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Soldiers Tents Fort Lewis WA RPPC Real Photo Postcard Military Camp
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) titled “Soldiers Tents at Fort Lewis, Wash.” showing a long row of military tents across open fields, framed by brush and trees.
Fort Lewis, established in 1917 near Tacoma, Washington, became one of the largest Army training installations in the western United States.
This early view likely dates from the interwar period, circa 1929–1935, based on the EKC stamp box and photo tone.
Details:
• Location: Fort Lewis, Washington
• Publisher/Photographer: Marked “KKK” lower right
• Caption #: 1274
• Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
• Era: 1930s (EKC stamp box)
• Condition: Excellent clarity, minor handling marks only
Highlights:
• Historic Fort Lewis military encampment view
• Early Washington state military history
• Genuine vintage photo postcard, not a reproduction
Note: The colored remastered version does not come with this postcard.
