yard Birds closed in 1995. circa 1971.
• Printed on front: Yard Birds

• Deception Pass is a narrow, tidal passage between Fidalgo Island on the north and Whidbey Island on the south in Skagit and Island counties. Capt. George Vancouver named it Port Gardner in 1792 not knowing that the channel was open at the west end. When Joseph Whidbey of his command found the western outlet, Vancouver renamed it Deception Passage, because he had been deceived as to its nature, and named the island after his assistant who found the mistake. circa 1930.
• Printed on front: Deception Pass Bridge-Wash.

• The original rose garden in Point Defiance Park was constructed of cuttings and seeds gathered by Tacoma school children in 1895. circa 1970.
• Printed on front: The Rose Arbor at Point Defiance Park Tacoma, Washington

Printed on back: Masonic Memorial at New Tacoma Cemetery Tacoma, Washington

• When explorers Lewis & Clark were preparing for their return trip most supplies had been depleted, so they set up a Salt House in Seaside to cure and preserve a meat supply for their journey. The area became the place for many western pioneers to vacation, with the first guest house opening in 1850. It is still a popular tourist destination today. circa 1965.
• Printed on front: Greetings from Seaside Oregon The end of the Lewis and Clark Trail Designated by the Oregon State legislature marking the farthest west camp of the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1805-1806

• Founded by Neuman Van Duyn, Portland, Oregon's Van Duyn Chocolates opened in 1927. circa 1965.
• Printed on front: Portland, Oregon Van Duyn Candies

Printed on back: Van Duyn Chocolate Shops, Inc. Box 7927 Portland 12, Oregon Famous for flavor! All chocolates home-made in Portland in our famous candy kitchen. We mail candy for you, gift wrap, enclose cards and bill on account if you wish. Please enclose credit references. Send us your gift lists.

The Monroe Street Bridge, pictured here, is a city landmark in Spokane, Washington. It was completed in 1911, and is adorned with western design motifs, including cast concrete bison skulls. The bridge was entirely rebuilt, except for the central span starting in 2003. It was reopened in 2005. circa 1960.

Printed on back: AAA Redwood Motel 815 N. E. 6th Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 23 Air-Conditioned Units with Tub Or Shower, Cable TV, Free Coffee, Some Kitchenettes, Family Accomodations, Wall to Wall Carpets, Heated Pool, Quiet Shady Location, 4 Blocks form City Center, Restaurant Close By. Waterbeds Available. Phone 503-479-7744.

Printed on back: Tillamook Head Lighthouse Oregon Coast

• Printed on back: Destruction Island, Washington Seacoast. Thrilling indeed are the tales that are told at this rocky island, a short distance off the north Washington coast. Once the scene of many shipwrecks, its friendly beacon warns of the nearby reefs.
• Message: Dear Rhoda. Just a card to let you know I got your nice Christmas gift, and thank you very much. Thanks also for the C. card. We got many presents and cards and a very good big dinner the two Holidays. Glad to see that you are feeling better and that you have gained your weight back. Have a Happy New Yr. folks from us both. love, Helga.
• Addressee: Mrs. Gerald Sirles 109 E. 72nd St. Tacoma, Wash. 98404.

• Mount Hood seen from State Route 26, which runs from Portland to the mountain. circa 1960.
• Printed on front: Beautiful Mount Hood

Entertainer Bing Crosby attended Gonzaga, and raised money for the library pictured here, which was dedicated to the Crosby family on November 3, 1957. After the library was moved to the Foley Center in 1992, this building was turned into the Crosby Student Center, and it still houses the Crosbyana Room and its memorabilia--including gold records, trophies, photographs, scrapbooks and an Oscar. circa 1960.

Sea creatures, rocks and kelp on the sand at low tide. circa 1970.

Printed on back: Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho Dwarf monkeyflower (Mimulus nanus) carpets the cinder slopes in early June. This lovely flower soon disappears as warm summer days and drying winds evaporate soil moisture.

• This building, constructed from 1936 to 1938, and expanded in 1977, is the third to house the Oregon state government in Salem. Two former capitol buildings were destroyed by fire, one in 1855 and the other in 1935. A lot of the interior and exterior of the building is made of marble, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. circa 1960.
• Printed on front: Oregon State Capitol--Salem

• Printed on back: Park Panhandler at Work A friendly but very dangerous welcoming committee at many of the beautiful Western National Parks. Tourists are warned it is illegal to feed the bears--no matter how cute they are.
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• Message: Monday-3 p.m. Dear Family, Every thing is going along smooth. I am studying very hard. Not certain whether I'll be able to do all the work & pass, but I am trying the best that I can. I am feeling wonderful. I am going to solo in the big plane after 2 hrs. dual. (in a few minutes) Lots of fun going into a dive upside down. Makes you glad you have a safety belt. They are trying to rush the boys through too fast. One washed out already. Sun is shining all the time. Only have to pay 14 dollars a month for swell place to stay & college pays 8.00 of that leaving only 6.00 for me. Wes Send $25.00 in next letter.
• Addressee: H. A. Sirles Rt. 3 Box 844 Tacoma, Wash.

• Printed on back: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho from the Air This growing city of 17,000 is fast becoming a Mecca for tourists who enjoy boating, fishing or the grandeur of mountains and lakes.
• Message: Dear Mother & Gerald: It is very hot here. It is also very beautiful. I spotted Hyman Appleman this morning in Spokane going in the Desert Hotel . I went through Marlin yesterday. I am going for a boat ride now. Will go towards Walla Walla tomorrow. With love, Allen
• Addressee: Mrs. H. A. Sirles Rt. 3 Box 844, Tacoma, Wash.

Printed on back: Crab Broiler restaurant One of Americas outstanding roadside restaurants. 4 miles south of SEASIDE, OGEGON, (sp) at Junction of Highway U. S. 26 and U. S. 101 open daily from 11:30 A.M. Well prepared food, Seafood, Chicken and Steaks Childrens Portions Visit our Garden room and Oriental garden. Recommended by Duncan Hines, AAA

Printed on back: Fort Nisqually Tacoma, Washington Fort Nisqually, a restored Hudson's Bay Company

Printed on back: 1,500 LB. STURGEON SNAKE RIVER, IDAHO

• Pierce County Court House. Built in 1892 at 1012 So. G Street, it was demolished in 1959. circa 1905.
• Printed on front: Pierce County Court House, Tacoma, Washington.

Printed on back: Post Office, Salem, Oregon Another of the magnificent structures which is included in the group of buildings in the Capitol city, is this beautiful post office.

Unidentified young girl on horse, under the watchful eye of an adult in interesting headgear standing close by. circa 1910.