An icon of Tacoma and Seattle's history, if you are a native, tourist or just a business traveler going through the airport, you may not recognize the name of Smith-Western, but you will have a very high chance of being their customer. Smith-Western sells postcards of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, calendars, mugs, shot glasses, tote bags, change purses, acrylic water glasses with straws, journals and more. They also sell these items to major cities and other locations worldwide. That NY NY tote bag you purchased at JFK? Probably made in Tacoma.
This company was founded by a WWII vet who is no longer with us but he had a passion for photography and people, beginning his business by selling postcards of photos he took of Seattle out of his car in the 40's. His business took off from there, not only being one of the biggest souvenir companies for Seattle, but worldwide.
You can order custom made postcards, coloring books, sticker books, journals, photo albums and more. Basically, whatever you want for your tourist shop or business, they will make it for you. Those playing cards in Vegas? Yep. A board game of Yellowstone? Sure. A Paris umbrella? No problem.
I recently purchased 200 postcards of Seattle. They are on good card stock, and I went for the bling with some glitter. Everyone I have given one to so far has commented on the glitter. Win win. read more