Printed on back: Tacoma Public Library. Tacoma Public Library's 87,708 square foot Main Library at 1102 Tacoma Avenue South encompasses the city's original Carnegie Library, built in 1903 through a grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and its 1952 addition. Funding for the 1990 renovation and expansion was provided through passage of a $15.8 million Library Construction Bond approved by Tacoma voters in 1984. The $5.1 million project was designed by the Tsang Partnership, with construction by Mar-Jon Contractors, Inc. Photo inset: The restored glass skylight of the Carnegie Library.
Printed on back: The $1.05 million comprehensive renovation and addition to the George O. Swasey Branch Library, 7001 Sixth Avenue, was designed by Elaine Day LaTourelle and Associates, Architects, and built by Sunset Pacific General Contractors, Inc. Originally built in 1960 and named to honor Tacoma Attorney George Swasey, whose generous bequest made the library a reality, the Swasey Branch Library brings a wealth of library services and programs to Tacoma's growing west end neighborhood. Funding for the renovation was provided through passage of a $15.8 million Library Construction Bond approved by Tacoma citizens in 1984.
Several people, only one who is dressed as if he might be a logger, stand at the base of what is purported to be an extremely large cedar tree. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Cedar Tree, 100 feet in Circumference, Washington.
Message: Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 22 '12. Your card was received some time ago and the centerpiece is sent I guess. I presume you have received it. How are you? We have been having lovely weather here lately. Sunshine and nice and warm. Letters from Ia and Minn say 33 to 44 below zero how is that? Well by by come over soon and eat watercress. Love all from Mama. 23d. just received your card. by by.
Addressee: Miss. Marie Nelson, Nob Hill Drive, North Yakima, Wash.
Message: Aug 26-'11 Thanks for handful of cards rec'd by me last evening "a trial order" when they are gone you will hear from me again. As they are just fine. Are you building a private collection?-if so here is one for it. I got 2,500 in my collection now. have been a "true blue" member for 2 yrs. Mrs. Anna Wixon, Sherlock, Wash. J.B.47
Addressee: Edward Mitchell 3363 Army Street San Francisco California
During Ezra Meeker's second expedition honoring the pioneers who came across the Old Oregon Trail, he took time out to lead a transportation parade in Los Angeles at an aviation show in January. In addition to his covered wagon, there were automobiles, dirigibles, balloons, and aeroplanes. During the air show, Frenchman Louis Paulhan and American Glenn Curtiss shared over $15,000.00 in prize money for different aeronautic feats. circa 1912.
Printed on front: Ezra Meeker at Aviation Meet, Los Angeles, 1910.
Message: Roy, Wash. I don't know what your exact add is but am going to send you a card. We don't have much chance lately. We are not going to So. Tacoma next Run. Not until the 20th so the whole bunch can go there. Lem can't get off until the 20th of Sept. Love, Edyth
Message: Dear Bro I am all OK hope you the sameI am at Everett yet and going to the worlds fair next week on about the 8 of June. Drop me a line at (?) same address. Odagsh
Card features a cardboard officer with "Slow School Zone" sign and waving arm. "MFD by Cole and Redmayne Vivid-Tone Poster Co, Tacoma, Wash.". circa 1938.
Printed on front: Protect your children on the highways with the new animated "Safety Chief"