Jim, a Scotch collie, accompanied Ezra Meeker on at least the first of his two rigorous wagon re-crossings of the Old Oregon Trail between 1906-1912. These trips were undertaken to raise commemorative markers along the way.
Printed on back: Standing upon a solid stone foundation, built of six varieties of native wood, furniture finished inside, heavily sanded in oil outside, barring accidents, this residence will remain for centuries.
Printed on back: But few of the graves on the Plains have been preserved. A sypathetic pioneer settlement of a later date have cared for this one although the history of it comes down as a legend- in fact lost. Ezra Meeker addressing the pioneers; Neb., 1910.
Portrait of Washington pioneer Ezra Meeker resting beside his wagon during the first of his two re-crossings of the Old Oregon Trail. This journeys took place between 1906-1912, with the purpose of marking the trail before it was lost, and placing commemorative monuments along the way for its original pioneers. Meeker's dog, Jim, can be seen lying at the far left of the photo. The man at the right is Meeker's driver, William Mardon, who has been painted out of other editions of this post card.
Washington pioneer Ezra Meeker's ox team steadily pull his covered wagon along the Old Oregon Trail, past a group of curious onlookers. This photo was probably taken near the end of the first of Meeker's commemorative re-crossings of the trail, from 1906-1908, and then again from 1910-1912. The trips were undertaken to preserve the trail and raise monuments to its original pioneers. A banner on the side of the wagon, barely legible in the photo, appears to mark his progress on the journey.
Printed on back: This wonderful land mark could be seen long distances before the growth of timber in the North Platte Valley. Seen in mirage 50 miles away in 1852.
Printed on back: Business was suspended, a speech called for and loudly acclaimed by the brokers and multitude:- one of those places harder to get out of than to get into, but bay the help of two policemen a way was opened.
Rare wooden Tacoma postcard. Most likely produced as a promotional item for the area, it highlights the region's many recreational activities and close proximity to the mountain.
Printed on front: Come to Tacoma Heart of the Evergreen, Playground, Gateway to Rainier National Park
Printed on back: Tacoma Invites You Date___ Greetings! This is a year 'round play-ground----a great place to spend your next vacation. I am inviting you.
Artist John Carlton features Larry Anderson's statue symbolizing the lumberman's contribution to the devolpment of Tacoma that stands at Fireman's Park.
Printed on back: Wright Park, Tacoma, Wa. Frannie and Annie have greeted visitors to Wright Park since 1890. They have seen some amazing things over the years.
Picture Tacoma Artist's Postcard Project; Photograph copyright 2008 Tom Holt Photography, artist Lynn Di Nino.
Printed on back: Looking out from the Bell Tower of Old City Hall, you see the Commencement Bay Grainery. Trains arrive daily from the Mid-West loaded with grain that is then shipped to Asia.
Picture Tacoma Artist's Postcard Project; Photography by Sharon Styler
Printed on back: TACOMA - City of Destiny Award-winning cartoonist extraordinare Mark Monlux is a Northwest native and Tacoma resident. He also co-founded the Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians, otherwise known as The C.L.A.W.
Mount Adams reflected in a lake on a clear autumn day. Located about 35 miles east of Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams is the second highest mountain in Washington state. circa 1945. (Oversize)
Printed on back: Mount Adams, Washington is one of the chain of towering Cascade snow peaks stretching from Canada to California; 12,307 feet high, it is beautifully visible, in particular, from U. S. Highways 97 and 30. (Oversize)
Promotional postcard featuring Mount Rainier, provided for servicemen during World War II. circa 1941.
Printed on front: Mount Rainier. Rising 14,408 feet into the sky, Mt. Rainier is spectacularly beautiful and the crowning triumph of the Evergreen State of Washington. Here it is only two hours from sea level to ski level.