The first photo is the house Olaus and Olava Vestbo that they built on what became known as Westbo Road, Puyallup, Washington. The house was a pretty, white three story Victorian farmhouse. However, when we finally saw this same house in 1989 on a trip west to see the family, it sure looked different. During the oil … Continue reading Olaus and Olava Vestbo, Norwegian Settlers
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Picture postcards (1919-1926) of the Horn children
This week's photo log is a collection of picture postcards taken between 1919 and 1926 of the four children of Cornelia Heal Dakin and Harry Milton Horn, Sr. of Staten Island, NY. Embossed on the 1920 postcard is the photographer's name and address: "Reilly, Port Richmond, SI". The other postcards are unmarked. The last four … Continue reading Picture postcards (1919-1926) of the Horn children
The Air Transport Command in WWII
Growing up in Puyallup, WA, W. Philip Westbo (1922-1958) was fascinated with airplanes and machinery. This interest prompted Phil to withdraw from the University of Puget Sound after three years of studies, to find adventure and employment in the skies. Earning his pilot's license on June 1, 1941 Phil went to work for the Washington Aircraft … Continue reading The Air Transport Command in WWII
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