Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Part
Title
JOHNSTON-002 Front
Date(s)
- c. 1907 (Creation)
Extent
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
- Broad view of northern downtown Tacoma, with Old City Hall and the Northern Pacific Headquarters to the right, the railyards to the left, and Mount Rainier in the distance. This is a very common early view of the city on postcards and promotional material, showcasing the busy waterfront, wide street, and beautiful mountain.
- Printed on front: Gateway to the City, Tacoma, Washington.
- Message: April 17, '07. Having a grand time! You wouldn't believe it if I said I was to attend a ball tonight! G.C.Y.