Sunday, September 30, 2012

Nebraska's Main Street of America - U. S. 30



U. S. 30, "Shortest and Most Direct Route Between New York and San Francisco."

Greetings from Nebraska The Cornhusker State.

Gene McConnell, Artist

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Yonder Lies Cripple Creek


Cripple Creek sign at the Junction of U. S. 24 and Colo. 67 at Divide, Colorado.

Friday, September 28, 2012

You Too Can Be President



Herbert Hoover birthplace as seen from blacksmith shop of Jesse Hoover, father of the President.

Herbert Hoover Library—West Branch, Iowa


Thursday, September 27, 2012

World's Largest Chair


Located in the heart of the business section of Thomasville, N. C., this huge chair is a reminder of the fact that Thomasville is a large producer of the country's finest furniture.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Juicy Pineapple Girls



Dole
JUICY, TENDER PINEAPPLE FROM THE PRIME CUT
Visitors and islanders enjoy sampling ripe fresh
Royal Hawaiian pineapple at Doles's 'space age'
fruit stand in the middle of fields at Wahiawa.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Campbell's Coffee House - Holbrook, Arizona



Cow town restaurant — caters to home folks — serves cowboys and rodeo fans a chuckwagon dish called "The Son — Of — A — Bitch" which is a stew composed of beef heart, liver, brains, sweetbreads and marrow, potatoes, and onions. Campbell's Coffee House is a meal stop for Greyhound Bus Lines and tourists alike.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Arkansas Welcomes You


Thousands of tourists pass these signs on entering the state of Arkansas known as the Land of Opportunity.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Camel Butte



CAMEL BUTTE
Monument Valley
Arizona-Utah

It does look like a camel butt.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Famous Smorgasbord - Sarasota, Florida



AZURE TIDES HOTEL COURT
Lido Beach, Sarasota, Florida
Viking Room's Famous Smorgasbord
Served Every Wednesday Night

Isn't there an old saying about too many cooks...?

Friday, September 21, 2012

Sunkist Lemons



SUNKIST LEMON PACKING HOUSE — Glendora, California
Carloads of California's finest lemons are shipped to all parts of the country from this colorful plant.


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Holiday Inn - Welcome to Norman



The Holiday Inn "Great Sign"
Holiday Inn
Norman, Oklahoma
Junction W. Main and Interstate 35 and U. S. 77
Swimming Pool — Air-conditioned —Restaurant
Free TV — Free Holidex Reservations

Monday, September 17, 2012

Patio Dresses



PATIO DRESSES BY SUN RAY OF ARIZONA
In carefree Cotton Georgette

V-neck, collar, with push-up sleeves

Peasant neck, puffed sleeves

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Howdy Stranger



TETON PASS
JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
From the top of Teton Pass the traveler gets his first view of historic and scenic Jackson Hole. At this point State Highway 22 crosses the Teton Range at an elevation of 8,429 feet.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Flintstone's Bedrock City - Custer, South Dakota




FLINTSTONE'S BEDROCK CITY
CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Barney and Fred visit their counterparts in front of Fred and Wilma's house in Bedrock City. The background adds to the overall setting for the Flintstones of Custer, South Dakota.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Summer Fun in New Hampshire



Enjoy...
your summer vacation more than ever this year! Spend it in New Hampshire, where uncrowded lakes, the mountains and the surf are waiting just for you and your family.

For FREE VACATION KIT...simply mail this post card.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Zinn's Diner - Denver, Pennsylvania



Zinn's Modern Diner
U. S. Route 222 — Denver, Penna.
Located in the Heart Of The Penna. Dutch Section, 1 Block North of Reading Interchange of the Pa. Turnpike. Specializing in the Finest Penna. Dutch Cooking and Baking.
OPEN 24 HOURS
"Before you leave — visit our unique Penna. Dutch Gift Shop."

History of Zinn's Diner (closed in 2003)



Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Paul Bunyan & Babe



These huge figures of steel and concrete built on the shore of Lake Bemidji are emblematical of the days of the early lumberjack who originated lumbercamp whoppers of Paul and Babe that have been handed down for generations. These stories, never heard outside the haunts of the lumberjack until recent years, are declared by some literary authorities to be "the only true American myth."

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Insulated File



The modern method of record keeping--the Mosler Insulated File. The protection of a safe…convenience of a file. Combines handsome styling and certified fire protection.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Color Sells



Color Sells - Nothing Sells Like Color

We specialize in low cost full color promotional items such as postcards, brochures, greeting cards, business cards, framing prints and color photography.

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

Welcome to Arizona



Arizona State Highway signs such as this colorful example greet the traveler ass he approaches the state borders.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

New York World's Fair -- 1964-1965



Official World's Fair Post Card. New York World's Fair 1964-1965.

"Peace through Understanding."

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Lone Star Cafe - Bowie, Arizona



LONE STAR
Coffee Shop -- Dining Room
Delicious Food
Delightful Atmosphere
Cooled by Refrigeration
Bowie, Arizona


Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Rock-Hound's Dream



Every Rockhound and Pebble Pup dreams of finding a "real big one" like this.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Lake Kabetogama Walleye



WORLD'S LARGEST WALLEYE
Near Ray and International Falls, Minnesota.

Copyright 1954, The L. L. Cook Co.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Mr. G's Diner



MR. G'S DINER.
Coffee Shop and Dining Room
3329 Benson Hwy.
U. S. 80
Tucson, Arizona
"Specializing in Choice Food For The Hungry Traveler."

Saturday, September 1, 2012

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