A log boom is a barrier set up in a waterway to collect timber cut down from nearby forests. Once collected, the booms can be towed to sawmills or on to the mouth of the river. circa 1910.
This ship was part of a fleet called the British Columbia Coast Steamship Service, run by the Canadian Pacific Railway. From 1901-1981, these steamships provided passenger service to coastal communities, canneries, logging camps, and summer excursions to Alaska. The Princess Adelaide was built in 1910 and withdrawn from service in 1938. She was sold to Typaldos Brothers in 1949 and renamed the Anjelika. circa 1910.
Printed on front: C.P.R. "Princess Adelaide," Pacific Coast Service
View of Victoria, B.C.'s oldest hotel- the Dominion- built in 1876 and still in existence today. In this portrayal, the four story brick building seems to stand by itself, with a wide road in the foreground being travelled by many horses and buggies. circa 1910.
Exterior and interior photographs of Tacoma's original Carnegie library building, funded by steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The building, completed in 1903, now houses the Tacoma Public Library's Northwest Room history collection, and is annexed to the more modern main branch of the Tacoma Public Library. circa 1906.
Printed on front: Tacoma Public Library Tacoma, Wash.
A dapperly dressed man poses next to a fallen Spruce tree, reaching his arm up its side. The width of the huge tree is almost twice the height of the man. circa 1909.
Printed on front: A Fallen Giant (Spruce) Aberdeen, Wash.
Four elegantly dressed ladies wearing flowered bonnets, a small child, and a somewhat disengaged gentleman ride in a car trimmed with ferns and roses. They are participating in the 1909 Portland Rose Festival Parade, an annual event that originated in 1907. Details in the postcard are tinted in pastel hues of pink, green, and blue. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Decorated Automobile in Portland, Ore., Rose Festival Parade.
Message: Crater Laker Ore- Dear ones, Wed- We were up at this beautiful spot on Sun. with gertrude and Claude- Have been having a wonderful time. Every bit of furnishing is made by hand in this lodge. Love, mother
Addressee: Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Buckman. 3153 Liberty Fresno Calif.
Message: Sun. morning. We didn't go to Star (?) last night. Jean is home. It rainy. We are all well but miss you- Hope I get a letter this morning- Lots of love to you from all, Lethe
Addressee: W. M. Baumert. Aberdeen, Wash. 505 E. Wishkah.
A logger leans back against an enormous log resting on a rail car. This is probably one of two logs exhibited at the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific-Exposition where two huge pieces of timber, interchangeably referred to as the "Big Stick", were displayed at the Forestry Building. This might be the 156 feet long log cut down in Cowlitz County, shipped by the Castle Rock Logging Company to Seattle, and displayed on the back porch of the Forestry Building. circa 1909.
Printed on front: A Washington "Big Stick".
Message: Teddy will need this when he gets back to America
Fish wheels were water-powered nets that scooped up migrating salmon and steelhead, funneled them into the wheel through wooden weirs, and dropped them into a holding bin. These fishing devices were usually owned by canneries, and operated on the shallow, fast moving waters of the Columbia River between 1879-1934. Due to conflict with other commercial fishermen and with Native American fishing grounds, laws were eventually passed in both Washington and Oregon prohibiting the use of fish wheels. circa 1912.
Printed on front: Fish Wheel, Columbia River, Oregon. On Line of O.W.R.R. & N. Co.
Printed on back: Each instructor in this College teaches from a fund of practical knowledge gained in actual business life. Every kind of office work has been handled by some of our teachers.
Message: Portland, Oregon. In every large firm in Portland, may be found one or more former Benhke-Walker students. 1467 calls for help this year. Behnke-Walker Business College.
Addressee: Miss Mary Hansen, Laurel, Oregon. R. F. D. #2.
Printed on back: This college is so well equipped that stenographers may have the use of a typewriter at any hour of the day.
Message: (Typed.) Portland, Oregon. A poor education costs less than a good one; you cannot afford any but the best. Thorough business training- our specialty- will insure you a good position. Behnke-Walker Business College.
Addressee: Miss Anna Hansen. Laurel, Oregon. R.F.D. #2
Half of the Manufactures Building featuring its pergolas and rounded porch. Geyser Basin- now known as Frosh Pond- is in the foreground, the Machinery Building is visible at far right, and many visitors are strolling about. The AYPE was held in 1909 on the campus of the University of Washington. Most of its buildings were temporary structures not intended to last much longer than the fair. circa 1908.
Printed on front: Manufacturers Building and Machinery Hall, Alaska, Yukon, Pacific Exposition, 1909. Seattle, Wash. (Official Post Card.)
Message: Dear Father and Mother We are all well have compnay from B.C. will be gone in a few days. will write you a long letter soon hope you are all well love to all M.G.
Addressee: Mr James Gilles Port Daniel Center Bonaventure C. P.Q. Canada
Message: Dear Father, Hope you are all better- do not work too hard we are having lots of rain in Hoquiam yet don't think we are going to have any summer. M G
Addressee: Mr James Gilles Port Daniel Center Bonaventure Co P.Q. Canada
Message: Dear Mother,- I am glad you enjoyed the ferns. When Lettie came we can get more so you can give a few to your friends. I missed your good Thanksgiving dinner. Love to all Will.
Addressee: Mrs. John Watsan. College View, Nebraska, Box 89
Seven young girls dressed in white nightgowns and caps stand at the front of a classroom. They are all holding lighted candles and baby dolls. Possibly this was part of a skit or school play.
