Mt. St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980. The volcanic event was the deadliest in the history of the United States. Here are a few postcards showing the beauty and destruction of the mountain before and after. This first postcard was produced by the Washington State Progress Commission. Here’s a view of Portland, Oregon withContinue reading “The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens”
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Glimpses of Seattle by C.H. Ford
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 C.H Ford from Seattle, Washington. There are hundreds of fantastic photos from Seattle, Canada and places continental. For this Found (Ford) Photo Friday, I though it would be fun toContinue reading “Glimpses of Seattle by C.H. Ford”
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 – Chicago, Illinois 2. Diplomat Restaurant and Country Club – Hollywood-By-The-Sea, Florida 3. Silver Slipper Chuck Wagon – Las Vegas, Nevada 4. The Lord Fox – Foxboro, Massachusetts 5. Severance LodgeContinue reading “Chefs by the Dozen”
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, the Red Apple closed in late 1999. In 1948 the a new restaurant was opened at #57 (E. Main St. in downtown Walla Walla). The cafe and fountain, dubbed theContinue reading “Red Apple Restaurant – Walla Walla, Washington”
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 39 modest rooms and few amenities. After a few years the Motor Inn expanded and become a luxury motel with a restaurant and bar. into a luxury motel and byContinue reading “Tyee Motor Inn – Olympia, Washington”
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 built along Commencement Bay to resemble a docked ocean liner. Architect Charles Kenworthy designed the restaurant and it was constructed by an actual boat company, Tacoma Boat Mart, at aContinue reading “Top of the Ocean Restaurant – Tacoma, Washington”
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 Pease and John Stanley in 1941. After a few years of operation the name was changed to better fit its atmosphere and decor. The restaurant offered cocktails and American foodContinue reading “Steve’s Gay 90’s – South Tacoma, Washington”
Close Cover: Seattle Restaurants, Part Two
This is part two in a series of Seattle restaurant matchbooks. 1. Les Brainard’s New Grove Restaurant Les Brainard was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana and came to Seattle during the Great Depression. He started working in a restaurant, washing dishes and finally earned enough to purchase the restaurant in which he was working. TheContinue reading “Close Cover: Seattle Restaurants, Part Two”