John W. Linck was remodeling his home at 817 NO. J Street in the summer of 1907. This card is keeping his wife, Eva, up to date on the progress of the construction. Linck was elected Mayor of Tacoma in 1908, and left office in 1910. He remained a Justice of the Peace for many years after leaving elected office.
Three loggers pose with recently felled timber. The Polson Logging Company was formed in 1895 and later bought out by Rayonier. The Polson Camps were located near Hoquiam in Grays Harbor County, Washington. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Bringing in a Turn. Camp 4 Polson Logging Co Hoquiam, Wn
Six tired but triumphant loggers sit atop an enormous log. The Polson Logging Company was formed in 1895 by the Polson Brothers, and its camps were located near Hoquiam in Grays Harbor County, Washington. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Yarding Crew Camp 4 Polson Logging Co Hoquiam Wn
A group of loggers rest outside of a tent and lean-to after a long day, listening to music. A Victrola and an early phonograph occupy prominent positions beside the tent, and Edison cylinder records are stacked inside the phonograph and lined up on a makeshift table. A picture of Edison can be seen on some of the cylinders. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Evening Camp 1 Polson Logging Co Hoquiam Wn
A group of loggers pose in front of a steam-powered "donkey engine" and its accompanying "donkey house" shelter. The Polson Logging Camps were located near Hoquiam in Grays Harbor, Washington. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Camp 4 Swing Polson Logging Co Hoquiam Wn
Three determined looking loggers pose with their giant saw next to a fir tree. The loggers' work appears to be almost done: the tree has a huge gash sawed into it, and is on the verge of crashing down. circa 1910.
A young man leans back with his arm stretched out against a huge log. This photo might have been taken in one of the Polson Company logging camps near Hoquiam, Washington. circa 1910.
A group of loggers rest by a steam donkey engine and its "donkey house". The photo was taken at one of the Polson Company logging camps located near Hoquiam, Washington. circa 1910.
Loggers pose near hoisting cable machinery. The photo was probably taken at one of the Polson Company logging camps near Hoquiam, Washington. circa 1910.
A group of young women and two loggers stand at the top of a cable rigging mechanism. This photo was possibly taken at one of the Polson Company logging camps located near Hoquiam, Washington. circa 1910.
A group of hard working loggers rest on and against a large tree recently felled. A cable is stretched taut in front of them. The photo was probably taken at one of the Polson Company logging camps near Hoquiam, Washington. circa 1910.