Moclips is a small community on the Pacific Coast north of Hoquiam, Washington once known for its cedar shingle and shake industry. Although the caption reads "Granville Point", the photo was probably taken at Point Grenville, an area northwest of Moclips named in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver after British Secretary of State William Grenville. circa 1908.
Printed on front: Spray Rock, Granville Point, near Moclips, Wash.
Exterior and interior photographs of Tacoma's original Carnegie library building, funded by steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The building, completed in 1903, now houses the Tacoma Public Library's Northwest Room history collection, and is annexed to the more modern main branch of the Tacoma Public Library. circa 1906.
Printed on front: Tacoma Public Library Tacoma, Wash.
Message: We have just left Aberdeen today. Are nearly at Portland. We had the dandiest time with mr & mrs Baumert. They certainly showed us a dandy big time. Have lots to talk to you about. We are getting the Washington (fever?) bad. We are certainly enjoying ourselves
A dapperly dressed man poses next to a fallen Spruce tree, reaching his arm up its side. The width of the huge tree is almost twice the height of the man. circa 1909.
Printed on front: A Fallen Giant (Spruce) Aberdeen, Wash.
Message: Am up here to the rose carnival Came up on the boat. my very first trip on the old ocean. not very much in love with the water, ha ha- This is a beautiful place I am very anxious to have a home here. will write more later. love to all from "Glee" 743 Fern Ave. Portland Heights Portland Oregon.
Addressee: Miss Lethe Watson College View Nebraska
Four elegantly dressed ladies wearing flowered bonnets, a small child, and a somewhat disengaged gentleman ride in a car trimmed with ferns and roses. They are participating in the 1909 Portland Rose Festival Parade, an annual event that originated in 1907. Details in the postcard are tinted in pastel hues of pink, green, and blue. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Decorated Automobile in Portland, Ore., Rose Festival Parade.
Message: Mr & Mrs Baumert, Kind friends!- We reached Wallace the 5th at 8 PM regestered in Spokane 8:30 AM. Just wait till I get that claim. J. W. looking fine 11 of us went on a picnic yesterday, was 5000 ft above sea level. Visited a lead and zinc(?) mine 400 men working Pay well for time (?). 55 thousand dollars (?) coming down the mountain at sunset . lovely sight. How is Mr B. is he on crutches yet, give Daddy & Mr B my regards. (signature illegible).
Addressee: Mrs Wm Baumert Laura St. N. Aberdeen. Wash.
A poem of greetings from Washington is nestled between two scenic photographs of the state featuring vivid blue rivers, craggy bluffs, and lush hillsides. circa 1916.
Printed on front: Greetings from Washington. From the sun-kissed hills of the Treasure State, From her plains and valleys, too; From her forests of pine and waiving wheatfields Come heartiest greetings to you. May your days be bright as her sapphire skies- Your joys as pure as her snow-blown air; your peace the peace of her star-gemmed nights, Your hearts as her song birds, free from care.
Message: Crater Laker Ore- Dear ones, Wed- We were up at this beautiful spot on Sun. with gertrude and Claude- Have been having a wonderful time. Every bit of furnishing is made by hand in this lodge. Love, mother
Addressee: Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Buckman. 3153 Liberty Fresno Calif.
Timberline Lodge, situated on the south side of Mt. Hood 60 miles east of Portland, was built in 1936-1937 during the Great Depression. Unemployed, skilled craftsmen hired by the Works Progress Administration constructed the lodge entirely by hand. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978. circa 1939.
Printed on front: Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood- Gov't Camp, Oregon
Message: Sun. morning. We didn't go to Star (?) last night. Jean is home. It rainy. We are all well but miss you- Hope I get a letter this morning- Lots of love to you from all, Lethe
Addressee: W. M. Baumert. Aberdeen, Wash. 505 E. Wishkah.
View of a conservatory-like hotel lobby featuring many rocking chairs, statues along the walls holding bowls of leafy plants, and vines and potted plants hanging from a glass ceiling. circa 1909.
Printed on front: The Lobby, Hotel Lincoln, Seattle, Wash.
Several men walk along pathways in an Oregon park edged by a pond or reservoir. One man is feeding or trying to pet the resident goat, who is standing against the fence enjoying the attention. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Portland, Ore., Scene in City Park
Message: Dear Dora: Rec'd your card yesterday morning. Anna and I were to Hillsborog thursday we saw quite a number from Scholls, but didn't see you. We saw Mr. & Mrs. Loper and Roy and Gail. Miss Lewis and I went to the Herlig Theatre yesterday to the matinee to see the morning pictures of the Durbar (?). It was just fine. Mr. Marm (?) is about the same. Henry and wife came this morning. I can't hardly wait until you come down. We're planning to give you a time of your life. Also I am anxious for you to see your big nephew. he weighs 14 lbs. We'll write a little in a few ? Where did you celebrate at? How is Ma? ? (The rest is illegible.)
Message: The folks around last morning after I mailed my card to you, was de-lighted to see the boys it was so un-expected to see them ? into the ? they both look so nice Bertha
Addressee: Mrs. R. L. Philbrick Hoquiam Washington 610- 6th
Front view of a large brick school trimmed with white around the windows and doors. An old automobile passes before the building on an otherwise empty street. Jefferson High School still exists. It was founded in 1909, and is a public school located in north Portland.
Printed on front: Jefferson High School, Portland, Ore.
Printed on back: The State of Washington is famous for its timber industries, some of the largest saw-mills in the world being located on Puget Sound.
Message: 1-26-10 Dear People- I am sitting with my window wide open and my frog is singing in the sun. I wish we would not ? so much rain for I could get along so nicely with less. But I put on my rubber coat hat and boots and go whistling down to the office dry, love to all.
Addressee: Mrs. John Watson, College View, Neb, Box 87.
View of the front and right side of the Lewis & Clark Exposition's Forestry building- a large, rustic structure made almost entirely of rough-hewn logs.
Printed on front: Lewis & Clark Exposition Portland, Or. 1905. Forestry Building.
Two nicely dressed men in Derby hats pose in a staged photo setting. They appear to be riding in a cart pulled by a kicking mule, adorned with signs advertising Tacoma such as "U-Auto Be Here" and "Tacoma Car Service." The Polson Camp address refers to a logging camp.
