Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel – 1951

Postcard text:  C521 – Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Promenade… In the heart of filmland.  Hollywood, California Natural Coro K Card from Kodachrome A Mike Roberts color production.  Berkeley 2, California Postmark:  Los Angeles, Calif, 10 JUL 1951 – 1 Cent US George Washington Stamp Senders message: 7/10/51 We are having a most enjoyable trip.  A nice party & Read More …

The Redwoods by Joseph Strauss 1959

Postcard text:  This beautiful poem was written by Joseph B. Strauss, engineer, artist, musician, poet and builder of the Golden Gate Bridge. Published by Eastman’s Studio, Susanville, California Mirro-Krome card by H.S. Crocker Co., Inc., San Francisco 1, Calif. Postmark:  Fairfax, Calif, 31 JY 1959 – 3 Cent US 50th Anniversary Devils Tower National Monument Stamp Read More …

Trevi Fountain Rome Italy 1986

Postcard text:  Roma:  Fountain of Trevi Postmark:  Firenze, Italia 9/24/86 – 700 Castello Di Ivrea Italia Stamp Senders message: 9-24-86 Dear Grandpa – We have been to Portafino (Riveria Italy), Monte Carlo, Florence, Rome, now Vienice.  A trip of a life time. Have walked forever.   Can’t look at anymore naked men or art work. Just Read More …

Air View of the Medical Center – Mexico

Postcard text:  Back:  El Centro Medico, Vista Aerea / Air View of the Medical Center Mexico, D.F. Tarjeta Postal “Vista Color” Lito en Mexico Postmark:  Admon [?]  (3/10/65) – 80 CTS Correo Aereo Mexico Stamp Senders message: 3-10-65 Arrived in Mexico City yesterday from Morelia.  Have had a real nice trip and both are fine. Read More …

Cowboy on a Texas Ranch at Nightfall

Postcard text:  Front:  Texas Back:  Cowboy on a Texas Ranch at Nightfall – Color by Jerry Hodge Postmark:  Dallas, TX, 20 Mar 1969 – 5 Cent US Air Mail Stamp Senders message: Dear Mom, I’ve had a most pleasant vacation.  Thus far, even if I haven’t been to places when they were really for tourists.  Thus Read More …

Mission Garden – The Arches of San Miguel 1960

Postcard text:  Mission Garden.  The arches of San Miguel, Arch-angel and its red tile roof, together with a well kept and colorful garden make it a pleasant spot to visit.  Although established in 1797 its church is almost in its original condition.  It is situated in the Salinas Valley, California. Postmark:  New York, NY, August Read More …

Greetings from Bryant SD

Postcard text:  Back:  United Art Publishing Co., New York City (Printed in Germany). Front:  Greetings from Bryant S.D. Postmark:  Not legible – 1 Cent Franklin US Stamp Senders message: Received your pretty gift and think it is just fine.  Thank you.  How are you and all the rest.  We are all well.  Papa went to Read More …

Intercourse Pennsylvania – Dutch Country

Postcard text:  Greetings from the Penna. Dutch Country Typical Amish buggies traveling on way to Church on Route 340, one of the oldest blacktop roads in the U.S.  Formally known as King’s Highway.  In the background is the village of Intercourse, Pa. Color photo by Jim Hess Postmark:  New Holland, PA, April 29, 1967 Senders Read More …

The Alamo in San Antonio Texas

Postcard text: The Alamo San Antonio, Texas Erected in 1718 as a church and fortress, it became the symbol of Texas independence.  During the Texas-Mexican Independence War in 1836, it was defended and lost to the last Texan.  Soon “Remember the Alamo” became synonymous with Texas independence. San Antonio, Home of the Alamo, Gulf Breezes, Read More …

The Clinton County Historical Society and Museum – Wilmington OH

Postcard Text: The Clinton County Historical Society and Museum Former Home of Gen. James W. Denver 149 E. Locust St. Wilmington, Ohio  45177 Postmark: Columbus, OH, June 1, 1981 Senders Message: 6/-1-81 Dear Bob.  Col. Ohio Here we are back in the Buckeye state.  Just too much rain one wk. sunshine. 3 wks rain.  One Read More …