Sunday, June 30, 2013

Loon Statue


This large replica of the Great Northern Diver or Common Loon is found at Mercer, Wis., the Loon Capital. The Loon is Northern Wisconsin's most fascinating bird.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Spook Hill Motel Sign


SPOOK HILL MOTEL
Lake Wales, Florida
Located at the foot of Famous Spook Hill. A central and convenient location--Off the highway and quiet. Close to all other attractions in the area. Featuring Swimming Pool--T.V. & Air Conditioning. Moderate rates.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Great Northern's Streamlined Western Star


GREAT NORTHERN'S STREAMLINED WESTERN STAR, between Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Grand Forks, Great Falls, Spokane-Seattle-Portland, arriving at Glacier Park Station, eastern gateway to Glacier National Park in the Montana Rockies.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Paul Bunyan -- Enchanted Forest


The ENCHANTED FOREST 
OF THE ADIRONDACKS
"A World of Fantasy in a wooded setting for the Young and Young at Heart"
OLD FORGE, NEW YORK

PAUL BUNYAN, legendary woodsman stands as tall as the trees in the ENCHANTED FOREST.


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Illinois Sesquicentennial 1968


ILLINOIS SESQUICENTENNIAL
1818 — 1968 
Flag designed by Jerry Warshaw of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission has 21 stars to indicate that Illinois was the 21st state to join the Union — on December 3, 1818.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Pabst Beer Brew Kettles

The Brew House at Pabst's Milwaukee brewery. Time hasn't changed things for some parts of the brewing process. In this vaulted room and in these shining kettles, Original Pabst Blue Ribbon beer is still brewed in much the same way as it was when it won the Blue Ribbon at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Pabst has been brewing beer in Milwaukee since 1844 — one of the first of the great Milwaukee brewers.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Neptune Statue

 

NEPTUNE — SYMBOLIC RULER OF THE SEA
This statue was given Duluth by the State Fair Board and the land loaned by the Corps of Engineers at Canal Park, Duluth, Minn. to commemorate the arrival of the first deep draft ocean going vessel into Duluth on May 3, 1959. Neptune was God of the Sea — son of Cronus and Rhea. The Greeks called him Poseidon. He was Jupiter's brother. Neptune controlled all the waters of the earth and was worshiped by sailors. The 3 prong spear he carried was called Trident.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Green Bean Harvest


Green Bean harvest, Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, a winter crop. Three to five crops annually are raised in this very fertile agricultural area. Cotton and Corn are summer crops. Citrus fruits are harvested from September to April.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Hiawatha -- World's Tallest Indian


HIAWATHA
The World's Tallest Indian
50 feet high — constructed of permanent color fiberglas. In the land of Hiawatha, near the shores of Gitchie Gumie in the Upper Penn. at Ironwood, Michigan. Thousands of tourists visit this site annually.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Colorful Door County


DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Air-Conditioned Peninsula Playground
Sailing, swimming, fishing and other water sports are popular on the Peninsula's more than 250 miles of scenic shoreline. Beautiful fall colors are enjoyed by the autumn visitor. The Peninsula is also known as "Cherryland" and thousands of people travel to Door County to see the acres and acres of blossoms and later, the trees laden with luscious red cherries.

©1963 DEXTER PRESS, INC.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Hex Sign Display


GREETINGS FROM THE 
"PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY"
Display of the styles of hex-signs painted by a hex sign painter and used in PENNA. DUTCH COUNTRY on houses and barns. Their present purpose is confined to the decorative.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe


MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe,
She had so many children, she didn't know what to do.
she gave them some broth without any bread,
Then whipped them all soundly, and put them to bed.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Welcome to Missouri


SIGN SEEN BY THE TOURISTS as they enter MISSOURI. Missouri has many Parks, Lakes and Scenic attractions, including the beautiful Ozarks.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Burlington Route Vista Dome Twin Zephyrs


Morning and afternoon in each direction the new diesel-powered, stainless steel, TWIN ZEPHYRS featuring the unique VISTA-DOME cars, flash along the scenic Mississippi River route between Chicago and St. Paul-Minneapolis. Reclining chair coaches, parlor car, dining car, club-lounge for all passengers.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Viking Motel


VIKING MOTEL
2511 LONDON ROAD,  DULUTH, MINNESOTA
Overlooking Lake Superior on U.S. Hiway 61 on the Circle Route. Just minutes from downtown Duluth. Restaurants Nearby. Room Phones. Free T.V. Coffee. Air Conditioned. Bridal Suites.

Sailing off into the Wild Blue Yonder??

Friday, June 14, 2013

Placing the Stars


R. McGill's painting of a little-known moment in American history — which took place in a Baltimore brewery, where the stars were put on the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem — hangs in the new Carling Brewing Company plant…Tours…

Visit the Flag House, Fort McHenry, the U. S. F. Constellation
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER SESQUI-CENTENNIAL
Baltimore, Maryland, 1964

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Welcome to Mississippi


MISSISSIPPI
The Magnolia State
Area 47, 716 Sq. Miles
State Flower Magnolia

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Best Western Motels


Member The Best Western Motels

HOLIDAY MANOR MOTOR LODGE
Luxurious rooms at moderate ratew — air-conditioned — thermostat controlled heat — room phones — all channel TV — free coffee — cocktail lounge.
Menomonie, Wisconsin

Monday, June 10, 2013

Bavarian Festival Band


The official Bavarian Festival Om-pah-pah Band entertaining visitors on Main Street. During the festival, held each year the second full week in June, we had approximately 24 different bands playing all dressed in lederhosen. Many visitors spend their time strolling down Main Street buying thousands of pounds of sausage, cheese, homemade foods, handicrafts, and souvenirs.

FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN – where the gemuetlichkeit of Old Bavaria blends with the hospitality of New America. Located 6 minutes off I-75 Expressway.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Pinnacle Peak Patio


PINNACLE PEAK PATIO
A typical scene at the "Patio," a cowgirl hanging a necktie, freshly snipped from an unsuspecting customer, to the rafters. The ceiling of the restaurant proudly sports the neckties of many of the nation's top celebrities, including movie and television stars, politicians, sportsmen and others.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Friday, June 7, 2013

Modern Apartment AccomModations


MODERN APARTMENT ACCOMMODATIONS (IN THE MOTEL). WHITES CREEK HARBOR RESORT, near Spring City, Tennessee. For those who prefer to keep house while on vacation, here are all the facilities needed.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Hamm's Cheese House


HAMM'S CHEESE HOUSE
In The Heart of Wisconsin's Dairy Land
On Hwy. 53 Between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wis.
NATURAL CHEESE OF ALL KINDS

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Post Office Hell


U. S. POST OFFICE
Hell, Michigan
Back in 1841 whiskey stills were operated here on the banks of a small stream. This notorious place soon became known as H E L L and the stream became H E L L  C R E E K. Some years later a dam was placed here and the beautiful meandering H I - L A N D  L A K E  was formed.


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Northwest Logs


NORTHWEST HARVEST
A trainload of logs on its way to some distant mill with Mt. Rainier in the background.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Dutch Haven Shoo-Fly Pies


Dutch Haven Amish Stuff, Inc.
(The Place that Made Shoo-Fly Pie Famous)

8 Miles East of Lancaster, Penna.
Intercourse, Pa. — On Route 340
Soudersburg, Pa. — U. S. Route 30
Invites you to enjoy Penna. Dutch Cooking served in the Heart of the Amish Country. Chicken pot pie, pork and sauerkraut, Amish-style turkey filling of Black Angus steaks can be enjoyed every day of the year at the place that made shoo-fly pie famous. A unique gift shop featuring Penna. Dutch items and foods.

— Mail orders filled —
Guides available for touring the Amish Country.


Sunday, June 2, 2013

Pyramid Lake, Nevada


PYRAMID LAKE, Nevada
Nearly 40 miles long, 15 to 20 miles wide, this large lake sets in an area of unusual scenery. North of Reno. Excellent fishing.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Drug Store Cowboy


When you step into one of the most unusual stores of America, that's Wall Drug, you can sit down with a real Drug Store Cowboy. You will find a friendly welcome and free ice water at Wall Drug, Wall, South Dakota.

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