Message: 9/12/16 Dear All: I have went up and down these steps lots of times. They're be-autiful. The city hall is across the cor-ner from this building (where mark is) & I'm up the hill 6 blocks. I have a bad cold which is easy to get here. Love to all, Hattie
Addressee: Mrs. E. ? 519 N. Prospect, Sturgis, Mich.
Message: 1-21-14. Mrs. Sceva: Rec'd your card and glad to hear you reached your destination alright. I suppose you are enjoying sunshine and nice weather while we are carrying umbrellas. Have talked with "bun" once. She was alright for Geo. was keeping her from getting lonesome. I am going out to see her soon. "Mrs." L.L. Bates.
Addressee: Mrs. H.M. Sceva, 3763 Maple Ave., Los Angeles, Cal.
The Washington National Guard Armory at 715 So. 11th, built in 1908, was added to the Tacoma Historical register in 1976. The Pierce County Court House in the background was built in 1892, and was located at 1012 So. G Street. circa 1910.
Printed on front: State Armory, Court House in background, Tacoma, Wash.
Elaborate private homes in early Tacoma: House in upper left corner is located at 417 No. "E" St., upper right was at 509 No. Yakima but was demolished in 1959 to make room for the Vista Palms apartments. The house in the lower right is the "2nd Rust Mansion" at 521 No. Yakima. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Private Residences at Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Dear Bessie: I am going home for Thanksgiving this year. Thank you very much for the invitation, and may be able to take advantage of it some other time. J. F.
Addressee: Miss Bessie M. Hassett, 1629-14th Ave., Seattle, Wash.
Built in 1889 at 902-14 Broadway, this was known as the Music Box Theater from February 1933 until April 1963 when it was destroyed by fire. circa 1908.
Printed on front: Tacoma Theater Building, Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Will write as soon as I can. Wish you would come in for a few days. I sleep on the back porch. Mama is poorly so I cannot get away but would love to have you if you could be spared, With Love, M. G.
Lincoln Park High School was built in 1913 and was open for the first day of classes on August 31, 1914. The name was changed to Lincoln High School in 1917. Columbia Avenue is now South 37th street. circa 1916.
Printed on front: Lincoln Park High School, on South "G" Street, between Columbia Avenue and 35th Street, Tacoma, U.S.A.
Message: Dear Momma. I hope this finds you well. Leaves us yet so very busy getting things in order & the weather fierce. rain snow & hail every day. I had club Fri. night. I have not found any to match that you sent yet. have had lots of company & all like my house so much. I just washed a big wash today got it dry & all ironed between showers. I must write Grace a card to. Will write you a letter soon. Your daughter Mabel.
Addressee: Mrs. J. E. Darling Fleetwood Po "Lake leo" Oregon
Message: My Dear Mrs. Larsen, Well we are here in Tacoma, Wash., had a wonderful trip sure is a dandy country. Was out to the ocean Sunday there's so many places to go yet to be home in due time. Your Friends, Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Grimes
Addressee: Mrs. Alfred Larsen, 207 East Court St., Harlan, IA
