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Hotel Roosevelt

January 19, 2010
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There were two schools of thought regarding the presentation of architectural subjects on postcards, particularly in the early years of the 20th century. One style included automobiles, and perhaps people, the other preferring to display the building as if in a sterile environment, with no cars or people. Even trees and neighboring buildings would be [...]

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Santa Claus Car

December 24, 2009
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Santa Claus driving through Independence, Iowa in 1913. That car is the coolest, decked out with deer and moose heads. I may be wrong, but the car bringing up the rear looks like it could be a Stanley Steamer.

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