Spirit Lake and Mount St. Helens, Washington, circa 1942
- Card type
- Linen
- Date
- c. 1942 (Linen)
About this postcard
View across Spirit Lake toward Mount St. Helens, with a small rowboat on the calm water, forested hills along the shore, and the snow-covered peak reflected in the lake. The scene shows the mountain and lake before the 1980 eruption, when they were longtime scenic draws in southwest Washington. The card was distributed by the Washington State Advertising Commission as a free souvenir for Armed Services personnel and visitors, part of the state's effort to promote tourism. Spirit Lake and Mount St. Helens drew travelers into the Cascade Range for boating and mountain views.
Postcard Details
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Postcard record
| Publisher | H.P. Bank Note Co., Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Condition | Very good |
| Place depicted | Spirit Lake, WA |
| Place depicted | Mount St. Helens, WA |
| Place mentioned | Washington, WA |
| Publisher | H.P. Bank Note Co., Tacoma, Olympia, WA |
| Stamp | 2c printed stamp box inscription (2-CENT STAMP REQUIRED), imperforate |
| Notes | White border at bottom with printed caption 'Spirit Lake and Mt. St. Helens in scenic Southwest Washington'; linen texture visible; publisher logo 'H.P. Bank Note Co., Tacoma' at bottom center of back. No postmark; unused card. Divided back with printed 'MESSAGE HERE' / 'ADDRESS ONLY HERE' and a '2-CENT STAMP REQUIRED' stamp box. Washington State Advertising Commission giveaway card for Armed Services personnel and visitors ('THIS CARD NOT FOR SALE'). Light foxing/toning and a few surface spots. |
Cite this card
Spirit Lake and Mount St. Helens, Washington, circa 1942, postcard, c. 1942. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/spirit-lake-and-mount-st-helens-washington-circa-1942. Accessed November 2, 2026.