Parks of Tacoma

Postcard, Picture
2006.020.009
Shady Walk in Point Defiance Park
Color postcard of "A Shady Walk in Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash." "Made in U.S.A." "A-8410"... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
1996.004.006
First house in Tacoma, Washington, Pt. Defiance Park
Color postcard of "First house in Tacoma, Washington, Pt. Defiance Park" Postmark on front illegible. Printed on front: "5188" Handwritten on front: "Just the name, please yes, no. Shakespere in disgust." 1� stamp on back, mostly illegible post... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.114
First Log Cabin Built in Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "First Log Cabin Built in Tacoma, Wash." No stamp. Postmark: "Sandpoint, Idaho Nov. 4 1-PM 1916" Handwritten on back (see image 2). Addressed to: "Mrs. J. B. Peterson Athol Idaho."... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.116
Old Fort Nisqually, reproduced in every detail, may be visited in Point Defiance Park, Tacoma.
Color postcard of "Old Fort Nisqually, reproduced in every detail, may be visited in Point Defiance Park, Tacoma." Picture is of a bird's eye view of Fort Nisqually. No stamp, no postmark. Printed text reads: "Greetings from the State of Washingt... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2005.011.002
Looking out over Sound from Rustic Bridge, Point Defiance Park
Color postcard of "Looking out over Sound from Rustic Bridge, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash." 1� stamp and postmark on back: "Tacoma, Wash. Aug 30 5 PM 1910" Printed on back: "A5397" Handwritten on back: "Mon. 7:30 PM Hello Norman. Read yo... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.107
Rustic Bridge at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "Rustic Bridge at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash." Photo of log wall with opening to water, surrounded by trees. No stamp or postmark. Printed: "Made in U.S.A."... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2005.022.005
The Electric Railway station at Point Defiance Park
Color postcard of "114. The Electric Railway station at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash." "48319" 1� stamp, postcard: "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds ask your postmaster Tacoma Jun 1 11 PM 1936 Wash." Handwritten on back: "Dear Mrs. Nelson We are comin... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2005.022.008
Pavilion at Point Defiance?
Black and white postcard of the Pavilion at Point Defiance? with pier. No printed text, no stamp, no postmark, no handwriting except "96-19"... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2006.020.006
Pavillion, Point Defiance Park
Color postcard of "Pavillion, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash." 1� stamp and two postmarks [illegible] and "Wash Apr 8 1909 [rest illegible]. Printed on back: "No. 12 Publ. excl. for Vaughan & Morril Co. Tacoma, Wash. by N.P.C.C. (Made in German... View Full Record
Transparency, Slide
2006.024.120
Pavillion [sic] and boathouse
Black and white slide transparency of "Pavillion [sic] and boathouse, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wn." Slide numbered "109."... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2007.032.044
Pavillion [sic], Point Defiance, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "Pavillion [sic], Point Defiance, Tacoma, Wash." "Made in Germany" "68222" Logo with "PNC Quality Series"... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2011.036.002ag
Pavilion and boat landing, Point Defiance Park
John Brus
Black and white photograph of "Pavilion and boat landing, Point Defiance Park The Steamers plying from this landing afford a popular source of enjoyment." (from caption)... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2011.047.006
Driveway, Pt. Defiance Park-21
Black and white photograph of "Driveway, Pt. Defiance Park-21" (written on front).... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.106
Pavilion and Beach, Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "Pavilion and Beach, Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma, Wash." Photo is of people strolling on the sand with an octagonal building and a pier in the background. (a) 2� stamp and postmark on back: "Rainier National Park opens June 15 Taco... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.112
Vista of Mt. Rainier from Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington
Color postcard of "Vista of Mt. Rainier from Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington." Picture is of beach with boats and people with Mt. Rainier in the distance. "45977" in bottom right corner. No stamp or postmark. In pencil: "2--".... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2005.011.018
The Lodge' in Point Defiance Park
Color postcard of "'The Lodge' in Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington" AYP Exposition logo on back. 1� stamp and postmark: "Tacoma, Wash. Sep 14 1 PM 1910" Printed on back: "4033 Made in Germany" Handwritten on back: "Sept. 14 Am sending a... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.139
Tacoma's Beautiful Park, Point Defiance, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "Tacoma's Beautiful Park, Point Defiance, Tacoma, Wash." Picture is of a cottage/building with dormers, wrap-around porch, and gazebo, set in the woods with lawn. In pencil on front: "The Lodge" [L looks like a D] 1� stamp and 2... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.105
Nerides Salt Water Baths, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "Nerides Salt Water Baths, Tacoma, Wash." Photo is of a large indoor pool with mezzanines/balconies all around it. 1� stamp and postmark: "World's Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915 Tacoma Wash. Dec 11 1912" Printed... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.122
Nereides Baths, Point Defiance Park
Color postcard of "1561 -- Nereides Baths, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington." Picture is of a large log building. 1� stamp and postmark: "Tacoma, Wash. Sep 21 12-M 1916" "Printed in the United States" Handwritten: "Dear Gertrude, Come ov... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.133
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington.
Color postcard of "Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington." Picture is a birds-eye view of part of the park, including a lake, roads, a boathouse and other buildings, lawns, and woods. No stamp, no postmark. Printed: "Salt water salmon fishing,... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.144
North Entrance, Wright Park, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "North Entrance, Wright Park, Tacoma, Wash." Photo is of road leading into park with two statues, one on either side, and a tree turning to fall foliage. 1� stamp and postmark, mostly illegible, "oma, WA Aug 29 5 PM" Year complet... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.145
A Corner in Wright Park, Tacoma, Washington.
Color postcard of "133. A Corner in Wright Park, Tacoma, Washington." Picture is of two swans in a pond with a path and low fence alongside and a large tree. More trees and a smal bridge in the background. Stamp has been torn off. Postmark: "Ta... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
1998.009.008
Wright Park - Tacoma - lovely - snow
Black and white photograph of "Wright Park - Tacoma - lovely - snow" (caption).... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.154
Along the creek, Lincoln Park, Tacoma. U.S.A.
Color postcard of "Along the creek, Lincoln Park, Tacoma. U.S.A." Picture is of a creek running between trees. Two 1� stamps and postmark: "Rainier National Park opens June 15 Tacoma, Wash. Sep 2[] 5:30 PM 1918" "2092" printed. Handwritten: "Sep... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.155
Rustic Bridge in Lincoln Park, Tacoma, U.S.A.
Color postcard of "Rustic Bridge in Lincoln Park, Tacoma, U.S.A." Photo is of bridge in treed area with steps in the background and a person on the bridge. No stamp, no postmark. "2090" "C.T. Photochrom" Round logo in bottom left corner.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.156
Tacoma's Famous Lincoln Park on Highway 99, Washington.
Color postcard of "341. Tacoma's Famous Lincoln Park on Highway 99, Washington." Picture is of lawn, trees, and small redroofed building. "45975" printed on front. No stamp, no postmark.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
2010.004.160
McKinley Park, Tacoma, Wash.
Color postcard of "McKinley Park, Tacoma, Wash." Picture is of pool with fountain, rock cairns, and hillside with white letters, with buildings in the background. 1� stamp and postmark: "World's Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915 Taco... View Full Record