Washington - Big Harbor

Big Harbor, Washington with Mount Rainier in the background.

This postcard was postmarked in 2024. 

 

Washington - Maryhill Stonehenge

The Columbia River Series

Stonehenge
The millionaire road builder, Sam Hill, built a complete town here and no one came to live in it.  He tore the town down and built the Stonehenge in its place as a memorial to soldiers who gave their lives in W.W.I. "What in Sam Hill did you do that for?"

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The Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of Stonehenge located in Maryhill, Washington. It was commissioned in the early 20th century by businessman Samuel Hill and dedicated on July 4, 1918 as a memorial to those that died in World War I. The memorial was completed in 1929. It is constructed of concrete.  It was the first monument in the United States to honor the dead of World War I (specifically, soldiers from Klickitat County, Washington who had died in the still on-going war).

Washington - Snoqualmie Falls, Vintage Postcard

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, A fall of 268 Feet

The Falls are located 28 miles from Seattle, on a beautiful paved highway and are called the "Niagara of the West."  Snoqualmie Falls Lodge is located on the brink of the Falls, where one can get a wonderful view of the Falls, and in the distance a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains, the majestic beauty of which will long be remembered.

Washington - Narada Falls

Narada Falls, Rainier National Park, Washinton

Narada Falls, in the Paradise River, are among the highest in Rainier National Park, having a drop of 172 feet.

Washington - Mount Rainier and Lake Spanaway

Mt. Rainier Mirrored in Lake Spanaway, Wash.

Mt. Rainier, three miles in height, is an isolated extinct glacial volcano.  Only mountain in the United states that shows all its form, sea level to the clouds.  Tourists visit blown-out caverns, eternal snow banks, steam fissures, wonderful waterfalls, marvelous canyons, great forests, lakes and rivers that burst from the gigantic glaciers upon  its sides and proclaim wonders surpassing the Alps.  Flora renowned for 364 varieties of flowers, many thrust their heads through snow in June.  The sight of "Rainier" from Seattle at 9 P.M. in summer season all aglow in gorgeous colors of our Northland twilight is a heavenly sight.  It was discovered in 1792 by Capt. Geo. Vancouver, named by him for Rear Admiral Rainier; is 14,408 feet elevation; reached by Government Auto Roads through Big Tree Forest Reserve to New Paradise Inn, to "Camp of Clouds" in Paradise Valley.

Washington - Snoqualmie Falls

International Postcard Week
October 5 - 11, 2014

Pictures on front:
Snoqualmie Falls located in Washington State.
Kits on the beach in Long Beach Washington.
Me (Tamara) and Alan

Washington - San Juan Islands Map

San Juan Islands

This John Hinde Curteich postcard features a map, killer whale and an eagle.
2010

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The San Juan Islands are a part of the San Juan Archipelago in the northwest corner of the continental United States. The archipelago is split into two groups of islands based on national sovereignty. San Juan Islands are part of the U.S. state of Washington, while the Gulf Islands are part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. There are over 450 islands in the entire archipelago at high tide, but fewer than one-sixth are permanently inhabited.

Washington - Map, Greetings From

Greetings From Beautiful Washington

Washington State
State Capital: Olympia
Admitted to Statehood: November 11, 1889
Highest Elevation: Mount Rainier (14,410 feet)

Illustration by J. Acoba
2010

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Washington was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, and is the only U.S. state named after a president. Washington is commonly called Washington State to distinguish it from the District of Columbia. However, Washingtonians (residents of Washington) and many residents of neighboring states normally refer to the state simply as "Washington" while usually referring to the nation's capital as "Washington, D.C." or simply "D.C."

Oregon and Washington - Pacific Coast Lighthouses

Pacific Coast Lighthouses

From top to bottom:
Cape Disappointment Light, WA;
North Head Light, WA:
Tillamook Rock Light, OR;
Cape Meares Light, OR;
Yaquina Head Light, OR;
Yaquina Bay Light, OR;
Heceta Head Light, OR.

Photo: Steven Astillero
2010

Washington - Sea-Tac International Airport

Sea-Tac International Global Airport
Sea-Tac, Washington

Sea-Tac International Airport as seen on Inauguration Day, July 1949, and now.  This is the largest and busiest airport in the Pacific Northwest, serving as the terminus for Alaska, the Pacific Rim, Hawaii, as well as all corners of the Globe.

Photos by Kyle S. Smith
2010 

Washington - Mount St. Helens, National Volcanic Monument (Set of 6 Postcards)

Mount St. Helens

National Volcanic Monument

At Mount St. Helens we have a unique opportunity to view the working of nature first hand.  We can see where the gaping crater and dome remain from the May 18, 1980 eruption.  But a closer inspection, we can also see plants and animals having survived the fury.  From an environment having had the appearance of a lifeless moonscape, nature is working quickly in changing the landscape to flourishing islands of survival.

Photographer - Mark Turner

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Wildflowers lend color and fragrance to the view of Mount St. Helens from Lahar Viewpoint, south of the volcano.

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For more than a century, prior to the eruption of May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens stood as a majestic dormant volcano in the cascade range of Washington.  Visitors enjoyed the tranquil beauty of the mountain where hiking, camping, fishing, and relaxing were favorite activities. 

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Mount St. Helens towers majestically above Spirit Lake Prior to the massive eruption May 18, 1980.

Photographer - Ray Atkeson
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From the north, the changing landscape of Mount St. Helens displays the awesome power of the earth to tear down and rebuild along with the amazing tenacity of life to survive and renew.

Photo - U.S. Geological Survey / Lyn Topinka
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On the Morning of My 18, 1980, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook Mount St. Helens, and the north flank of the mountain avalanched downward.  A powerful lateral eruption blasted to the North, and a vertical eruption carried ash more than 12 miles into the air.  The eruption continued into late afternoon as mudflows and pyroclastic flows (mixtures of hot glass, ash and pumice) flowed down the flanks of the volcano.

Photo - U.S. Geological Survey

Washington - Mount Rainier - From: Scenic American Landscapes, USPS

Mount Rainier, Washington

The tallest volcano in the contiguous United States, Mt. Rainier is considered "Episodically active" by geologists, meaning that in may erupt again in the future.  Each year, approximately two million people visit the national park to hike, camp, sightsee, and climb.
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From a set of 'Scenic American Landscapes" stamped postcards from the United States Postal Service (USPS).

the back reads:
Share the pristine beauty of America's national parks with this set of 20 stamped cards.  Ten different designs showcase spectacular photographs originally featured on 'Scenic American Landscapes' stamps.  Postage included, so mailing is easy - or save them as a unique collectible set.
2010  

Washington - Snoqualmie Falls, with Rainbow

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Fed by perpetual snow and ice fields in the high Cascades, Snoqualmie Falls plunges 268 feet, often forming beautiful rainbows in the afternoon sun.

Photo by Ed Cooper Photo
2010

Washington - Snoqualmie Falls, Winter with Snow

Snoqualmie Falls Washington

Snoqualmie Falls dusted by an early winter snow.  Scenes such as this make the falls a favorite subject of photographers.

Photo by Ben Harrison
2010

Washington - Snoqualmie Falls, Scenic Overlook

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Snoqualmie Falls, one of nature's showcases, is located just 26 miles east of Seattle.  The falls offers unsurpassed beauty which can be viewed from one of several scenic overlooks.

Photo by Stephen P. Clements
2010

Washington - Snoqualmie Falls, Salish Lodge and Spa

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Snoqualmie Falls, located just 26 miles east of Seattle, is one of the main sources for hydroelectric power to the Seattle area.

Photo by Ben Harrison
2010

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The hotel you see is the Salish Lodge and Spa

There are two hydroelectric power plants at Snoqualmie Falls, both currently operated by Puget Sound Energy. Power plant 1 was built in 1898 and operates at the base of the falls embedded in the rock 270 feet (82 m) below the surface. It was the world's first completely underground power plant. Power plant 2 was built in 1910 and further expanded in 1957, and is located a short distance downstream of the falls.  Approximately 1% of Puget Sound Energy sales comes from the plant. These two power plants provide 41,990 kilowatts of electricity, which is enough to service 16,000 average homes. 

Washington - Map with Pictures

Washington
The Evergreen State
State Flower: Western Rhododendron
State Bird: Goldfinch
State Tree: Western Hemlock
2010

Washington - Bremerton, Noon Hour at the Navy Yard

Noon Hour at the Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington
1911

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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) is a United States Navy shipyard covering 179 acres on Puget Sound at Bremerton, Washington. Historically it was known as Navy Yard Puget Sound, Bremerton Navy Yard, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

It is the Pacific Northwest's largest naval shore facility and one of Washington state's largest industrial installations. PSNS & IMF provides the Navy with maintenance, modernization, and technical and logistics support. Perhaps the most visible feature of the shipyard is its huge green hammerhead crane, built in 1933. The PSNS hammerhead crane is 250 feet (76 m) tall and 80 feet (24 m) wide with a lifting capacity of 250 tons. The hammerhead crane has not been used for many years.

Washington - Deception Pass Bridge

Deception Pass, Washington

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A group of sailors led by Joseph Whidbey, part of the Vancouver Expedition, found and mapped Deception Pass on June 7, 1792. George Vancouver gave it the name "Deception" because it had misled him into thinking Whidbey Island was a peninsula.

The Deception Pass Bridge was completed on on July 31, 1935.  It is  976-foot (297 m) long and connects Whidbey Island to the tiny Pass Island, and Pass Island to Fidalgo Island. Prior to the bridge, travellers and businessmen would use an inter-island ferry to commute between Fidalgo and Whidbey islands.