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FLEMING-200 Back

Printed on back: The State of Washington Invites-a-Million to the Gateway of the Pacific Ocean's famous Olympic Loop. Hoquiam Jaycees In cooperation with the Washington State Advertising Commission, the Junior Chamber of Commerce is inviting a million visitors to enjoy a wonderful vacation in Washington. For more information about beautiful Washington State, write-Washington State Junior Chamber of Commerce Room 27, Transportation Bldg., Olympia, Washington.

FLEMING-201 Back

Printed on back: The State of Washington Invites-a-Million to the Gateway of the Pacific Ocean's famous Olympic Loop. Hoquiam Jaycees In cooperation with the Washington State Advertising Commission, the Junior Chamber of Commerce is inviting a million visitors to enjoy a wonderful vacation in Washington. For more information about beautiful Washington State, write-Washington State Junior Chamber of Commerce Room 27, Transportation Bldg., Olympia, Washington.

FLEMING-204 Back

  • Printed on back: See Washington First. A Crevasses on Roosevelt Glacier, Mt. Baker. Mt. Baker is in Whatcom County, Washington, about thirty-five miles southeast of Sumas. It is 10, 827 feet high.
  • Message: 3:30 PM Within 3 miles of the line. Ralph
  • Addressee: Daisy C. Philbrick Hoquiam, Wash.

FLEMING-209 Front

  • Elk cows average 500 lbs., stand 4’ feet at the shoulder, and are 6’ feet from nose to tail. Bulls are some 25% larger than cows at maturity, weighing an average of 700 lbs., standing 5 feet at the shoulder and averaging 8 feet in length. The largest of the subspecies is the Roosevelt elk, found west of the Cascade Range in the U.S. states of California, Oregon and Washington, and in the Canadian province of British Columbia. circa 1940.
  • Printed on front: Bull Elk-Olympic Peninsula, Wash.

FLEMING-214 Front

  • This is the Old Main Library in Lincoln, Nebraska. It opened in 1902 and was demolished in the 1960's. It was built as a Carnegie Library. circa 1920.
  • Printed on front: Lincoln City Library Lincoln, Nebraska

FLEMING-219 Back

  • 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.

FLEMING-220 Front

  • 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.

FLEMING-220 Back

  • 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.

FLEMING-222 Front

  • 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.

FLEMING-224 Back

  • 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.

FLEMING-231 Front

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

FLEMING-234 Back

  • 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.

FLEMING-235 Front

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

FLEMING-238 Front

  • 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.

FLEMING-239 Back

  • 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.

MAGDEN-073 Front

  • 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.

MAGDEN-087 Front

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.

MAGDEN-089 Back

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

MAGDEN-096 Front

  • 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.

MAGDEN-098 Front

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

MAGDEN-100 Front

  • 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.
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