Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Stardust Show Time


THE STARDUST HOTEL
Las Vegas, Nevada
From the day of its opening this picturesque and most popular hotel has continued to provide the world's most spectacular shows. The largest resort hotel and show place of the west with all its architectural splendor was designed to meet the visitors every need and comfort.

postmarked 1966

Monday, December 30, 2013

The Farmer's Daughter Gift Barn


"THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER COUNTRY STORE"
Traveling salesmen and everybody else welcome. Her famous Barn is over 100 years old. "She has everything!" 
On U.S. Route 2 just East of
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

Photography by Frank L. Forward

mailed 1975

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Navo-Mex Curio Shop


NAVO-MEX CURIO SHOP — Phoenix, Ariz.
Indian Jewelry – Rugs – Moccasins – Baskets – Pottery and Souvenirs. We Ship Anywhere in U. S. A. 2820 E. Van Buren, Hwy. 60-70-80-89, Phoenix, Arizona. Open Sundays during winter season Oct. thru April.

mailed October 1958

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Fine China Lighter Set


The Gift on the Reverse Side is
YOURS FREE!
JUST FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT
OR RE-OPENING YOUR OLD ACCOUNT


Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Santa and His Reindeer


Santa's real live reindeer stand ready for take-off at North Pole, N. Y. as the gnomes of Santa's Workshop help him load up his sleigh for the Christmas Eve Flight.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Christmas City


THE CHRISTMAS CITY
Rome, New York
One of the tallest and most brilliant Christmas trees in the nation, this 65-foot giant balsam with its 2,800 mullti-colored lights and 6-foot white star is the contribution of local industries to the "Christmas City" Program of Rome, New York.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Where Santa Claus Arrives


Welcome to
THE RUSTIC MANOR
RESTAURANT and OLD MILL
COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Where Santa Claus arrives every
Christmas with gifts for the Children
GRAND AVE. — 1 MILE WEST OF ROUTE 41
GURNEE, ILL.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Barker Bros. Giant Trees


BARKER BROS.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES • Bakersfield • Burbank • Crenshaw
Glendale • Hollywood • Huntington Park • Inglewood
Long Beach • Pasadena • Pomona • Santa Ana
Santa Monica • Van Nuys • Westwood • Whittier

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Christmas in Denver


PANORAMIC VIEW OF DENVER
AND THE SNOW-CAPPED ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Accented by the spectacular Xmas lighting of the city and county building in the beautiful Civic Center, W. Colfax Ave. also prominent in center background.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Life Size Nativity Scene


BRONNER'S feature America's largest year-round display of indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations from the new world, old world and the orient.
BRONNER'S invite you to join their many customers who return annually to select exciting decorations for every occasion — for homes, businesses, churches, cities, parks, parades and parties.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Bothwell Ranches Gift Box


PACK "A"
A remembrance for friends and family that is completely Californian — wooden box smartly decorated with orange and leaf design, containing fancy, extra large oranges, giant avocadoes, choice Diamond Brand walnuts, and in a separate container, delicious California dates. Oranges are individually wrapped in specially treated paper to prevent mold.
BOTHWELL RANCHES
Woodland Hills, California
Pack "B" consists of same assortment, in double quantity.   


Saturday, December 14, 2013

United States Naval Academy


Tecumseh in war paint at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. This replica of the figure-head of the U. S. S. Delaware is considered a source of good luck for the Midshipmen and during athletic contests with the Corps of Cadets of West Point it dons its war paint to assure Victory to the Middies.

Tecumseh

Friday, December 13, 2013

Welcome to Christmastown U.S.A.


A 35 FOOT SANTA Greets the visitor in downtown Shelton, Washington, "Christmastown U. S. A.," So named because of its annual harvest of approximately 3,000,000 Christmas Trees.

Color photo by Zieglar

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Black Bear


BLACK BEAR as seen in Yellowstone National Park. They wait consistently for food from the tourists.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Christmas Scene


CHRISTMAS SCENE
The Crystal Fountain
One of the many beautiful Yuletide displays depicting the spirit of Christmas, within the gates of Mountain View, at the head of Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, California.

Postmarked DC 28 1962

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Letters to Santa


LETTERS TO SANTA — Arrive daily throughout the year at the North Pole, N. Y. U. S. Post Office. Here, in his home at Santa's Workshop, Santa and two of his Gnomes open letters from children of all ages, throughout the world.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Paschke Mum Farm


GARDEN
MUMS
by Farm of Paschke
NORTH EAST, PA.
"The World's Largest Mum Gardens"

See, "The most COLOR this side of HEAVEN" at Exit 12, Interstate 90, & Route 20 – 18 Miles East of Erie, Penna.

mailed 1977

Sunday, December 8, 2013

The Magic Christmas Tree


THE MAGIC CHRISTMAS TREE
At each Yule Season the traditional Christmas Tree is displayed on a revolving platform in the lake near the famous Church of Reflections. Its beauty is magically enhanced at night by four changes of lighting effects, including ultra-violet.

KNOTT'S BERRY FARM
Ghost Town, California

Saturday, December 7, 2013

1959 Christmas Cards


DEAR CUSTOMER,
OUR FINEST COLLECTION OF PERSONAL CHRISTMAS CARDS EVER, IS NOW ON DISPLAY!
COME IN NOW, LET US HELP YOU MAKE A SELECTION WHILE ASSORTMENTS ARE COMPLETEE
ASK TO SEE THE NEW "HAMPTON" DESIGNS. THE CARDS ILLUSTRATED HAVE BEEN SELECTED FROM THEIR 1959 ALBUMS.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Pageant of Peace Trees


Grown on reclaimed surface mined lands in southeastern Ohio, fifty-seven 12-foot tall red pine trees will be placed for the 1969 Christmas season in the Pageant of Peace in the President's Park between the White House and the Washington Monument. The trees, donated by Ohio Power Co. of the American Electric Power System, each represent the 50 states and the U.S. territories.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Storyland Zoo


STORYLAND ZOO
South Bend, Indiana
Seeing a cow is a first time treat for city youngster's. Over 100 animals inhabit this children's wonderland. Tables, ovens and shelters dot the cool wooded area around the zoo for vacationers and local picnickers.

postmarked 1960

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Santa Claus Headquarters



Santa and his reindeer shopping at the Gift Box, Bend, Oregon. Reindeer furnished by Reindeer Ranch, Redmond, Oregon.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Fairway Motor Hotel Pool


"ELEGANCE ON THE BORDER"
The new Fairway Motor Hotel, McAllen, Texas, is located on the International Highway to Mexico, only ten minutes from Reynosa on the border. The FAIRWAY affords year-round vacation facilities. Falcon Dam, Padre Island and the mile-high mountains of Mexico are an easy jaunt away. The Fairway is adjacent to the golf course and airport, just outside the downtown McAllen business district. Each of its 82 rooms and suites has its private patio and all are 100% air conditioned with free room TV and radio. The Restaurant is area famous and the hotel is Triple AAA and Master Host Approved.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Cherokee Strip


Historic marker on U. S. 81 south of Enid Oklahoma
Opened by Run, Sept. 16, 1893. On line here, 15,000 waited for carbine signal fired by cavalryman at High Noon. Lt. C. A. Hedekin, commanding Troop A, Y, S. Cav. Race for land started from post on Knoll half mile west, by wagon, buggy, bicycle, horse and train. In 60 by 90 mile area, every acre claimed by nightfall. The first settlers reached Enid from here.

photo by George Chyka

Friday, November 29, 2013

Breuner's Christmas Display


CHRISTMAS WINDOW AT BREUNER'S
Home Furnishers Since 1856
"Christmas Family Gathering Out Our Way" is Breuner's 20th old-fashioned, musical, moving Christmas display. The figures are life-size; the costumes are authentic copies from the era of 1895. John Breuner's first store was founded in Sacramento in 1856. Breuner's now operate 6 stores in Oakland, Sacramento, Stockton, Vallejo, Richmond and Berkeley.

(note: 1856 + 99 = 1955)


 

Thursday, November 28, 2013

First Thanksgiving

The Pilgrims invited their Indian friends to the famous Thanksgiving celebration in 1621, and the feasting lasted three days. This scene is from a reenactment of Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

From the Coronet Instructional Film "Plimoth Colony: The First Year"
 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Turkey Run


PARKE COUNTY, INDIANA
The legend of the name "TURKEY RUN" came from the early residents who remembered thousands of wild turkey which collected in great flocks under the natural protection of the overhanging cliffs. Inn open all year. Turkey Run Inn, Marshall, Indiana.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Cranberry Picking Machine


CRANBERRY HARVEST ON CAPE COD
Replacing the picturesque wooden hand scoop are various types of mechanical picking machines. This quicker, more efficient method now brings in 90% of the U.S. cranberry crop grown in the major cranberry-producing states of mass., Wisconsin, New Jersey, Washington and Oregon.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Hanson, Mass.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Big Trees Park


ENTRANCE TO BIG TREES PARK
Santa Cruz County, California
Three huge redwood logs form a sign marking the entrance to the park. Easily accessible, this magnificent stand of redwoods is located near Felton, six miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 9.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

"Original" Farmers Market


CHOICE PRODUCE AT THE "ORIGINAL"
FARMERS MARKET
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA
Wonderful fruit and vegetable stalls, specializing in "morning fresh" produce, artfully display the choicest grades of many of California's farm products.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Ramada Inn Roadside Hotels


THE RAMADA INN
In the Texas Panhandle crossroads city, just three minutes from Downtown Amarillo. Complete hotel service . . . 24-hour coffee shop . . . superb dining in the famed "Royalty Room" . . . year 'round weathered air-conditioning, swimming pool . . .radio and television in every room.
On U. S. 60 and 66

Friday, November 22, 2013

Industrial Credit Company


"Did you know that for only 25¢ a day you can take the strain off your budget? That's the total cost of a $700 consolidation loan. This type of loan will combine your present obligations into one transaction with payments tailored to income — and give you additional cash if needed. Stop in and see us when we can be helpful."

postmarked 1956, St. Paul, Minn.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Sleepytown


View of Typical Motel Unit
Sleepytown
Breakfast Served
TV in 87 Units
4 Miles North of Ogunquit
Wells, Maine

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Arch Rock


ARCH ROCK
Joshua Tree National Monument
California
This picturesque and colorful rock formation was formed by processes of erosion in the White Tank Quartz Monzonite formation. One-tenth of a mile walk from the White Tank Campground.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Hillbilly Livin'


HILLBILLY LIVIN' IN THE OZARKS
While one youngan' takes a break in the library maw and paw do the evenin' chores.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Caladiums


See the caladium pickin' beauties in one of the nearby caladium fields at the Caladium Capitol of the World, Placid Tower,. The Tower of Peace, Lake Placid, Florida.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Colorado Santa


Santa's Workshop, Cascade, Colorado — at the foot of Pikes Peak. Here, visitors may inspect Santa's Sleigh and team of real live reindeer.

Published by Santa's Workshop, North Pole, Colorado.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Covey's Little America


LITTLE AMERICA
JUNCTION 30 SOUTH AND 30 NORTH
WYOMING 
America's New Travel Center, 300-capacity Coffee Shop and Dining Room, 150 Beautiful Motor Lodge Rooms, Fountain, Cocktail Lounge, Deluxe Rest Rooms, World's Largest Service Station — 55 Pumps, Garage, Giant Paved Parking Areas. Famous Coast to Coats.
"A DREAM COME TRUE" 

postmarked 1962
 

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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