• Message: Hello, Jim! Are the cars still running on rails in Aberdeen? Wish I could see you and shake hands as these two are doing.
• Addressee: Mr. Jim Crossen 578 W. Wishkah St. Aberdeen, Wash.

• A birthday greeting, with a poem and a picture. circa 1917.
• Printed on front: Enjoy your little parties That will make you grow; I wish you every happiness Through all your life, you know.

• Message: Nanie will not be home to give you that party but we will have one later. We will be in B.C. on your birthday. Your loving Nanie.
• Addressee: Gerald Philbrick 610 Sixth St. Hoquiam, Wash.

• One time location of the Historical Society Library in Lincoln, Nebraska. Message on this card likely promotes prohibition. circa 1910.
• Printed on front: Historical Society Library, Lincoln, Neb.

• 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.

• A train loaded with lumber travels through what likely is either Washington or Oregon. circa 1910.
• Printed on front: Logging Train in the West.

• 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.

• Many speckled trout--likely a card used to publicize the abundance of fish in the area. circa 1910.
• Printed on front: Speckled Beauties.

Picture of a very happy baby toddling along a boardwalk. circa 1908.

• 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.
• Printed on front: Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.

• Message: Westport 1-3-10 We wish you all a happy New Year. Yours, E. & D. Walber. (write soon)
• Addressee: Mrs. John Creech Aberdeen, Wash.

• Part of a set showcasing the beauty of the region, this card features tall alpine trees and a sulphur spring surrounded by rocks.
• Printed on front: Beautiful Washington, Sulphur and Iron Spring in the Cascade Mountains.

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.

Printed on back: The Mountain as seen from the highway at Marmot Point, just entering Paradise Valley, Rainier National Park.

• Fanny C. Paddock Memorial Hospital, located at 312 South J Street, was built in 1888. The name was changed to Tacoma General Hospital in 1912.
• Printed on front: Fanny Paddock Hospital, Tacoma, Wash.

• Man kneeling beside his boat, presumably with a whale spear in his hand.
• Printed on front: The Old Indian Whale Hunter of Puget Sound

• 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.
• Printed: Corner 11th and K Street, Tacoma, wash.