Neah Bay Washington RPPC Aerial Town View Dock Ellis Photo 2625
$ 13.2
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Neah Bay Washington RPPC Aerial Town View Dock Ellis Photo 2625. Title: Neah Bay. Location: Neah Bay, Washington. By the early 1900s, it had developed into a small but active fishing and logging community, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Olympic Peninsula’s wild coastline. Vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) featuring a panoramic view of Neah Bay, Washington , photographed by the noted Pacific Northwest photographer Ellis , image number 2625 . The photograph captures the early 20th-century coastal fishing and logging community from an elevated vantage point, showing homes, the wooden pier extending into the bay, fishing boats offshore, and the rugged hills surrounding the harbor. Neah Bay, located on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula , is home to the Makah Nation and has long been an important maritime and cultural center. This image offers a remarkable glimpse into the area’s frontier-era development, with early automobiles visible along unpaved streets and wood-frame homes dotting the shoreline — a testament to life in Washington’s remote coastal settlements during the interwar period. Details: Title: Neah Bay Photographer: Ellis (signed in negative, lower right corner) Photo Number: 2625 Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) Publisher Mark: EKC (photo paper stamp, used ca. 1939–1950) Location: Neah Bay, Washington Condition: Excellent with light edge wear typical for age; clear, detailed image with good contrast (see photos). Postmark: Unused, blank back. Historical Context: Neah Bay served as an important maritime hub and was originally charted by European explorers in the late 1700s. By the early 1900s, it had developed into a small but active fishing and logging community, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Olympic Peninsula’s wild coastline. Photographer Ellis (Ellis Postcard Co.) was active throughout Washington and Oregon during the early-to-mid 20th century, producing real photo postcards documenting small towns, railroads, bridges, and landscapes across the Pacific Northwest. His work is now prized for its crisp detail and documentary value. This image of Neah Bay is an exceptional example of his regional work, illustrating both the natural beauty and the modest coastal life of Washington’s western frontier. A striking collectible for those interested in Washington history, Pacific Northwest coastal towns, Makah Nation heritage, or Ellis real photo postcards.
