Stanley Park, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In the 1860's, the area was used as a military reserve before being designated as a park in 1886 by the Dominion of Canada. The park was named after Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada. Today the park covers over 1,000 acres, and is the third largest city-owned park in North America. circa 1912.
Printed on front: View from Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.
In January 1943, Hanford was chosen by the Federal government as the site for the world�s first full-scale plutonium production plants. It was considered an ideal place because of the remote location, the access to railroad systems, the proximity to the Columbia River needed for cooling the reactors, and the abundance of hydroelectric power generated from dams along the river. The Hanford 300 Area was constructed and operated as a reactor fuel fabrication and laboratory complex. circa 1970.
Printed on back: Hanford Works U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Reservation This atomic energy installation is a major testing center for the nation's top priority energy programs.
Message: Dear Candy--It is so very hot here stays so in the room all the time so far-Back is much better am just going out for some breakfast-It is nearly noon. May ? today- hope it's cooler up there. Love to all, Connie
Addressee: Mrs. Herb Irving Aberdeen Ave. Hoquiam, Wash.
Mount Shuksan, in North Cascades National Park, looms above either Highwood Lake or Picture Lake, which are located in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Mount Shuksan is located east of Mount Baker, and south of the Canadian border. circa 1944.
Printed on front: Mt. Shuksan from Mt. Baker Lodge Bellingham, Wash.
Printed on front: Mt. Shuksan from Mt. Baker Lodge Bellingham, Wash.
Young woman in bright shawl and festive hat, knocking on a door decorates this greeting card. In addition to colorful flowers on the front of the card, there are drawings of birds, ribbons and flowers on the back. circa 1917.
Printed on front: Birthday Greeting A very Happy Birthday, and when you cut your cake Please cut a little piece for me, For good old Friendship sake.
Beacon Hill Park was turned over to the City of Victoria in 1882. Beacon Hill Park also has an important status as the western terminus, the Mile "0" of the 8,000 kilometer Trans-Canada Highway. The park overlooks the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Bridge and Swans, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B. C.
Snoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft. waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington. It is one of Washington's most popular scenic attractions. circa 1945.
Signs proclaiming, "See our miniature wonderland", "Gifts, Trains, Models" and "Model Railroad display" sit outside the Northwestern House of Hobby's, located between Tacoma and Seattle, likely on Highway 99. circa 1950.
Printed on front: House of Hobby's-Midway-Seattle-Tacoma Highway
The Nisqually Glacier is one of the larger and glaciers on the southern face of Mount Rainier, and one of the most easily viewed on the mountain. It is accessible from the Paradise visitor facilities in Mount Rainier National Park. circa 1915.
Printed on front: Mt. Rainier overlooking Nisqually Glacier, Washington.
Originally the Lombardy Hotel, Soap Lake Sanitarium operated until 1945. There were several other sanitariums in the area as well, located to take advantage of the reported medicinal properties of Soap Lake. circa 1925.
Printed on front: Thomas Sanitorium B. E.Thomas Prop. Soap Lake, Wash. It's the Water It's the Water that Cures We have had 8 years of experience enabling us to give you the best results possible. One of our new bed rooms with hot and cold water. Bath and Sweat room in charge of Dr. P.C. Mikelson and trained attendants.
Message: Tuesday afternoon-Didn't have a ? or any stop excepting for meals-the military ? is large and Tacoma is busy looking-there are no cars moving there are ? on account of strike-Bertha?
Addressee: Mrs. R.L.Philbrick Hoquiam, Washington 608 Sixth st.
Message: Sunday Eve. Dear Friends: Vancouver is a lovely city and we have surely made the most of sight seeing. We attended church this morning and heard an N.C.C. student, who was supplying for the summer. (Small crowd in attendance) Will be in Spokane on Wednesday or Thursday. Your friends, The Hawkinses
Addressee: Mr. & Mrs. Fenton Fleming 71 Pierce St. Hoquiam, Wn. U.S.A.
Printed on back: Horsetail Falls About 10 miles from Crown Point on the Columbia River Highway is this falls which gain its name from its appearance. the falls is 221 feet high.
Message: Dear Roger, How was the show? We drove 353 miles to-day. No snow on Highway. Chedesters wern't home so we didn't stay long in Portland. Hope you don't forget your books Monday. Have a good time in Seattle, Love Mother-Daddy.
Addressee: Roger Fleming 71 Pierce St., Hoquiam, Wash.
Printed on back: Horsetail Falls About 10 miles from Crown Point on the Columbia River Highway is this falls which gain its name from its appearance. the falls is 221 feet high.
Message: Dear Roger, How was the show? We drove 353 miles to-day. No snow on Highway. Chedesters wern't home so we didn't stay long in Portland. Hope you don't forget your books Monday. Have a good time in Seattle, Love Mother-Daddy.
Addressee: Roger Fleming 71 Pierce St., Hoquiam, Wash.
McKenzie Pass is a mountain pass in the Cascade Range in central Oregon, United States. It is located at the common border of Linn, Lane, and Deschutes counties, approximately 20 miles northwest of Bend, between the Three Sisters to the south and Mt. Washington to the north. circa 1946.
Printed on front: Summit of McKenzie Pass in Winter
