Spalsbury: #185 Postcard

Name/Title

Spalsbury: #185 Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.429

Scope and Content

Handwritten postcard from Lela to Mrs R. D. Denicke and family, 219 N. 21st St., St. Joseph, Mo. Post marked 30 Apr 1965, Seattle, Wash., 8¢ U.S. Air Mail and 5¢ U.S. postage. The front of the card is a colored picture of 'The Space Needle is the most dominating feature in the skyline of Seattle. It rises to the height of 600 feet and is topped by a restaurant which revolves 380° every hour. About 260 people can be served. An observation deck and snack service is also ayop the Needle for those who wish to feast mostly on the tremendous scenic panorama. This structure represents a private investment of nearly $4,000,000.

Context

Thurs. 29 - 65 I am still ?? Ebling Dear Folks: I guess your papers will tell of the earthquake we had at almost 8:30 AM - t was pretty bad - we had a few dishes broken - or knocked down. I was just getting up and I had to hold on to the bed to keep from falling - but think God I didn't get hurt - Some tel. can't operate - I'll let you know more - Wilke is out of town in ??? Love Lela Earthquake April 29, 65 in Seattle

Collection

Marshall White

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

3½" x 5½"