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Postcards

Sacramento Cottontails

April 21, 2010
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Another postcard from the earliest years of the 20th century, this one with no indication as to the publisher. Apparently the card was sold at the California Academy of Sciences, a museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Care to read the description on the back? OK, you asked for it:

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Hydrangeas in Tacoma

April 20, 2010
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This unmailed postcard was printed by the Pacific Novelty Company, a publisher that got their start in 1908. Although it’s in pristine condition, I suspect this Tacoma, Washington/Hydrangea card is one of their earlier designs.

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The New Hotel Victoria

April 20, 2010
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Another postcard from the Hotel Victoria, only this time it’s referred to as the “New” Hotel Victoria. This card was postmarked on January 4, 1950.

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Hotel Victoria

April 20, 2010
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I just like this postcard, the colors and the surrealistic design. Postmarked on the 4th of July, 1941, the card has this description on the back: The New and Beautiful HOTEL VICTORIA 51st Street and 7th Avenue, New York 26 floors of sunshine – courtesy – hospitality Accommodations for 1000 guests. All rooms and suites [...]

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Antlers Hotel

April 20, 2010
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The Antlers Hotel was built by industrialist General William Palmer, who had founded Colorado Springs in 1871 to be a quality resort community. The building was demolished in 1964. This postcard was mailed from Colorado Springs on December 4, 1909.

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Hotel Endicott

April 20, 2010
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The Hotel Endicott in New York City was opened in 1890, and featured such modern conveniences as electric lighting and steam heat. Of particular interest was the spectacular glass-roofed Palm Room, shown on this postcard marked 1917.

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Hotel Netherland

April 19, 2010
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The Hotel Netherland in Miami, Florida first opened in 1936, and was the epitome of modern luxury. This postcard, mailed in ’41, has this description on the back: HOTEL NETHERLAND On the Ocean at 14th Street – MIAMI BEACH The Ultimate in Hotel Comfort plus Cordial Friendliness Dining Room – Cocktail Lounge – Solarium – [...]

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Glass Bottom Boats

April 19, 2010
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The glass bottom boats were also a popular attraction at Aquarena Springs, the crystal clear water affording a marvelous view the plant and animal life to be found just below the surface. The amusement park is closed, but I believe these boats are still in use today to study the wetland eco-system.

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Underwater Ballet

April 19, 2010
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One of the favorite attractions at the Aquarena Springs amusement park in San Marcos, Texas was the Submarine Theatre, their unique submergible viewing room. The underwater shows included both animal and human performers, and the “Aqua-Maids” were always a big hit. (when they weren’t getting upstaged by the diving ducks, Ralph the Swimming Pig or [...]

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Vanderbilt Plaza Motel

April 17, 2010
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Vanderbilt Plaza Motel Located on U.S. 41 and 31W NASHVILLE, TENN. 5 minutes from downtown Nashville. 41 rooms each with telephone, air conditioning and television. Swimming Pool, Restaurant adjacent. A Tremont Motel operation. Phone Canal 8-2531

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Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge

April 17, 2010
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Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge U.S. Highways 60 – 65 & 166 – S.E. – 68 rooms Air Conditioned – Steam Heat – Television & Radio each room – 24 hour switchboard Service Commercial travelers welcomed. Quiet area Good food AAA Restaurant adjoining – adjoining shopping center & Recreation area. Pulse-A-Rythm Mattress, available. 2006 S. Glenstone [...]

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Jensen’s Pine View Motel

April 16, 2010
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Jensen’s Pine View Motel, owned and operated by Ralph and Alice Jensen, had an ideal address on Mount Rushmore Road.

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Robert Lee Motel

April 16, 2010
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ROBERT LEE MOTEL Gatlinburg, Tennessee “Located on Holly Ridge overlooking Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. Air conditioned – Electric Heat – Free T.V. in rooms – Wall to Wall Carpet. Units with and without kitchenettes. Private heated swimming pool.”

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Fountain Motel

April 15, 2010
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This postcard, mailed in 1966, is from the Fountain Motel in Eldon, Missouri. Check out the Cafe… remember when those A-frame buildings were all the rage? The car parked in front looks like a 1960 Jaguar MK 9, a serious piece of hardware. I suspect it belonged to the owner of the motel, as it [...]

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