Message: RFD #3. Box #84. Tacoma, Wash., Dear Friend; I haven't heard of you for so long I thought I would send you a postal. How are you, anyway? Have been visiting in Tacoma a few days. I have a "girl Friend" staying with me. (write me a letter) Well good-bye (Fannie.)
Printed on back: McChord Air Force Base, Washington In the foreground is the new multi-million dollar freeway which skirts this important air base. Mt. Rainier looms majestically 60 miles away.
Most likely a calling card for Brown & Haley, a Tacoma candy company founded in 1909. Addressed to co-founder J.C. Haley, possibly from his son. circa 1932.
Printed on front: Almond Roca and other winners! Presenting the above, together with a full line of Brown & Haley quick profit producing Confections. It will be my pleasure to call on you about Date_ 19. Sincerely yours, ____ (Representative). Brown & Haley, Tacoma, Wash. U.S.A.
McChord Field, on the site of what once was an airstrip owned by the city of Tacoma, opened on May 5, 1938, after being chosen as the best site in the Pacific Northwest by military officials to establish an air base. circa 1960.
American Smelting & Refining Co. (ASARCO) was located at 5300 No. 52nd St. in Ruston. This smokestack was sometimes touted as being the largest in the world. circa 1917.
Printed on front: Second largest smokestack in the world - Tacoma Wash.
Message: Jan 29-08 My dear sister, Your splendid letter has just been received. You are certainly the best sister in the world. I will have the finest Bible that you ever saw. I can't thank you enough. This is cram week as exams begin tomorrow. Studied till 1 AM and 12:30 the last two nights. Lots of fun. Lovingly, Gilbert
Addressee: Miss Mary LeSourd 255 Second East Salt Lake City Utah
In this picture the Block House is shown in its original location, along the Chehalis River, just beyond the mouth of the Skookumchuk River. It was moved to Riverside Park in 1919, and to its current location in Fort Borst Park in Centralia in 1922. It was built for the protection of the Chehalis River crossing. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Fort Borst Block House built 1845, Washington.
Printed on back: The Bavarian. The Restaurant and Delicatessen with Old-Country Style and Atmosphere serving traditional German Home Cooked Foods. Also the finest selection of Imported Beer and Wine. Owned and Operated by the Vierthaler Family at 204 North KAY and Division, Tacoma, Washington. Phone MA7-5010.
The Rhodes Brothers Department Store Tea Room. Tables are covered with white tablecloths and graced with flowers. circa 1920.
Printed on front: The pretty Tea Room on the Sixth Floor of Rhodes Brothers Department Store -- Considered by tourists Tacoma's finest eating place. The insert shows the dainty private Dining Room where many Club, Lodge, Church and other committees now hold their noon luncheons.
