Message: June 12th It was a long trip across the state of Oregon-we had two real windy sandy days. Now we are plenty warm enough-all thawed out. Bertha
Addressee: Mrs. R. L. Philbrick Hoquaim, Washington 610 Sixth St.
Message: Dear Sister We received the pkgs Wed. was very glad to get them & many thanks had gone to Myrtle Point on Thu. Cap is fine-school is closed as Miss Steples is sick. Will write later. Nellie
Addressee: Dorothy Hansen 324 Hall St. Portland, Ore.
In 1886, Vancouver B.C.'s first City Council dedicated the 1,000 acre peninsula for park and recreation purposes. On September 27, 1887 Stanley Park was officially opened, establishing the fledgling city's first official "greenspace". The park was named for Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. circa 1917.
On June 10th and 11th, 1910 there was a big celebration to dedicate the new stadium, adjacent to Tacoma High School. Area school children performed Irish jigs, Scottish reels, Spanish, Swedish, Maypole and Indian dances, a sword dance--and the minuet pictured here. There was also tumbling, rope-skipping and the formation of the American flag by the children.
Built in 1892, and made out of Wilkeson and Pittsburg grey freestone, finished with Tenino bluestone--this was demolished in 1959 after the County-City Building was constructed.
Printed on front: Pierce Co. Court House, located at Tacoma.
Originally known as the Provident Building, it became the Security Building in 1952. After renovation and remodeling in 2006, the original name was restored.
Printed on front: Provident Building Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Everett, Wash. Sept. 17th, 1911 Dear Friends, My wifes filks like to rent the house but they are looking for lower rent. The rents are a good deal lower here in town then it has been since I came here. Best regards from us all. Thomas.
Addressee: Mr. A. Petterson 2914 So. K. St. Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Hello! E?! How are you getting along & how is brother Aug? I am fine & working so have very little time to myself. Would like to see you but can't come up. Lovingly, Bud
Addressee: Mrs. A. F. Peterson 1501 Wetmore Ave. Everett, Wash.
A snapshot of early Tacoma--notice the street car on the far left and the overhead light. This building at 1102 K Street was opened in 1891 as the Quiett and Simmons Drug store.
In 1879, Frank and Mary Stevenson homesteaded what is now the center of town. Early settlers called this area Stevensonville, but the name later changed to Enumclaw--an Indian name of a nearby mountain. The town of Enumclaw was platted on October 31, 1885, when the railroad decided to come through the area.
Message: July 21 My dear friend, I got to Enumclaw a Sunday night found my brother better he is sitting up to day. Well how are you. I hoop you are well. I and my sister went picking yesterday and I ? after third when I get home. Well how is my old man. Well send me a postal here at Enumclaw. Well good by till I hear from you. Maggie
Addressee: Mrs. A. Peterson Everett, Wash. 1501 Wheatmore (Wetmore)
Printed: 8319 COLUMBIA GORGE FROM CROWN POINT. Showing Cape Horn and Castle Rock in the distance. This view shows the concrete supports on the brink of Thor's Heights, and is one of the most prominent viewpoints along the Columbia River.
Takakkaw Falls is a waterfall located in Yoho National Park, near Field, British Columbia, in Canada. Its highest point is 1260 feet, making it the second longest waterfall in Canada.
