Printed on back: North Fort Lewis, Washington. This late-afternoon telephoto view shows some of the barracks, parade field and their eternal guardian, Mt. Rainier, 60 miles to the east. These barracks will house some of the troops of the Viet Nam War.
Printed on back: Viking Room, Tacoma Hotel. The scheme of decoration throughout the hotel is of a decidedly marine character. The main dining room, which is magnificently equipped, is called the "Viking Room," deriving its name from the painted frieze around the walls. Tacoma Hotel was erected in 1884, and enlarged and remodeled in 1905.
Message: My Dear Carrie, It is now a week since I saw You S.H. and that is long time for me. I am getting along fine your most affectionately, L.P.
Addressee: Miss Carrie Wood, Graham, Wash. In care C. Seversen.
Printed on back: Castle Hall Pythian Temple Commencement Lodge No. 7 Knights of Pythias Lodge instituted 1881. Temple constructed 1906-1908. Dedicated with 1250 Knights in Grand Convention. 100th Anniversary Grand Convention, October 6, 1985. Most beautiful Pythian meeting hall in the world. Home to Commencement
Printed on back: Monumental Main Gate Fort Lewis, Washington This historic land mark was first constructed as the last main gate in 1917 using money and labor donated by the workers who built original Camp Lewis. It was moved to its present location in 1957 to make room for super highway expansion.
Built in 1889 at 902-14 Broadway, this was known as the Music Box Theater from February 1933 until April 1963 when it was destroyed by fire. circa 1908.
Printed on front: Tacoma Theater Building, Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Will write as soon as I can. Wish you would come in for a few days. I sleep on the back porch. Mama is poorly so I cannot get away but would love to have you if you could be spared, With Love, M. G.
Lincoln Park High School was built in 1913 and was open for the first day of classes on August 31, 1914. The name was changed to Lincoln High School in 1917. Columbia Avenue is now South 37th street. circa 1916.
Printed on front: Lincoln Park High School, on South "G" Street, between Columbia Avenue and 35th Street, Tacoma, U.S.A.
Message: Dear Momma. I hope this finds you well. Leaves us yet so very busy getting things in order & the weather fierce. rain snow & hail every day. I had club Fri. night. I have not found any to match that you sent yet. have had lots of company & all like my house so much. I just washed a big wash today got it dry & all ironed between showers. I must write Grace a card to. Will write you a letter soon. Your daughter Mabel.
Addressee: Mrs. J. E. Darling Fleetwood Po "Lake leo" Oregon
Message: My Dear Mrs. Larsen, Well we are here in Tacoma, Wash., had a wonderful trip sure is a dandy country. Was out to the ocean Sunday there's so many places to go yet to be home in due time. Your Friends, Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Grimes
Addressee: Mrs. Alfred Larsen, 207 East Court St., Harlan, IA
Built as the Fife Hotel on the Fife Block in 1887, it was completely remodeled and opened as the Donnelly Hotel in 1898. The building was demolished in 1925. circa 1920.
Printed on front: Donnelly Hotel, Tacoma, Washington. "Unequalled Location".
Allen C. Mason built this beautiful mansion in 1892, then lost it in the financial panic of 1893. It was part of the Whitworth College until their move east to Spokane in 1913. In 1920, John P. Weyerhaeuser had this and the other college buildings razed, and built Haddaway Hall, which still stands on the site. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Witworth College Bldg., Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Tacoma Dear Aunt Susan, I can't think on anyone who will be more interested in reading the tragedy on Mt. Tacoma than you so I will send it to you today hope it reaches you all right yours C. L. Gillespie 4159 S. Yak Ave.
Addressee: Mrs. S. E. Armitage Brainerd 823-11-St. N.E. Minnesota
Established as Puget Sound University in 1888 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, the buildings on this site were demolished when the college moved to its new campus in 1924. Jason Lee Intermediate School was then built on this site, and was dedicated in 1925. circa 1908.
Printed on front: Puget Sound University. Tacoma, Wash.
Printed on back: Donnelly Hotel Tacoma, Washington Light Spacious Sample Rooms-Free garage-Unequalled Location-Rates $1.25 up "A Bed Deluxe in every Room" "Economy with Comfort"
Built in 1906 at 1101 "A" Street, the Perkins Building was considered the first fire proof structure in Tacoma. The building was home to the first University of Washington Tacoma students. circa 1910.
Printed on front: Perkins Building Home of the Morning Ledger & Evening News, Tacoma, Wash.
Built in 1892 at 625 Commerce, this became the Old City Hall when the County-City Building opened in 1959. This building is on the City, State and National Historic Registries. circa 1905.