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1940's st. augustine

2012-01-30T11:04:00.002-05:00

St. Augustine Florida 1940s aerial view of Castillo de San Marcos and the shrimp fleet in Matanzas Bay gathered for the annual blessing of the fleet.

mystery card

2012-01-16T10:39:00.001-05:00

Would love to know the full story behind this partial card.

wintertime

2012-01-10T11:20:00.001-05:00

Enough said!!!!!!

winter at shasta

2012-01-04T14:08:00.003-05:00

Winter Scene, Mt Shasta, CA 1909 Postcard. M. Rieder Publishing, Los Angeles . Sent from Albany, Oregon in 1909.

merry christmas

2011-12-12T10:55:00.002-05:00

One from the old days! Merry Christmas to all.............

priceless

2011-12-05T10:22:00.002-05:00

Thought this one should be good for at least a chuckle.

(www.pricelesspostcard.com)

coming soon........

2011-11-22T12:03:00.000-05:00

.............to a table near you!

winter vacationland

2011-11-09T12:36:00.001-05:00

If you're looking to head up North for your winter vacation, look no further than Cross Lake in Minnesota, a part of the Brainerd's Lakes Area . The entire Brainerd Lakes Area is the perfect destination for ice fishing, with many popular lakes renting fish houses to anglers. Visitors can also bring their own fish houses, or choose to brave the elements on their own while hooking northern pike, walleye, crappie, and more. The area is also a great destination for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing. If you want to enjoy the beauty while relaxing, there are multiple sleigh ride services in the area.

(www.familiesonlinemagazine.com)

original daytona speedway

2011-11-04T11:08:00.000-04:00

The following is the exact caption narrative from the back of this 1950s era card: "The World's Most Famous Beach" has the distinction of being the only natural speedway where man has repeatedly broken speed record after speed record. Such drivers as Vanderbilt, Keech, Burman, Don, Oldfield, DePalma, Lockhart, Segrave and Sir Malcolm Campbell, raced against time and each other on this "greatest of all speedways."

halloween - 2011

2011-10-31T13:16:00.001-04:00

icebox of the nation

2011-10-25T10:55:00.000-04:00

International Falls is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota. The population was 6,703 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the Rainy River directly across from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. International Falls long promoted itself as the "Icebox of the Nation", however the trademark for the slogan has been challenged on several occasions by the small town of Fraser, Colorado. After several years of legal battles, the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially registered the slogan with International Falls on January 29, 2008, Registration Number 3375139. Only a few days after announcing its success in the trademark battle, International Falls had a record low temperature of −40°F, beating a previous record of −37°F. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

utah resort

2011-10-17T13:05:00.001-04:00

Deer Valley is an alpine ski resort in the Wasatch Range in the Park City area of northern Utah. and is for skiers only, as it prohibits snowboarding. During the 2002 Winter Olympics Deer Valley hosted the freestyle moguls and aerial, and alpine slalom events. Deer Valley Resort was named the #1 ski resort in North America in 2007 and again in 2008 by Ski Magazine. In its 26 years of existence, Deer Valley Resort has become a favorite for skiers and is one of only four skier only ski resorts in North America. Deer Valley is known for its amazing amenities such as free parking lot shuttles, ski valets, gourmet on-mountain cuisine, uncrowded and immaculately groomed ski slopes, a friendly staff, ski lessons, rentals and child care and complimentary ski storage.

(courtesy: Wikipedia)

jerome, arizona

2011-10-12T11:51:00.000-04:00

In 1883, a mining camp named Jerome was established on the side of an Arizona hill called Cleopatra. The United Verde Mine would produce over 1 billion dollars in copper, gold and silver over the next 70 years and the population would boom to well over 15,000. Feast to famine was to follow. By the late 1950s with the last of the mines closed, the population had dwindled to less than 50. Modern day Jerome with a population of 350 has made a rebound of sorts, becoming a tourist destination with many of the abandoned and refurbished buildings from its boom town days being converted to serve new purposes.

grand canyon mule mail

2011-10-07T14:52:00.000-04:00

Phantom Ranch is a resort village within (and at the bottom of) Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The ranch's elevation is 2,400 feet; that is about 4,600 feet lower than the South Rim and about 5,800 feet lower than the North Rim. The average daily high and low temperatures in Fahrenheit are 106/78 during July, and 56/36 in January. The ranch continues to be one of the most popular destinations in the national park system; its accommodations are often sold out for two years in advance. To hikers and rafters, it is an oasis of cool water, greenery, and comfort. Phantom Ranch also holds the distinction of being the one of the only two places left in America whose mail is still delivered by mule, the other being Havasu Falls, also located on the Colorado River in Arizona

home of dollywood

2011-10-04T14:18:00.004-04:00

Pigeon Forge is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,083. Situated just five miles north of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is primarily a tourist resort. The city's attractions include Dollywood and numerous outlet malls and music theaters. Attractions and events in Pigeon Forge include the Dollywood theme park, the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the award-winning Country Tonight Theatre, the Comedy Barn, the Miracle Theater, Dixie Stampede, Zorb Smokey Mountains, Flyaway Indoor Skydiving and many other entertainment venues. (Courtesy: Wikipedia

four corners

2011-09-30T10:41:00.000-04:00

The Four Corners is a region of the United States consisting of southwest Colorado, northwest New Mexico, northeast Arizona and southeast Utah. The name comes from the Four Corners Monument, located where the four states touch — the only location in the United States that is on the boundaries of as many as four states.

autumn colors from outer space

2011-09-27T13:18:00.001-04:00

Ever wondered what........ the autumn colors look like from space? NASA’s MODIS (for Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) site downlinked this photo of the Great Lakes September 23, 2007 from the Terra satellite. (courtesy: www.henrykisor.com)

modern alaskan log cabin

2011-09-22T11:50:00.002-04:00

Colorful view of a typical Alaskan modern day house. many Alaskans cling to the tradition of the log cabin plus the construction is strong and rugged and still well suited to the sever Alaskan climate and snow conditions. Courtesy: www.cardcow.com

black hills.south dakota

2011-09-19T10:49:00.001-04:00

The Black Hills are a small, isolated mountain range rising from the Great Plains of in western South Dakota and extending into Wyoming. Set off from the main body of the Rocky Mountains, the region is something of a geological anomaly—accurately described as an "island of trees in a sea of grass." The hills were so-called because of their appearance from a distance, covered in trees.

florida everglades

2011-09-12T17:55:00.001-04:00

Wetlands reappear in a river floodplain. The Kissimmee River forms the headwaters to the greater Everglades ecosystem. This project is a forerunner to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), which is restoring the famed River of Grass along with other federal and state efforts. When finished, the current project will restore more than 40 square miles of river-floodplain ecosystem, including almost 20,000 acres of wetlands and 46 miles of historic river channel. (Courtesy: CERP Newsletter)

ketchikan, alaska

2011-09-08T13:02:00.002-04:00

Ketchikan is the fifth most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska and the southeastern area's most sizable city. The economy is based upon tourism and fishing, and the city is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World." The Misty Fjords National Monument is one of the area's major attractions. The city serves as both an air and marine transportation hub for southern Southeast Alaska. A bit of trivia: Ketchikan's post office zip code, 99950, is the highest zip code ever assigned in the United States.

autumn on the way

2011-09-06T11:23:00.000-04:00

Autumn Color, Baxter State Park, Maine

(courtesy: www.wallpaperme.com)

outer banks of north carolina

2011-09-01T12:16:00.003-04:00

Sandbars swirl beneath Oregon Inlet in Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Waves driven by ocean winds can cause the sandbars here to shift and change literally by the hour, making conditions hazardous for boats. The Outer Banks are a 200-mile long string of narrow barrier islands off the coast that cover approximately half the northern North Carolina coastline. The islands are home to colonies of wild horses, sometimes called "banker ponies", which according to local legend are descended from Spanish Mustangs washed ashore centuries ago in shipwrecks.

acadia national park

2011-08-30T12:45:00.000-04:00

Acadia National Park preserves much of Mount Desert Island, and associated smaller islands, off the Atlantic coast of Maine. Traditionally inhabited by Wabanaki Indian hunters, fishers, and gatherers, the area includes mountains, an ocean shoreline, woodlands, and lakes. The town of Bar Harbor is located on the northeast corner of Mount Desert Island. The park is home to some 40 different species of mammalian wildlife. Among those are red and gray squirrels, chipmunks, white-tailed deer, moose, beaver, porcupine, muskrats, foxes, coyote, bobcats, and black bears. Many marine species have been observed in the surrounding area and waters.

connecticut river valley

2011-08-26T13:00:00.000-04:00

This grand view of out New England countryside in vivid colors shows a typical 1960s era village and tobacco farms bordering the lowlands of the Connecticut River Valley. A group of businessmen interested in promoting tourism gave the name Pioneer Valley to the region in 1939.

arizona's painted desert

2011-08-22T15:37:00.001-04:00

A vividly colored mesa, the Painted Desert, with its buttes and ridges, can be seen for miles along the Little Colorado River in Northern Arizona. It is a portion of the Petrified Forest National Park which was established in 1895, some 17 years before Arizona became a state. The area is noted to be especially beautiful at sunset and sunrise when the land appears to glow in hues of violet, blue, red and gold. Other key features include the many mesas and buttes that rise sharply from the desert floor. Sparse desert flora and fauna can also be found.

crater lake national park

2011-08-18T12:11:00.002-04:00

Crater Lake National Park is located in Southern Oregon and whose primary feature is the lake itself. It was established on May 22, 1902, as the fifth National Park in the U.S. The park encompasses Crater Lake's caldera, which rests in the remains of a destroyed volcano posthumously called Mount Mazama. The lake is 1,949 feet deep at its deepest point which makes it the deepest lake in the United States and second in North America. The lake's water regularly has a striking blue hue and the lake has no inlet or outlet and is filled entirely from direct precipitation in the form of snow and rain.

okefenokee swamp, georgia-florida

2011-08-16T18:45:00.004-04:00

The Great Okefenokee Swamp, one of America’s most fascinating natural areas is the largest Swamp in North America. "Okefenokee" what Seminoles called "Land of Trembling Earth" is approximately 700 square miles located in the southeast corner of Georgia and extending into north Florida. Most of this Eco system has been officially protected since 1937 as the OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and in 1974 a portion was designated National Wilderness Area. Two rivers have headwaters in the Okefenokee, the Suwannee, flowing south through Florida to the Gulf of Mexico and the St. Mary's forming the eastern boundary of Georgia and Florida on it’s way to the Atlantic Ocean.

flagler college - ponce de leon hotel

2011-08-12T16:03:00.003-04:00

Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel was built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler, oil magnate and railroad pioneer. Made of poured concrete, the interior is decorated in marble, carved oak, and extensive murals. The stained glass windows were made by Louis Tiffany. In 1968 the hotel was converted to a four year liberal arts college, with its campus said by many to be "the most beautiful in the United States." The historic campus now consists of 15 buildings scattered around downtown St. Augustine, Florida, with the focal point being Ponce de Leon Hall.

mackinac island

2011-08-10T18:38:00.002-04:00

Mackinac Island (pronounced: MACK-in-aw) is a Michigan island covering 3.8 square miles in land area and is located in Lake Huron at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac. In the late 19th century, the island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony and is well known for its numerous cultural events; its wide variety of architectural styles, including the famous Victorian Grand Hotel; and its ban on almost all motor vehicles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park. Travel on the island is either by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage. Island access is available only by boat and small airplane, or in wintertime, by snowmobile.

great goosenecks

2011-08-08T13:04:00.002-04:00

Thought this was a very intriguing name in addition the spectacular view. Situated near Mexican Hat, Utah, deep in the uranium country of Monument Valley, and part of Goosenecks State Park, the canyon formation is over a thousand feet deep and was hewed by the erosive effects of the San Juan River. For an even more stunning view, go to Wikipedia and click on Goosenecks State Park as seen from space.

hells canyon

2011-08-04T15:38:00.004-04:00

Hells Canyon, home of the mighty Snake River, is the deepest gorge in North America. Marking the border between Idaho and Oregon, Hells Canyon plunges to depths of nearly 8,000 feet between the Seven Devils range to the east and Oregon’s rim country to the west. The area offers scenic vistas of mountain peaks and cascading waters, and glimpses of abundant wildlife in a remote wilderness setting. Prehistoric tribes roamed the area and artifacts from these earlier inhabitants as well as the colorful ruins of early miners and settlers are visible. The area can be experienced by land, trail or boat.

chesapeake bay bridge

2011-08-03T11:17:00.001-04:00

Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Connecting Eastern and Western Shores of Maryland. Completed in 1952, this magnificant structure represents the fruition of the dream of generations of Marylanders of a permanent bay crossing. Length of suspension span - 2,922 feet, Overall length - 7.727 miles. Roadway is about 200 feet above water at highest point. A parallel span was added in 1973 giving rise to the bridge's current dual-span nature.

South Padre Island

2011-08-01T12:53:00.003-04:00

South Padre Island is a resort community in Cameron County, Texas with location on a barrier island along the Texas Gulf coast accessible via a causeway from the town of Port Isabel. South Padre experiences a humid subtropical climate, similar to that of the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. Fishing, watersport and normal beach activities are prevalent, along with horseback riding, ecological tourism and just plain strolling. Subsequent to rebuilding from Hurricane Beulah, the island became a popular spring break destination for college students and other tourists.

siesta beach, #1

2011-07-29T16:30:00.003-04:00

Siesta Beach is the No. 1 beach in 2011 best beaches in USA list. It is located in a city of Florida, U.S.A., named Sarasota, and is famous for having.... arguably the whitest sand in the whole world. Siesta Beach is a warm water beach, considered by most, to be the best for sunning and swimming. This beach is very wide and is ideal for playing Volley Ball and other fitness games. This beach is very busy and you should arrive by 10:30 AM on most days to find decent public parking. Parking in the streets is not allowed. This area as a whole is absolutely ideal for the complete fun and sun, year-round vacation.......

collectors

2011-07-25T16:18:00.007-04:00

Did you know that us little postcard collectors had a fancy high dollar sounding name? Sure do .... not sure how to pronounce it, but we have our own certificate as proof positive. The above facsimile “Graduate Deltiologist” chrome card was published in 1959 by Dexter Press, and shows the names of postcard clubs of the time around the border.

credits: www.cardcow.com & me

jekyll island

2011-07-22T09:54:00.003-04:00

Jekyll Island is an island off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, in Glynn County, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida. It is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia. The city of Brunswick, Georgia, the Marshes of Glynn, and several other islands, including the larger St. Simons Island, are nearby. The island measures about 7 miles long by 1.5 miles wide, has 8 miles of wide flat beaches and lots of tidal marshlands.Its beaches are frequented by vacationers and guided tours of the Landmark Historic District are available. Bike trails, walks along the beaches and sandbars, and Summer Waves, a water park, are a few of the many things vacationers can do. The district consists of a number of buildings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The island is also full of wildlife, consisting of many different mammals and reptiles living in the island's inland marshes.

golden gate

2011-07-20T12:31:00.006-04:00

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean - San Francisco, California. Somebody, somewhere, sometime, said that this was by far the prettiest bridge in the world. Think I might agree, at least, of those that I have seen............

atlantic city boardwalk

2011-07-18T16:16:00.005-04:00

Scene of the original Atlantic City Boardwalk, vintage around 1900-1910. Quite a lively promenade scene. Note activity right up under the boardwalk..............

rustic restroom

2011-07-16T20:31:00.005-04:00

From the Tastefully Tacky Collection, vintage 1930's thru 60's. Original caption: HE AND SHE AT GRUNDY'S REDWOOD TERRACE. This unique structure is found on the Redwood Highway at Grundy's Redwood Terrace, 22 miles south of Garberville, California. Credit: www.postcardy.com

overseas highway

2011-07-15T20:52:00.007-04:00

Known to be by far the worlds longest island hopping highway, the Overseas Highway is a 127.5-mile highway carrying U.S. Route 1 through the Florida Keys; and over often lengthy open-water spans lying between the major cities of Key Largo and Key West. Large parts of it were built on the former right-of- way of an overseas railroad completed in 1912. The Overseas Railroad was heavily damaged and partially destroyed in the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 and never rebuilt. The original construction of the Overseas Highway used many of the bridges of the former railroad and had its official opening on March 29, 1939. Following many upgrades through the years the entire roadway was substantially rebuilt in the 1980s. Due to their tropical climate, the Florida Keys attract several hundred thousand tourists annually with the Overseas Highway receiving a substantial share.

savannah riverfront

2011-07-14T14:20:00.006-04:00

View of departing containerships from historic River Street in downtown, Savannah, GA. The Savannah Waterfront Association promotes the eclectic vitality of shops, restaurants, pubs and hotels that create the one-of-a-kind, family-friendly experience found nowhere else in the world than Savannah’s historic riverfront. For more information on the Savannah Riverfront, (Bay Street, Factors Walk, River Street, Hutchinson Island), please visit at www.RiverStreetSavannah.com

summertime 2011

2011-07-12T14:57:00.004-04:00

Seems an appropriate image with which to welcome ourselves back to Blogger after a two plus year absence......ah!, the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer when the livins' easy!!!!!!!!

river green for st. paddy's day

2009-03-15T14:49:00.008-04:00

The Chicago River is dyed green each year for the St. Patrick's Day celebration, shown here in 2008. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by the those of Irish descent and increasingly by non-Irish people (usually in New Zealand and North America). Celebrations are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the color green and the three-leaved shamrock. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

good eats - right price

2009-02-26T19:08:00.003-05:00

Advertising for the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island in 1939. (From the postcard collection of Katheryn Ayres.) (courtesy: blog.wanderingspoon.com/.../)

standoff

2009-02-21T20:28:00.002-05:00

Good example of effective postcard advertising.

(www.replypostcard.com/postcards.asp)

chicken fried bacon

2009-02-17T20:06:00.004-05:00

Chicken fried bacon consists of bacon strips dredged in batter and deep fried, like chicken fried steak. It is an American dish that was introduced in Texas in the early 1990s. Frank Sodolak of Sodolak's Original Country Inn in Snook, Texas, is credited as having invented the food. It is usually served as an appetizer with a white "country" or cream gravy for dipping and sauce.

Food experts note the dish's low nutritional benefits: "They've taken fat, they've double-coated it in fat, they've fried it in more fat, and then they've served it with a side order of fat."

However, lovers of the food (including me) note: "That stuff clogs arteries just to hear it, but it's to die for . . . It just melts in your mouth."

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

love expression

2009-02-10T21:29:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the West, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine.

(Source: Wikipedia)

februarie

2009-02-04T20:29:00.003-05:00

February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the old Roman calendar. February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 29 days in leap years, when the year number is divisible by four (except for years that are divisible by 100 and not by 400 in the Gregorian calendar). Having only 28 days in common years, it is the only month of the year that can pass without a single full moon. (all you wanted to know.) Another point of trivia: February starts on the same day of the week as both March and November in common years, and August in leap years. (Courtesy: www.fromoldbooks.org & Wikipedia)

the official-unofficial word

2009-02-02T12:09:00.002-05:00

Phil Says "Six More Weeks of Winter!" Phil's official forecast as of February 2nd, 2009 at sunrise at Gobbler's Knob:

Ben Hughes, handler of the weather-predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, holds Phil after removing him from his stump at Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day, Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The Groundhog Club said Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) (www.groundhog.org)

phil's prediction???

2009-01-30T21:08:00.005-05:00

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in United States and Canada on February 2. In weather lore, if a groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, or marmot emerges from its burrow on this day and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for 6 more weeks. Of course, this legend has little to do with reality. The fact is that, whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow, there are another six weeks of winter. Look at your calendar, count 6 1/2 weeks into the future, and you'll see the first day of spring. Now count backward 6 1/2 weeks, and you'll see the first day of winter. Groundhog Day is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. And that is not coincidence!

(courtesy: www.groundhog.org)

januarye

2009-01-09T20:11:00.004-05:00

January is named for Janus (Ianuarius), the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) - January is the door to the year. Traditionally, the original Roman calendar consisted of 10 months, totalling 304 days, winter being considered a monthless period. Around 713 BC, the semi-mythical successor of Romulus, King Numa Pompilius, is supposed to have added the months of January and February. January is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere. (Probably more than you wanted to know.) (Courtesy: www.fromoldbooks.org & Wikipedia)

new year - 2009

2009-01-01T19:56:00.005-05:00

~ ~~~~~~Welcome to "2009" ~~~~~~~

merry christmas to all

2008-12-23T19:39:00.003-05:00

Christmas decorations ~ ~ ~ ~ There can be no Christmas without Christmas decorations! Decors evoke Christmas sentiments among children and grown-ups. Christmas decorations date all the way back to the old Christmas markets in 16th century Germany. In those days, Christmas food, such as sugar rods, honey cakes, and other Christmas candy, were particularly used as Christmas decorations. In the 18th century, many other kinds of Christmas decorations became popular. Among them were glazed paper, colored paper, and those which contain candies, nuts, cakes, raisins, and fruits. (courtesy: www.allthingschristmas.com)

christmas, florida/michigan

2008-12-17T16:45:00.002-05:00

The Christmas, Florida post office processes over 250,000 letters and postcards during the holiday season. The Christmas, Michigan post office is said to post a similiar amount from its Upper Peninsula location.

christmas season (disambiguation)

2008-12-12T20:04:00.003-05:00

Things commonly known as the Christmas season include: Christmastide — the part of the Christian liturgical year that runs from Christmas Day to the start of Epiphany. It is more usually known as the Twelve Days of Christmas) Advent — the part of the Christian liturgical year that leads up to Christmas Day (The Christmas season according to advertising campaigns.) The Christmas/winter holiday season — a period of holidays during late autumn and early winter (ranging from late November to January) that incorporates a holiday shopping season.

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

be thankful !!!

2008-11-26T13:46:00.001-05:00

autumn colors - number eight

2008-10-22T14:34:00.002-04:00

CARP RIVER, PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK, MICHIGAN, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

autumn colors - number seven

2008-10-18T13:39:00.003-04:00

Ed and Mary Ann Murdock enjoy the fall colors while paddlng their canoe near their home in Turner, Maine. (courtesy: www.ocregister.com)

autumn colors - number six

2008-10-15T11:09:00.002-04:00

Amish Country, Ohio (courtesy: www.wallpaperme.com)

autumn colors - number four

2008-10-12T13:25:00.002-04:00

Thornton Lake, Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

(courtesy: www.wallpaperme.com)

autumn colors daily

2008-10-09T15:59:00.003-04:00

Aspen Forest in Early Fall, Ohio Pass, Gunnison National Forest, Colorado

(courtesy: wallpaperme.com)

autumn colors

2008-10-04T12:40:00.005-04:00

The leaves are green, the nuts are brown, They hang so high they won't come down. Leave them alone till frosty weather, Then they will all come down together.

Anonymous

the natchez trace parkway

2008-09-29T19:56:00.003-04:00

The Natchez Trace, a 440-mile-long path extending from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, linked the Cumberland, Tennessee and Mississippi rivers. It was a traditional Native Americans trail and was later also used by early European explorers as both a trade and transit route in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Today, the trail has been commemorated by the 444-mile-long Natchez Trace Parkway, which follows the approximate path of the trace. The trail itself has a long and rich history, filled with brave explorers, dastardly outlaws and daring settlers. Parts of the original trail are still accessible.

(courtesy: Wikipedia)

today's featured picture

2008-09-23T17:01:00.003-04:00

The Justine McAllister, a tugboat, in New York Harbor. Tugboats are used to maneuver, primarily by towing or pushing, other vessels in harbors, over the open sea or through rivers and canals. Tugboats are also used to tow barges, disabled ships, or other equipment like towboats. Photo credit: Eric Baetscher Courtesy: Wikipedia, 23 Sep 08

piggly wiggly

2008-09-05T15:05:00.005-04:00

Piggly Wiggly (first store above) is a supermarket chain operating in the Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States. The chain was founded in 1916, in Memphis, Tennessee, by the American entrepreneur Clarence Saunders. It was the first true self-service grocery store, a concept patented by Saunders in 1917. Because customers could choose their products directly, packaging and brand recognition became very important. Other grocers soon adopted the self-service format. At its peak, the company was operating 2,660 stores and posting sales of $180 million a year. (source: Wikipedia)

red tailed hawk

2008-09-04T21:41:00.005-04:00

The red-tailed hawk makes a striking appearance with its large, stocky body and mottled brown feathers. The adult’s breast appears white with a brown belly band that looks like a wide belt. Its rust-colored tail, broad and short, distinguishes it from the smaller red-shouldered hawk. Red-tailed hawks grow to about 18 to 25 inches in length and have powerful legs and wings that span to 48 inches as they soar. In wind, it occasionally hovers on beating wings and remains stationary above the ground. When soaring or flapping its wings, it typically travels from 20 to 40 mph, but when diving may exceed 120 mph. Its hunting adaptations are formidable: a short, hooked bill that tears flesh and long, sharp claws to grasp its prey.

okefenokee swamp, georgia-florida

2008-08-29T19:06:00.008-04:00

desert saguaros

2008-08-06T15:11:00.004-04:00

Symbolic of the desert and all its mystery are these Giant Cacti whose grotesque silhouettes add character to the Southern Arizona landscape. They can attain heights of greater than 50 feet and the ages of some have been estimated at least 250 years. The blossom of the Saguaro is the State Flower of Arizona. Harming one in any manner (including cactus plugging) is illegal by state law in Arizona, and when houses or highways are built, special permits must be obtained to move or destroy any saguaro affected.

folsom, california

2008-08-02T12:31:00.003-04:00

Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California and is most commonly known by its famous Folsom Prison. Folsom started as a small town called Granite City, mostly occupied by gold miners seeking fortune in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Though few amassed a great deal of wealth, the city prospered and has preserved its historical frontier appearance along this "Mall on Sutter Street" in the old historic district, suggesting years of the Mother Lode.

florida scenic beauty

2008-07-28T16:39:00.002-04:00

Further narrative not required.

arizona cliff dwellings

2008-07-25T14:51:00.003-04:00

Montezuma Castle National Monument, located near Camp Verde, Arizona, in the Southwestern United States, features well-preserved cliff dwellings. They were built and used by the Pre-Columbian Sinagua people around 1400 AD. Several Hopi clans trace their roots to immigrants from the Montezuma Castle/Beaver Creek area. Clan members periodically return to their former homes for religious ceremonies. The last known Sinagua habitation of the sites was around 1425 AD and reasons for abandonment are the subject of much speculation.

name this tree

2008-07-08T20:56:00.003-04:00

Time for quiz # 3 - The tree depicted above is located in The Petrified Forest, a sanctuary of ancient trees. In 1912 it was estimated by Luther Burbank to be "HOW OLD?" Also, what is the "NAME" of the tree? For the correct answer we will need both the estimated age of the tree and the name. We will accept "either" the age as given by Luther in 1912 or the present age as based on his estimate. Winner will receive another of our fabulous food gift certificates. Send answer to: jul8quiz@postcardfile.com.

independence day

2008-07-03T12:58:00.005-04:00

Have a fun but safe Holiday!!!

vintage modern transport

2008-06-27T19:14:00.007-04:00

A little early 20th Century humor. Don't know how old this one is but from the style, look, and condition, its gotta be from way back there.

cherokee, n.c. drama

2008-06-25T12:00:00.005-04:00

This is the entrance to Mountainside Theatre, the 2900 capacity show place in Cherokee, N.C., where the great Cherokee Indian drama, "Unto These Hills," is shown each summer through Labor Day. It is the third oldest and the second- longest-running outdoor drama in the United States. The 59th season of Unto These Hills debuted on Friday, June 13, 2008 and will run through Saturday, August 30, 2008.

smokey bear

2008-06-20T14:19:00.005-04:00

Did you know??? - The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear who in the spring of 1950 was caught in the Capitan Gap fire, a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres (69 km²) in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. Smokey had climbed a tree to escape the blaze, but his paws and hind legs had been burned. He was rescued by a Game Warden after the fire and given veterinary aid and loving care by the family of a local Dept. of Game and Fish Ranger.

The story was picked up by the national news services and Smokey became an instant celebrity. Soon after, Smokey was flown in a Piper Cub to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where he lived for 26 years. Upon his death in November 1975, Smokey's remains were returned by the government to Capitan, New Mexico, and buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park.

churchill memorial

2008-06-18T14:51:00.005-04:00

The Christopher Wren Church was moved from London, England, to the campus of Westminister College in Fulton, Missouri as part of a Memorial to Winston Churchill. He made his great "Iron Curtain" speech here in 1946. The famous address built a legacy, enticing such world leaders as Lech Walesa, Margaret Thatcher, Harry S Truman, Gerald R. Ford, Ronald W. Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev and NATO representatives to Westminster College.

banyan in fort myers, florida

2008-06-11T13:14:00.008-04:00

Did you know??? A banyan is a fig that starts its life as an epiphyte when its seeds germinate in the cracks and crevices on a host tree (or on structures like buildings and bridges) and send down roots towards the ground. It may envelope part of the host tree or building structure with their roots, giving them the casual name of "strangler fig". The first banyan tree in the U.S. was planted by Thomas Alva Edison in Fort Myers, Florida. It was given to Edison by Harvey Firestone after Firestone visited India in 1925 and was planted in the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. The tree, originally only 4 feet tall, now covers well over 400 feet in circumference.

gator seeking revenge???

2008-06-06T14:00:00.005-04:00

Spook Hill is a gravity hill (an optical illusion where cars appear to roll uphill) in Lake Wales, Florida. The attraction is adjacent to an elementary school that adopted Casper The Friendly Ghost as their school mascot. Spook Hill received national media attention when an article about it appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal on October 25, 1990, and was also featured in a segment on CBS Morning News. Click on card to enlarge and read sign.

scotland's belted galloways

2008-06-05T12:00:00.006-04:00

Did you know?? The Belted Galloway breed, prized primarily for its high quality marbleized beef, originated in southwest Scotland, where unlike most modern breeds, they were able to thrive on the sparse pastures and windswept moors of the region. Leading U. S. livestock authorities have stated that on poor land Belties are unrivaled, and that there is no other breed worth more by the pound weight than a first class Galloway.

first nuclear submarine

2008-06-03T12:56:00.003-04:00

The world's first nuclear powered vessel shown here as a designated National Historic Landmark, on the river Thames in Groton, Connecticut. The city that built her now displays her, officially retired and basking in her limelight. Nautilus celebrated the 50th anniversary of her commissioning in 2004 and now serves as a museum of submarine history. She is the sixth and most famous U. S. Navy ship to carry the name Nautilus and is perhaps best known for the history-making arctic journey that carried her under the North Pole on August 3, 1958.

motel room of the 1800's

2008-06-02T18:02:00.004-04:00

The card caption of this copyright 1979 card in its entirety - Here is the motel room of the 1800's where travelers and their livestock sought shelter in the redwood forest. Many such trees with stumps hollowed by fire were hewn out to become practical shelters. The Eternal Tree, some 2,000 years old, is a major visitor attraction on the 'Avenue of the Giants' at Redcrest, California.

the florida state pie

2008-05-31T20:48:00.004-04:00

Yummy!! Yummy!! This looked so good, just had to throw it up for all. This is a 1960s vintage promotional card from Florida Keys Wholesalers of Key West. Google'd them and seems they've been in the postcard and giftwares business for over 50 years. Lotta cards under the bridge. Gotta admit, I'm not much for sweets, yummies (or is it yummy's) is my wife's idea.

florida fun vacation

2008-05-28T11:43:00.006-04:00

This one says it all. If you don't mean it, don't say it.

memorial day - 2008

2008-05-23T12:39:00.002-04:00

Drive Safely - Courtesy of: http://www.vickiblackwell.com/

famous crooked street

2008-05-22T20:13:00.006-04:00

Lombard Street, one the most famous and picturesque in San Francisco, winds tortuously down on the Russian Hill Section between Leavenworth and Hyde Streets. The street affords a magnificent view of the city from the top, and a thrilling descent by auto or foot. The street earned its nickname because of the eight sharp turns (or switchbacks) that are incorporated into its design. The switchbacks design was instituted in 1922 and born of necessity in order to reduce the downhill grade (27%) which was considered too steep for most vehicles and a serious hazard to pedestrians.

fruit cake capitol

2008-05-20T19:49:00.006-04:00

Chocked full of Fruits and Nuts, moist and slices beautifully. Try it and be convinced. Once a customer, always a customer. Look for the Horse and Buggy Label, the choice of millions since 1910. - That Postcard says it all - Today the World Famous Claxton Fruit Cakes are baked in an ultra modern 50,000 sq ft bakery that covers virtually an entire city block on Main Street in Claxton, Georgia. Claxton Bakeries seven massive ovens are capable of turning out 86,000 lbs of Fruit Cake daily. The company partners with over 1,000 fund raising organizations and offers free delivery from its online store. To view their interesting history and a virtual tour, visit their website at www.claxtonfruitcake.com. It would appear that Claxton, Georgia really is, "The Fruit Cake Capitol of the World."

quiz winners

2008-05-18T17:37:00.007-04:00

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have a winner for our Apr 30, 2008 quiz. Mr. Jack McMeans of Warner Robins, Ga has submitted the correct answer: Lake Pontchartrain. Mr. McMeans confides that one of his favorite meals is breakfast at Waffle House. Accordingly, he will be awarded a $15. gift certificate for his next Waffle House purchase. A note of interest is that the winning postcard picture is now decidedly out of date. The bridge depicted was completed in 1956 and joined by a second span the 60s making it a double lane single span in each direction. By the way, this bridge connects New Orleans with the Louisiana highlands to the north and is part of the Greater New Orleans Expressway System.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We also have a winner for the May 9, 2008 quiz. Mr. Anthony Dupree of Springfield, MO has submitted the correct answer of California for our Mother Lode Country question. Mr. Dupree, a construction worker who is on the road a lot and is a fast food junkie says that the McDonald's certificate is right down his alley. Again, Congratulations!!!

modern day and vintage

2008-05-16T16:57:00.012-04:00

Pictured above is the modern day and vintage views of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At the time of construction the building was considered one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. The brownstone structure, largest in Philadelphia, took 18 years to construct and was finally dedicated on November 20, 1864. With its vaulted dome and majestic facade, ornate main altar, eight side chapels and main sanctuary that comfortably holds in excess of 2,000 worshipers, the cathedral basilica is indeed a magnificent structure that is as imposing as ever as it gradually eases into old age.

nothing ever changes

2008-05-16T12:28:00.006-04:00

Over one hundred years later and its still being done in basically the same way. Except for the people and the period dress you'd hardly notice the difference. Note the gentleman on ladder to the right - Could he have been the model for the world famous "Uncle Sam Wants You" Poster?

miami bathing beach, 1930s

2008-05-14T20:23:00.005-04:00

Summertime! Summertime! Summertime! - Summer's coming, time to start thinking of the beach. Thought this was a very good vintage beach scene. Click to enlarge the picture and note the meticulous 1930s landscaping and sharp looking old autos. Don't know the card date but it was posted from Miami via Air Mail to Belle Mead, NJ at 11:30 pm on Oct 5, 1934.

picture is worth.........

2008-05-09T20:33:00.006-04:00

This Bridge and the background city require no introduction. Unless you've lived under a rock! But did you know that the bridge received its name from the gate over which it spans. Yes, the Golden Gate, the opening of San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. Now for those under the rock, any guesses as to the name of the city.

mother lode country

2008-05-09T12:37:00.007-04:00

Been a busy week and I'm guilty of violating the first rule of blogging; failure to post. No excuses, I'll do better.

All right, time for a quiz. Next quiz is: This one should be easy since the title pretty well says it all. The historical area depicted in the Postcard above is located in what state? Being the big spender that I am, the first person to email the correct answer will receive a McDonald's $10 gift certificate. Hey!!! - it'll buy breakfast for two, or maybe three, or even four if you're not overly hungry (or thirsty). Forward your answer by eMail to may09quiz@postcardfile.com .

Also - - - Still awaiting a correct answer to the April 30 quiz. Check the archives to see if you know the body of water in question and send in the answer to either or both.

the pentagon west?

2008-05-05T20:03:00.005-04:00

When I first saw this one, thought that maybe 'Jim' either didn't know where he was, or that maybe didn't know where the Pentagon building was located. But, after flipping card over a few times, figured that if he knew he had crossed the Mississippi heading to KC then he somewhat knew where he was. Anyway, note that the Pentagon cost $64 million to build. Wonder what the tab would be today.

old crabs everywhere

2008-05-02T21:49:00.001-04:00

Think most towns have more than a few old crabs. This card had not been mailed, however there is a notation on back that says: I 'staid' here mar 8th 1961. Had a flat just before 'reachin' here and just after leaving bought 2 tires. Huh! Anyway, be sure to click on card to enlarge background detail; kinda interesting. Can't quite figure whether or not the gas price was 30 cents. Seems that I might remember it being around there at the time. Do remember that we would drive around half the night on a dollar's worth.

luxury then and now

2008-05-01T20:02:00.000-04:00

This Hotel was the Jewel of the World in the 50s. These folks enjoyed their luxurious stay in August of 1957 as I was slaving away as a sophomore in high school. Originally built in the 1920s as The Stevens, the hotel cost the then astronomical sum of $30 million dollars, had 3000 rooms and was the grandest and largest in the world for many, many years. During World War II it was sold to the Army and housed 10,000 air cadets. After several renovations and name changes, in 1984 it was closed for a year and underwent the most comprehensive overhaul in hotel history at a cost of $185 million and resulting in a reduction to 1543 larger and more elegant rooms. Make sure to click on the postcard to enlarge picture so you can note that in 1957 the height of luxury was "radio and television available" and telephone numbers started with a word instead of area code. Today the hotel is known as the Hilton Chicago Hotel and is still the city's premier luxury destination.

thanks to Groceteria

2008-04-30T20:50:00.000-04:00

Special thanks go to David Gwinn at groceteria.com. He graciously but unknowingly provided our Greensboro Banner Logo via his very interesting and highly informative Vintage (primarily) Supermarket site. We feel that he'll forgive our little appropriation, considering certain of his blog comments, and that he is a neighboring resident of Winston-Salem and a native of our Greensboro. If anyone is at all interested in things "Vintage", you might want to check out his diverse website. He's been at it, apparently with varying degrees of intensity since 1999, and the site covers a lot of territory in widely divergent areas of the country. And, if nothing else, he'll will entertain you with his language command.

yesterdays quiz, today!

2008-04-30T17:26:00.000-04:00

First things first. Apologize for being a day late with the first quiz. Some days things just do not go as planned and yesterday was one of those. Now, first quiz is:

The name of the body of water depicted in Postcard above is_____ _____. The first person to eMail with correct answer will win a food gift certificate(s) for no less than ten dollars nor more then twenty five dollars. Reply by eMail only (not comments link) to: apr30quiz@postcardfile.com. Be sure to include name and mailing address for the mailing of your certificate. Unless the winner declines, details and comments as approprite will be published.

first daily

2008-04-28T21:49:00.000-04:00

As our above hairy friend says, we'll be waiting on your pitch, i.e., comments, rants, gripes - - whatever you have on you mind and would like to share with the www community. Send us a favorite postcard, whether purchased or homemade and we'll publish it, along with any comments (keep it clean, please.) Also, tomorrow we'll talk about our first quiz.