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

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Monday, November 11, 2013

Marine Recruits


Marine recruits learn the safe way to "Jump, Land, and Roll" on the Confidence Course at the San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Marilyn and Cecilia


MARILYN AND CECELIA
Knott's Berry Farm, Ghost Town, Calif.
The most photographed girls in Ghost Town. These colorful statues bring untold mirth to all who pose with them.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Navajo Lake


NAVAJO LAKE — UTAH
Beautiful blue Navajo Lake, surrounded by lofty peaks, evergreens, and aspens is located on scenic Utah highway 14 in Southern Utah, between U. S. highway 91, and U. S. highway 89.

Friday, November 8, 2013

The Totem Pole


The TOTEM POLE
Nisswa, Minnesota
Souvenirs — Gifts — Moccasins
Area Tourist Bureau
Howard Wallentine, Prop.

Postmarked 1968

Thursday, November 7, 2013

The Stockholm Restaurant


The  STOCKHOLM
1014 E. JEFFERSON AVE.
DETROIT 7, MICH.
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Famous from Coast to Coast for Swedish Smorgasbord — Beef Steak, Duck, Lobster, Homemade Desserts
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Luncheon — Dinners — Sunday Dinners
Closed Mondays. Complete Bar Service

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Strolling with Leopards


TAME, HUNTING LEOPARDS BEING TAKEN
FOR A STROLL AT AFRICA–U. S. A.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
"FLORIDA'S MOST FABULOUS ATTRACTION"

Monday, November 4, 2013

Our Presidents


OUR PRESIDENTS

1--George Washington. 2--John Adams. 3--Thomas Jefferson. 4--James Madison. 5--James Monroe. 6--John Quincy Adams. 7--Andrew Jackson. 8--Martin Van Buren. 9--William Henry Harrison. 10--John Tyler. 11--James Polk. 12--Zachary Taylor. 13--Millard Fillmore. 14--Franklin Pierce. 15--James Buchanan. 16--Abraham Lincoln. 17--Andrew Johnson. 18--Ulysses S. Grant. 19--Rutherford B. Hayes. 20--James A. Garfield. 21--Chester A. Arthur. 22--Grover Cleveland. 23--Benjamin Harrison. 24--William McKinley. 25--Theodore Roosevelt. 26--William Howard Taft. 27--Woodrow Wilson. 28--Warren G. Harding. 29--Calvin Coolidge. 30--Herbert Hoover. 31--Franklin D. Roosevelt. 32--Harry S. Truman. 33--Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Sport??


A pretty girl and her eager companion all set to share an afternoon of sport.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Win Schuler's Restaurants


WIN SCHULER'S
Three family restaurants along Highway 12

Hi Neighbor:
We are having dinner at this real friendly restaurant, nice neat waitresses too, and what delicious food, reasonably priced. They have Luncheon from 11 to 5 and then dinner until mid-night. You can always get a nice big salad, of either shrimp or chicken, steak sandwich, and boy what big hamburgers over half a pound. Don't miss this place on your next trip out this way.
Happy Landings 


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