Monday, September 30, 2013

Cameron Trading Post


CAMERON TRADING POST
Established 1916
52 Miles North of Flagstaff, Arizona on U. S. 89
32 Miles from Grand Canyon Indian Tower
Complete Tourist accommodations and supplies.
Open Year Around. Coffee shop. Dining Room.
Indian Arts and Crafts

postmarked 1960

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Greetings from Las Vegas


FREMONT ST., LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
This fabulous "new look" on Fremont St. in the heart of the world's largest gambling center is a sight to be long remembered. The new electric neon signs on the Horseshoe Club and the Golden Nugget light up the sky with a great blaze of color.

postmarked 1962

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Sugar House


New England Sugar House surrounded by the wonder of autumn.

Original painting by Loran Percy

Friday, September 27, 2013

Rascal House Restaurant


RASCAL HOUSE RESTAURANT
The latest creation of the original "Wolfie" Cohen. Located on the Motel Strip. Open from 7 a.m. 'til 2 a.m. daily. Cocktail Lounge and take out counter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfie_Cohen%27s_Rascal_House

Thursday, September 26, 2013

The Pitcher Shop


THE PITCHER SHOP
Dennisport, Cape Cod, Mass.
Located on Route 28, midway between 
Dennisport and West Dennis.
A unique gift shop in the Cape Cod tradition, specializing in pitchers from all over the world.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Frederick & Nelson Store


FREDERICK & NELSON, fifth at pine, SEATTLE 
Ten floors of modern beauty! Popular rendezvous for Seattleites and visitors to the city. Eighth floor Tea Room overlooks downtown area. Two smart suburban stores: Bellevue and Aurora Village.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Atlantic Court Motel


ATLANTIC COURT MOTEL
750 South Dixie Highway (U. S. 1). Coral Gables, Florida. Air conditioned — Heated — Breakfast Bar in every room — New, Spacious Motel Rooms and Efficiency Units — Exquisitely furnished — Unique — Near University — Conveniently located near Beaches, fishing and Race Tracks — Excellent Restaurants nearby — Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Seasonal Rates.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013

Solvang Danish Days 1964


SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA
DANISH DAYS
This colorful little Danish-American Village, in the Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, dresses gayly for their annual "Danish Days." . . . young folks dance Danish folk dances to the rollicking music of roving bands . . . Aebelskive breakfasts are served in the open . . . there is entertainment galore . . . parades too. Programs begin Friday forenoon and end Sunday afternoon. "Bells of Santa Ynez" performances Friday and Saturday evenings.

postmarked 1964

Thursday, September 19, 2013

North Carolina Welcome Sign


GREETINGS FROM
NORTH CAROLINA
A warm friendly people await you in the "Variety Vacationland."

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Waterskiing Fun


SKIING IS FUN IN THE FLORIDA SUN
It's a topside tandem for the water ski champions of the Florida Cypress Gardens as they speed over the water at 35 m. p. h.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Trees of Mystery - Klamath, California


TREES OF MYSTERY
Entrance to parking lot, welcoming travelers to Trees of Mystery. A true invitation to stop and enjoy yourself.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Hungry Horse Corral


BLAKE'S HUNGRY HORSE CORRAL
The woodcarvers' shop where the artists meet. Blake's woodcarvings of the Indians on display for all to see. 10 miles from West Glacier Park and across from the entrance road to Hungry Horse Dam.
Write Morris Blake, originator of the famous Hungry Horse miniatures, Hungry Horse, Montana.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Chris-Town Shopping Center


COURT OF BIRDS
CHRIS-TOWN SHOPPING CENTER
Phoenix, Arizona
A forest of brilliant-hued cages and exotic birds decorates this courtyard at the west end of the 1,000 foot mall. "Chico", popular talking parrot, greets shoppers with a cheery, "Welcome to Chris-Town".

Friday, September 13, 2013

Mount Hood


MT. HOOD, OREGON
Oregon's tallest peak, 11,245 feet, as seen from the highway in July.

Historical Marker for Oregon Trail, Laurel Hill
The Pioneer Road here detoured the Columbia River Rapids and Mount Hood to the Willamette Valley. The road at first followed an old Indian trail. The later name was Barlow Road. Travel was difficult. Wagons were snubbed to trees by ropes or held back by drags of cut trees. Early travelers named the hill from the resemblance of native leaves to laurel.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Bear Raiding Picnic Table


BEAR RAIDING PICNIC TABLE
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Among the abundant wildlife in Yellowstone, many visitors find the bears most interesting. Playful and comparatively fearless they are often seen along the highways in the Park and occasionally they raid the campgrounds.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Pedro the 8th


SOUTH OF THE BORDER
South Carolina at the N. C. - S. C. Border
Pedro the 8th surveys the traffic situation at the COFFEE CASA and MEXICO SHOP, WEST, part of the new SOUTH of the BORDER, INTERSTATE 95.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Gifts from Sweden


Bergquist Imports, Inc.
Scandinavian Giftware
Cloquet, Minnesota
 Located on Highway 33, one mile south of Cloquet, Minnesota near radio tower.


Friday, September 6, 2013

Flamingo Hotel


FLAMINGO HOTEL
4th & 24th Yuma, Arizona
A beautiful Motor Hotel with complete hotel service, including Swimming Pool, Room Telephones, Television, Excellent Cafe, Cocktail Lounge, Barber Shop and Beauty Salon. On the Highways of the Great Southwest from San Antonio, Texas to California, there is a FLAMINGO  on your route.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Mackinac Island


Colorful horse drawn carriages wait to take visitors to the many points of interest on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Note that even the State Police ride bicycles on this island where no autos are permitted.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Blowing Rock


THE BLOWING ROCK
BLOWING ROCK, N.C.
The Blowing Rock, located on U.S. 321 in the resort town of Blowing Rock, is one of North Carolina's principal scenic attractions along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Back-to School Shoes 1960


Girls, here are 6 ways to get an "A" in economics; — make a sound investment in our new "Ivy League" authentics for Fall 1960 … at only 7.98 to 10.98.
P.S. You've got to study a little, too!
A. "Tweedledee"
B. "Classic"
C. "Chipper"
D. "Nippy"
E. "Puddler Tie"
F. "Scotch Purse"

Sunday, September 1, 2013

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