Volcanic Predictions

I bet she didn't think someone would find this over 3 decades later and laugh.

Postcard - Tumwater, Washington

"Olympia Brewery and Mt. Rainier, Washington. Majestic Mt. Rainier, 60 miles to the east, stands guardian over all. The scenery is great in Washington State."

1970s, I'm guessing.

Postcards - Tacoma, Washington

"Tacoma Mall, Tacoma, Washington. This aerial of the mall shows Mt. Rainier sixty miles to the east. The Shopping Center consists of 1,150,000 square feet of space under one roof and cvers an overall area of 85 acres. A six-story office complex, cinerama theatre, parking for 7000 vehicles are some of the outstanding features of the Mall. Adjacent to Interstate Highway 5 there are 115 stores (including six department stores) completely heated and air-conditioned for the utmost in shopping convenience."

1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Aerial view of Seattle with Space Needle, Elliott Bay, and Mt. Ranier [sic]"

1978

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington. Dramatic night view of world famous Space Needle, the Queen City and majestic Mount Rainier in the distance. Even the moon enjoys the view."

Uh, OK. From the 1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle skyline at dusk, with Mt. Rainier in background as seen from historic Queen Ann Hill."

1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Lake Union, Seattle, Washington. Located in the heart of the city this lake provides recreation for boaters as well as a home for those who live in houseboats. Interstate Hiway 5 is in the center and in the background magnificent Mount Rainier."

1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Looking south from the top of the Space Needle-- this is how Seattle looks in the twilight. 90 miles away but seemingly close-by stands majestic Mt. Rainier (14,408 ft.) glowing in the sunset like a strawberry ice cream cone. A beautiful and unforgettable sight from the Space Needle or from a plane."

Probably from the 1970s. This is one of the more unusual bits of postcard prose I have encountered. Rainier has been one of those awesome geographical features that never ceases to instill wonder into the hearts of us native Washingtonians, east and west. It is part of who we are. We love it, but the Mountain could erupt at any time, causing incredible widespread damage. Those of us who remember the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 know it can happen with relatively little warning.

Calling The Mountain a "strawberry ice cream cone" is deliciously bizarre.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle's downtown business district and the Kingdome, with snow-covered Mt. Rainier in the distance, as seen from the top of the Space Needle. Mt. Rainier is 14,410 ft. (4,395 m) high and 90 miles (144.81 km) away from Seattle."

Late 1970s probably. No later than 1980.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington. Breath-taking view of the Queen City from high atop Queen Anne Hill. World famous Space Needle in the background and magnificent Mount Rainier 90 miles in the background."

1970s, maybe the first half of the decade. Yes, the word "background" was used twice in one sentence.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle's downtown business district and the Kingdome, with snow-covered Mt. Rainier in the distance, as seen from the top of the Space Needle. Mt. Rainier is 14,410 ft. (4,395 m) high and 90 miles (144.81 kn) away from Seattle."

Late half of the 1970s, I imagine.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington. This photo, taken from the Space Needle, shows the Grosvenor House in the lower left. The monorail track leads to the circular Washington Plaza Hotel. The black building is the Sea-First Bank and in the background is the multi-purpose Kingdome. On the right is a portion of the waterfront and Elliott Bay. Sixty miles to the south is Mt. Rainier."

Later half of the 1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The Space Needle, Seattle, Washington. This Seattle landmark rises to the height of 600 feet and is topped by a restaurant which revolves 360 degrees every hour. About 260 persons can be served. An observation deck and snack service is also atop the Needle for those who wish to feast mostly on the tremendous scenic panorama."

Late 1970s is my guess. No later than 1981.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The Seattle, Washington skyline is dominated by the 600 ft. Space Needle and skyscrapers of the Downtown Business District. On the right are the beautiful arches of the Pacific Science Center, and part of the busy harbor. Majestic Mt. Rainier dominates the horizon."

1970s

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington at sunset. Mount Rainier, 14,410 feet (4,395 m) high, provides a beautiful background for this view of the Seattle Downtown Business District. In the foreground is the 600 foot (183 m) Space Needle and on the right by the waterfront, is the King County Domed Stadium."

Late 1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The Downtown Business District of Seattle, Washington. The towering 600 ft. (183 m) Space Needle is seen in the foreground, the Kingdome on the right, and majestic, snow-covered Mount Rainier is clearly visible in the distance, 100 miles (160.9 km.) away."

Taken in the late 1970s or 1980, when I lived in Seattle. Such a great city. I prefer it to Portland, although I know that is not the hip way to think these days. But look at our histories and you'll see Washington is a much more progressive state.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"The towering 600 ft. (183 m) Space Needle and snow-covered 14,408 ft. (4,391.5 m) Mount Rainier dominate this view of Seattle from Kerry Park. The King County Domed Stadium and the Pacific Science Center arches are seen through the top section of Doris Chase's metal sculpture, 'Changing Form.'"

Mid to late 1970s.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle skyline with Space Needle and Mt. Rainier in the background."

This one is dated 1978.

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Seattle, Washington at sunset, with the 600 ft. high Space Needle in the foreground, the Kingdome and the Pacific Science Center Arches on the right, and Mt. Rainier in the background."

Taken sometime between 1976-1980. That little pointy-topped building near the center of the postcard is the Smith Tower. When I was a kid that was the tallest building on the Seattle skyline.

Postcard - SeaTac, Washington

"Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington. The largest and busiest airport in the Pacific Northwest is also the terminus for Alaska, the Orient, Polar flights to Europe, Hawaii and all points of the U.S. The terminal provides a complete and unique shopping area for visitors and tourist alike. Majestic Mount Rainier in the background."

This postcard is no doubt from the 1970s, showing off the locally produced Boeing 747.