Northwest ORCA

Originally constructed as a hotel, it never opened because the structure was damaged by fire in 1898. It was converted for use as Tacoma High School in 1906. The name was changed in 1913 to Stadium High school.
Printed on front: High School, Tacoma, Washington.

Located near the corner of Division and North "I" Street, the duck pond was once home for many years to a pair of swans until the male developed a case of wanderlust and was found as far away as Seattle. After the female died, the male was given to the Point Defiance Zoo to live out his days.
Printed on front: Section of Wright Park, Tacoma, Wash.

Here a sign hangs high above Pacific Avenue, likely during the time of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in June, 1909. One of Tacoma's official mottos, "You'll Like Tacoma" was displayed in big wooden letters on the shore facing the AYPE to publicize the city to the Seattle fair attendees. There were reports that some attendees were confused by the sign, thinking it referred to a breakfast food being offered at the event.
Printed on front: You'll Like Tacoma--Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Wash.

The National Realty Building, far right on the card, built in 1910, was the tallest building on the West Coast until the Smith Tower was completed in Seattle in 1914. The building just to the left of the National Realty Building, Puget Sound State Bank, was built as an annex and was completed in 1912.
Printed on front: In the Business Section, showing Tacoma's Newest Skyscrapers, Tacoma, Washington

Aerial view of Tacoma encompassing part of the tideflats including the warehouses along the waterfront.
Printed on front: A Section of the Shopping and Business District, Tacoma, Washington