A decade ago I purchased a box of slides from an online auction. The photos, from the 50s-80s were taken by a semi-professional photographer named
Tag: Washington
Chefs by the Dozen
Restaurants are often justifiably proud of their food and these twelve postcards showcase food and a chef standing near their creations. The Bakery Restaurant –
Red Apple Restaurant – Walla Walla, Washington
For more than five decades, the Red Apple Restaurant served patrons at all hours in downtown Walla Walla, Washington. After years of semi-neglect and mismanagement,
1962 Seattle World’s Fair: Day 3
Welcome to Day 3 of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair image bonanza. Today’s item is a postcard produced during the Fair that shows the Fairgrounds
The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair: Day 1
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the opening of the Seattle World’s Fair. The Fair has been written, studied and broken apart by people much smarter
Coon Chicken Inn
One of the West’s most infamous restaurants
Tyee Motor Inn – Olympia, Washington
Where The Real Business of the Legislature Was Done The Tyee Motor Inn in Tumwater (Olympia) first opened it doors in June 1958 and featured
Top of the Ocean Restaurant – Tacoma, Washington
The Top of the Ocean was once a popular “luxury liner” restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. Located at 2211 Ruston Way in Tacoma, “The Top” was
Steve’s Gay 90’s – South Tacoma, Washington
Steve’s Gay 90’s restaurant was located at 5238-40 South Tacoma Way in South Tacoma, Washington. Originally known as Steve’s Cafe, the restaurant was opened by Steve