Squirl Collection: Postcards: 1940s-1990s

Eureka Springs, AR: Pine Cone Inn--Relax in a Country Log Building while in the Ozarks

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1970s Caption on reverse reads: Pine Cone Inn located in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Country Comfort in a Rustic Log Motel. PINE CONE INN Hwy. 62 East - Rt. 1, Box 276, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 Telephone: 501-253-8200 Another nifty inn that we didn't get to stay in, but did get to drive past and look at. ;P

Hot Springs, AR: Ramada Inn

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1970s Caption on reverse reads: RAMADA INN Hot Springs, Ark. 400 West Grand 501-624-4441 Located in the heart of America's most famous Health Resort. Every convenience for the vacationing family or executive. Climate control, 24 hour switchboard, pool, protected parking. We did stay at this hotel, though all I remember of it was getting to play in the pool for about 5 minutes before my mom decided we needed to come back into the room and just sit there. My parents were weird, on vacations. (O.o)

Eureka Springs, AR: Hammond Bell Museum

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1970s Caption on reverse reads: Gold effigy bell of the Tairona Indians of Northern Columbia, South America. Approximately 2 inches tall, circa 800 A.D. HAMMOND BELL MUSEUM Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Eureka Springs, Arkansas: Edelweiss Inn

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1970s Caption on reverse reads: EDELWEISS INN Highway 62 East, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (501)253-7316 The Edelweiss Inn is situated in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Clean, well-maintained rooms help make your stay more enjoyable. Features: Color Cable TV * Air Conditioned * Restaurant on premises * 2 miles from Passion Play * Across from Pine Mountain Jamboree * Reservations available to most attractions * Master Card and Visa welcome * Reservations recommended I remember my parents took my sister and me to Arkansas several times, yet we never stayed at this inn, or saw the Passion Play, which is one reason my mom wanted to go up there. We always seemed to time our vacations when the play wasn't going on.

Arkansas...is a natural!

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1980s Caption on reverse reads: ARKANSAS "Land of Opportunity" Millions of visitors enjoy the natural beauty of Arkansas each year. Arkansas has been blessed by nature and enjoys sharing it with the rest of the world. This card was sent to me by a girl who was my friend in high school. She actually dated my best friend, at the time, but it was me she sent the postcard to, when she went on vacation with her family. ;P

James Archambeault's Kentucky

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: Bridge over Lake Barkley near Cadiz, Trigg County.

Louisville, KN: Falls Fountain

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: Take Note of Kentucky! The Louisville Falls Fountain is the tallest floating fountain in the world. At night the fleur-de-lis appears in pure white.

Kentucky

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: THOROUGHBRED

Belle of Louisville

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: BELLE OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY Built in 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Belle of Louisville is an old-fashioned sternwheeler offering cruises on the scenic Ohio River. When I visited Louisville, I was disappointed to find this vessel docked due to weather. I'll have to go again some other time!

This is the way Kentucky spells RELIEF!

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: "THE OUTHOUSE" Many such buildings still stand in rural Kentucky.

Indiana Territorial Capitol 1800-1813

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: FIRST CAPITOL OF INDIANA TERRITORY, INDIANA TERRITORY STATE MEMORIAL, VICENNES, INDIANA For 13 years, beginning 4 July 1800, this small frame building, held together with wooden pegs, was the first CAPITOL OF INDIANA TERRITORY, which consisted of present INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, & PART OF MINNESOTA. Lower floor housed first Terr. Governer, WM. HENRY HARRISON. Legislature met on upper floor.

Indiana

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1990s Caption on reverse reads: Tobacco barn in southern Indiana.

Boston, MA: South Station

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: THE SOUTH STATION located in Dewey Square serves the patrons of the New York, New Haven and Hartford and Boston and Albany Railroads. Trains leave here for the South and West.

Boston, MA: The Bridge in Public Gardens

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: BRIDGE IN PUBLIC GARDEN Beneath this bridge and on their tours around the lake pass the famous swan boats, the kiddies' delight. The Garden is a park of 24 acres separated from the Common by Charles Street. It contains many beautiful statues, monuments and fountains and its floral displays are beautiful.

Boston, MA: U.S. Post Office

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: THE POST OFFICE--The new $5,000,000 Post Office occupies the entire block, Post Office Square, Devonshire, Water and Milk Streets. It maintains 91 substations and employs 5,000 people. The Boston Postal District serves 25 cities and towns and is the country's largest.

Boston, MA: Huntington Ave @ Massachussetts Ave, Showing Symphony Hall, Horticultural Hall & Dome of Christian Science Church

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: SYMPHONY HALL AND HORTICULTURAL HALL--Music lovers and garden enthusiasts gather at the corner of Massachussetts and Huntington Avenues because Symphony Hall, on one corner, is the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Horticultural Hall, on another, that of the Massachussetts Horticultural Society.

Boston, MA: Park St Corner Tremont St, Park St Church (Brimstone Corner), & State House

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: PARK STREET CORNER TREMONT STREET, PARK STREET CHURCH (BRIMSTONE CORNER), AND STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MASS. erected in 1810 on the site of the granary where the sails of the United States Frigate "Constitution" were made. The name "Brimstone Corner" was given to this section because of the gunpowder that was stored in the basement of the Church in 1812. Prior and during the Civil War the views and principles of the Abolitionists were preached here.

Telluride, CO: Generic Post Card

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1987 "Generic" everything was a big fad, in the 80s. It was funny, the first couple of times you saw it, but after the 5,000th "Generic" funny item, the funny-ness kinda wore off. This card has a checklist of items on the reverse, following "I'm sending you this card because..." and "Here in Telluride, I have been..." with choices such as "I'm having a ball--good thing you're not here" and "...falling down a lot." I'd have scanned the reverse, but the message is personal, and I don't feel like sharing that much. ;P

Rock Music Icons: John Lennon

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1982 Caption on reverse reads: John Lennon, Statue of Liberty, New York, 1974. Photography by Bob Gruen.

Silent Movies: Buster Keaton

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1980s Caption on reverse reads: Buster Keaton. I have two of this card, both sent to me by the same friend. Though the caption doesn't say so, the still is from the movie, The General, one of the greats of the silent era.

B Movies: Man Crazy

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1980s Caption on reverse reads: Man Crazy (20th Century-Fox, 1953) Before there were juvenile delinquents, there were Bad Girls. Not bad evil--just bad misguided. In this tawdry passion play, three girls whose parents weren't paying enough attention light out for Hollywood after finding a pile of cash. Once they fall into the clutches of perennial slug Neville Brand, they regret ever having cut Home Ec.

B Movies: "No Time To Be Young"

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1980s Caption on reverse reads: No Time to Be Young (Columbia Pictures, 1957) Robert (Man from U.N.C.L.E.) Vaughn gets top billing in this tale of three lads who hold up a supermarket and suffer severe difficulties with officers of the law thereafter. The fellow mashing his nose into the blonde's cheekbone is Roger Smith, who went on to star in 77 Sunset Strip and later married Ann-Margret. Which proves that rehabilitation of juvenile offenders is not only possible, but highly desirable.

Livorno: R. Accademia Navale

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1940s

Livorno: I quattro Mori

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Livorno: Stazione Centrale

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Livorno: Piazza Dante e Albergo Corallo

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Livorno: Fortezza Vecchia e Darsena

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Beatles--Butcher Album Cover

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1980s Caption on reverse reads: PC46--Beatles--Butcher Cover. Printed in England by Cult Images, Ltd.

Gift Kitten: What could you possibly want from Santa? You've already got me!

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1970s One of a set of four kitten postcards my sister gave to me, when I was a child. From Hallmark.

Smiling Kitten: Keep smiling! It makes people wonder what you've been up to.

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1970s One of a set of four kitten postcards my sister gave to me, when I was a child. From Hallmark.

Bored Kitten: Happy Monday!

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1970s One of a set of four kitten postcards my sister gave to me, when I was a child. From Hallmark.

Peeking Kitten: Just thought I'd peek in and say, "Hi!"

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1970s One of a set of four kitten postcards my sister gave to me, when I was a child. From Hallmark.

Rome: Piazza del popolo

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1940s

Rome: Il Tevere e Castel S. Angelo

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Rome: Piazza S. Bernardo

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Rome: La Scala Santa

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Rome: Pincio--Fontana Villa Medici

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Snow Scene

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1970s I have no idea where I picked this card up. Probably somewhere my family and I had gone on vacation. It has no date, no caption, not even a copyright notice! But I can tell by the style of my handwriting on the back (I had started to address it to some unknown person, with the salutataion of "Hi! How's things?") helps me place it as late 1970s.

Rome: Piazzale del Pincio

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Rome: Piazza S. Giovanni in Laterano

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Rome: Il Campidoglio--La via del mare--Il teatro Marcello

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New Mexico: Navajo Family

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: Navajo family at the entrance of their hogan.

Rome: Foro Romano

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Rome: Fontana e palazzo del Quirinale

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1940s

Farmington, NM: Pueblo Bonito Indian Ruins

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: Pueblo Bonito Indian Ruins at Chaco Canyon National Monument. Reached from State Highway 44 near Farmington, New Mexico, in the Land of Enchantment.

Port Isabel, TX: Lighthouse

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: LIGHTHOUSE, Port Isabel, Texas, now inactive but kept by the Texas State Parks Board. Erected in 1852 this lighthouse served as a beacon for the commerce of the Rio Grande. It was extinguished during the Civil War and permanently discarded from use in 1905. This is the only card in my collection that has been addressed, stamped and postmarked. The date of postmark is 18 July, 1958, from Port Isabel, Texas.

Cassville, MO: Roaring River State Park

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: PICTORIAL VIEW OF THE LODGE, ROARING RIVER STATE PARK, NEAR CASSVILLE, MISSOURI The 3,000-acre State Park famous for its scenic beauty, as well as trout fishing, is one of the most popular parks in the middle-west. Complete park facilities are available, and the modern hotel lodge is noted for its excellent meals.

Rome: Basilica di S. Pietro con Piazza e Colonnato

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Rome: Palazzo di Giustizia

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Rome: Fontana di Trevi

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Rome: Il Pantheon

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Rome: Palazzo della Villa Medici

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Rome: Basilica di S. Paolo

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Rome: Teatro di Marcello

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Rome: Basilica di S. Pietro

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Rome: Arco di Constantino e Via dei Trionfi

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Rome: Chiesa della Trinita dei Monti

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Cassville, MO: Roaring River State Park

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1950s Caption on the reverse reads: BEAUTIFUL ROARING RIVER, ROARING RIVER STATE PARK, NEAR CASSVILLE, MISSOURI This pictorial view shows the baffles in Roaring River and Twin Falls in the background. Located in the most beautiful section of the Ozarks, Roaring River is nationally famous for its Rainbow Trout. The outstanding State Park of 3,000 acres has all facilities for the vacationist.

Lebanon, TN: Cedars of Lebanon State Park

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1950s Caption on the reverse reads: CEDARS OF LEBANON STATE PARK Lebanon, Tennessee. This popular park covering over 8,000 acres protects the largest remaining forest of red cedars in the U.S.

Cassville, MO: Roaring River State Park

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1950s Caption on the reverse reads: EARLY SPRING TROUT FISHING, ROARING RIVER STATE PARK, NEAR CASSVILLE, MISSOURI Nationally known for Rainbow Trout fishing, Roaring River State Park consists of 3,000 acres of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the famed Ozarks.

Pikesville, TN: Fall Creek Falls

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1950s Caption on the reverse reads: FALL CREEK FALLS in the heart of Fall Creek Falls State Park near Pikesville, Tenn. The height of the falls is 256 ft., the highest east of the Mississippi River.

Texts that Teach No. 21

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1950s Postcard is perforated to form 10 small cards, each containing a quotation from the Bible.

Boston, MA: Washington Street Downtown Shopping District

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: WASHINGTON STREET SHOPPING DISTRICT This is one of the busiest shopping centers in the country. Located in the heart of Boston's business district, the many fine department stores offer everything one could conceivably wish in the line of fine merchandise.

Boston, MA: Public Library

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY in Copley Square is one of the world's largest. Students, literati and others throng its rooms and corridors to read and study, to see the magnificent murals, the art exhibitions and the statues and to hear the public lectures. It contains about one and three-quarters million volumes and has 34 branches in different parts of the city.

Boston, MA: The Christian Science Church, The Mother Church

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH The Mother Church of Christian Science is located in the Back Bay. Built of Indiana limestone and New Hampshire granite, it seats five thousand people. The dome rises 224 feet above the street and houses a huge bell which tolls the hours of the day and night. Adjacent is the Christian Science Publishing Society's building in which is located the famous Mapparium.

Boston, MA: Tremont Street

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: TREMONT STREET In sunshine or rain, Tremont Street is appealing with its fashion bazaars on one side and Lafayette Mall on the other. Here is a section of the Common, a park of some fifty acres, and in the background the new Courthouse. The leading theatres are situated near the corner of Tremont and Boyiston Streets.

Boston, MA: Frog Pond, Boston Common

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1950s Caption on reverse reads: FROG POND, BOSTON COMMON, BOSTON, MASS. The Common is unique among municipal parks. Many of the historic events of the American Revolution occurred near here. It covers about 50 acres in the center of the downtown shopping section.