Postcard - Spokane, Washington

"Romantic vantage point from Cliff Drive, shows in the distance of this downtown photograph, two major thoroughfares, North Monroe (center) and North Division (right). In the foreground, this time exposure reveals, from different colors from car lights, two one-way streets, Stevens (left) and Washington (right). Interestingly, the strong red from the tail-lights, indicates a common application of brakes on this down hill thoroughfare. With 4,000 rooms, Spokane provides comfortable headquarters for enjoyment of the Inland Empire."

Probably from the 1970s. This is one of the more surreal bits of postcard prose I have posted, and it describes one of my favorite cities, Old Spoogaloo.

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The Boys: Buster, Dreamer, and Charlie

Postcard - Spokane, Washington

"The National Municipal League selected Spokane as one of 12 cities throughout the USA an an All America City. A timely award to the competition, and Spokane was the only city in the Northwest, and one of the only two in the West to receive the honor. Judging was based on urban improvement, imagination, and reinvigoration achieved through citizen efforts. View is from Cliff Drive, looking north over the constantly changing skyline."

Photo taken in the late 1970s.

I was born near the spot where this photo was taken and we lived in what would've been the newer part of town back then, in a tiny house near the horizon line of this shot.

One of my favorite animators, Chuck Jones, was also born in Spokane.

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It's been awhile, but here is an additional entry to the gallery of discarded portable dental floss. I think I took this photo right here in McCleary, Washington

Killed Because of "Funnys"

 

Killed Because of "Funnys" 

CHISHOLM, Minn., Oct. 12. --Because, friends say, he believed the 'funny' sections of the Sunday papers were drawn for the purpose of making him a subject of ridicule, Charles Marila committed suicide here by blowing himself up with a huge charge of dynamite.

--Wenatchee Daily World, Oct. 12, 1916

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Yeti

Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Spokane, Washington

"These upper falls take on varied appearances. Depending on time of year, from a wild torrent during spring run-off to a babbling stream in late summer. This northern portion of the river is split around Canada Island in Riverfront Park and is crossed by a unique suspension footbridge. Man's earliest utilization of the river was near this site."

1970s.

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Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Spokane, Washington

"The mirrored reflections in the placid Spokane River are viewed here from near the end of the Division Street bridge. A matchless setting for a revitalized city on the move. New and remodeled stores, skywalks, parking buildings, a convention center, and the impressive Riverfront Park make Spokane, Washington, an exciting place to live and to visit."

Probably later half of the 1970s.

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Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Spokane, Washington

"Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. Sprague Avenue is a vital part of Spokane's metropolitan shopping area. 'Spokane'-- Indian name meaning 'Children of the Sun.'"

Possibly from the early 1970s.

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Light Fixture Heaven

Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Snoqualmie Summit

"Snoqualmie Pass Ski Area -- Night skiing is popular along the various slopes through the winter. Lake Keechelus sets in the background."

1970s.

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Portland, Oregon

Morty Comix # 2593

Morty Comix #2593 was tucked under a table at a Tumwater, Washington fast food outlet. At this particular place it is my goal to hit every designated dining spot in this establishment, which amounts to a real caper since I only go there during the busy lunch hour. So far I believe I have left at least six Morty Comix there. The spot has been illustrated by a planetary zoomout.

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A nun wearing flippers in a bathtub

Portland, Oregon

Favorite Movie Quotes: Baby Face Nelson (1996)

"Do all your shortcuts lead to dead ends?"

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Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Snoqualmie Summit

"Snoqualmie Summit Ski Area, Washington. 46 miles from Seattle on Interstate 90 is a popular resort with several chairlifts and facilities for advanced and beginning skiers."

1970s?

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Portland, Oregon

Favorite Movie Quotes: Slaughterhouse-Five

"There is no 'how,' Mr. Pilgrim. There is no 'why.' The moment simply is."

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Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

 

"Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Wash."

From the 1920s (when the Hotel was brand new) judging by the cars in front

The Olympic still stands today as a Seattle icon

Phone photo 2596

Portland, Oregon

Favorite Movie Quotes: Mystery Men

"You must be like the wolf pack, not like the six-pack."

I know this movie was panned, but I thought it was superb

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Portland, Oregon

Postcard - Seattle, Washington

"Lake Washington Floating Bridge - World's longest bridge constructed of concrete pontoons is an engineering marvel. Constructed and financed by tolls, it is now free and carries U.S. Highway No. 10 directly east from downtown Seattle and on through Snoqualmie Pass to the east."

I'd guess this dates from 1959-1960

Phone photo 2594

Portland, Oregon

Favorite Movie Quotes: Midnight in St. Petersburg

"The circus is like the spy game. Nothing is what it seems and its usually worse."

Phone photo 2593

Phone photo 2593 is a shot of, fittingly enough, Morty Comix # 2593 (which I have yet to distribute)