The Alamo with the US Flag – San Antonio Texas

Postcard text:  C1975 The Alamo San Antonio, Texas “cradle of Texas Liberty” founded 1718 as the Mission San Antonio de Valero. Postmark: Austin, Texas, April 15, 1951 Senders message:  Dear Bessie & All, Enjoyed the letter from all of you so much.  I have thought of Ozone so often.  One of these days expect a Read More …

Roosevelt’s Little White House Warm Springs Georgia

Postcard Text: Franklin D. Roosevelt first occupied this cottage, in the spring of 1932 when Governor of New York.  He was elected President of the United States in the fall of that year, and it then became known as The Little White House. Postcard Message: Bob – Very interesting here today – thinking of you Read More …

Independence Square – Philadelphia PA

Postcard Text:  Independence Series No. 2 Independence Square Showing rear view of Independence Hall. In this park the Declaration of Independence was first publicly read by Colonel John Nixon, on July 8th, 1776. Since that time maintained by the city of Philadelphia as a public garden.

Birds-Eye View of Jerome Arizona Ghost City

Postcard text: Birds-Eye View of Jerome, Arizona, “Ghost City” Photo by R. C. Proctor 3B-H1064 Jerome is one of Arizona’s most interesting cities.  Once a teeming mining camp of some 9,000 people, as the ore has been worked out its population has dwindled to less than half that number.  Built on the steep mountainside, only Read More …

Mother and Daughter Deer – 841 – Washington 1956

Postcard text: 841 – Mother and Daughter Selithco – True Color – from Ektachrome Postmark:   Spokane Washington August 28, 1956[8] Red Jefferson 2 cent US stamp Sender’s message: Dear Father, We drove through Spokane at about 3 clock your time going right along. Weather is clear on hot.  We write tomorrow nite again. 3 Read More …

S.S. Cristoforo Columbo Cruise Ship – Italy 1958

Postcard text: “ITALIA” SOCIETA DI NAVIGAZIONE GENOVA CRISTOFO COLOMBO (29,191 tonn. s. l.) Postmark:   Mostly Un-readable – [GIBR]ALTAR [GA]TEWAY [TO] THE SUN Sender’s message: Sunday 8/3/58 Dear Bob- Don’t know what you said to the Captain but whatever it was he gave us a perfect crossing.  Warm sun, clear skies, smooth seas.  Loved our cabin, Read More …

Heliport and Kingstreet in Melbourne Australia – 1973 Postcard

Postcard text: Melbourne, Australia – Skyline with Heliport and Kingstreet Bridge in foreground Postmark:   Mostly Un-readable – NSW Australia, 28 Mar 1973 Sender’s message: 3 – 27 – 73 Dear Mom & Dad – I arrived in good shape & got my work done yesterday and am back in Sydney – it sure is a Read More …

Diving in Mazatlan, Mexico – 1973 Postcard

Postcard text: El Clavadista en el Mirador de Mazatlan, Mexico.  Dangerous diving performed at the Observatory. Foto:  Mark Turok Postmark:   Maz[atlan] 31, 12 Feb 1973 Senders message: 2-9-73 Have been in Mazatlan for a week and have had it real nice.  Roads and weather were perfect and the siestas are great.  Expect to go Read More …