Horse Drawn Sleigh

A scene taken from the annual Winter Carnival at Newport, New Hampshire.

Photography by Carleton Allen

Amtrak Turboliner

Amtrak's jet-powered Turboliner turbine train offers the advantages of jet aircraft travel, yet it never leaves the ground. The French-built Turboliner runs with five wide cars, capable of carrying 296 passengers in quiet comfort. Fully-reclining seats and convenient food and beverage facilities are just a few of the train's many features. Its smooth ride and dependable performance are made possible by two aircraft-type turbine engines, which enable the Turboliner to reach a top speed of 125 mph.

Map: Mackinac Bridge & Area

MICHIGAN (THE GREAT LAKES STATE)

HOME OF THE WORLD'S LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE (5 miles) CONNECTING UPPER & LOWER MICHIGAN

Over 3,000 miles of beautiful shoreline — and more than 11,000 lakes. An ideal area to fish, hunt, and vacation. state animal - Wolverine — State flower - The Apple Blossom — State Bird - Robin.

Greetings from Arizona

Top Picture--Hopi Indians performing Tribal Cances in fron of Hopi House on the south rim of Grand Canyon.
Bottom Picture--View of the Canyon from Rim, at Grand Canyon Village.

Welcome to Canada

"Welcome to Canada" and the Gateway at

FORT FRANCES, ONTARIO, CANADA

Copenhagen Restaurant

SHERATON-PLAZA HOTEL

Copley Square

Boston, Massachusetts

Copenhagen Restaurant: The Little Mermaid symbol of the hospitality and charm of Denmark, looks down on an array of Scandinavian and American smorgasbord specialties, featured in this colorful dining room.

Merry Christmas from Florida

FLORIDA AZALEA

Long John Scotch

Long John SCOTCH

Above all . . . it's light!

Blending the past with

the present . . . to create the 

smooth Scotch of today.

BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY • 86 PROOF

Train at Beaver Station

NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM

THE PITTSBURGH & LAKE ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY

Beaver Station and Ohio River Bridge, in December, 1949. From Original Painting by Howard Fogg.

Map: Greetings from Louisiana

Luchow's Christmas

Lüchow's
110 East 14th Street, New York, N Y

"The Gourmet's Rendezvous Since 1882"

The Restaurant Landmark of New York, with a menu of 200 American, Bavarian and Continental favorites. Year 'Round Festivals. Open every day from 11 A.M. to Midnight.

Tonto National Forest Sign

WINTER IN THE TONTO COUNTRY

A glistening mantle of white covers the hillsides, mountains and valleys of the Tonto National Forest during Christmas and the winter seasons.

Nut Tree Candy Kitchen

Candies of all types, from giant striped sticks and suckers in original designs to traditional hand-dippped chocolates are made and wrapped in the Nut Tree Candy Kitchen.

postmarked 1971

Old-Time Carolers

THE DICKENS GROUP

OLD-TIME CAROLERS

LIFE-SIZE

OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS

WEATHERPROOF, FULL-ROUND (3-D)

HARD MOLDED RUBBER COMPOUND

MOLD-CRAFT, INC.

PORT WASHINGTON, WIS.

©dICK wIKEN, SCULPTOR

Phone Call to Santa

SANTA ANSWERING URGENT TELEPHONE CALL

NORTH POLE, COLORADO

Santa is the busiest man in the world, about a month before Christmas. In addition to answering his huge amount of mail, the telephone keeps him busy, booking urgent wishes and having his helpers take care of them.

Baltimore and Ohio's Holly Tree by the Tracks

This magnificent 55-foot holly tree, with its red berries, is one of the largest in the East. It stands at Jackson, Md., alongside B&O's main line between Washington and New York, on land owned by the railroad. At the holiday season sprigs of holly taken from the tree are worn by the railroad's front-line employees, and the tree itself is beautifully decorated. Annually the members of the Baltimore & Ohio Women's Music Club, and Glee Club, with thousands of visitors gather at the tree about two weeks before Christmas to sing carols marking the first lighting of the tree for the season. In its Christmas dress of a thousand sparkling lights it is a bright landmark for train passengers on the New York-Washington run and for the entire countryside.

Map: Eastern Turnpikes

MAJOR TURNPIKE CONNECTIONS IN EASTERN UNITED STATES

Christmas Cheer Plate

CHRISTMAS 1975

Another exclusive from the H.H.LIHS COLLECTION.

Limited and numbered Edition of 6,000 plates.

Artwork by Josef Neubauer.

Manufactured by the famous Lindner company of Bavaria. Decorated in 24 Karat Gold on a 7-1/2" Genuine Cobalt plate.

Suggested Retail Price $30.00

Welcome to Santa Claus House

The world's largest Santa Claus, over 40 feet in height, is located at Santa Claus House, North Pole, Alaska.

postmarked 1975

Christmas at Country Gardens

COUNTRY GARDEN RESTAURANT

911 W. Layton Ave.      Milwaukee 15, Wis.

Milwaukee's Popular Spot for Family Dining

Famous for

Country Style Chicken Dinners

Fabulous Smorgasbord

Santa's Workshop

Santa's Workshop, North Pole, N. Y., is located on the Whiteface Memorial Highway in the Lake Placid region of New York State's beautiful Adirondack Mountains.

R. H. Stearns Store

R. H. STEARNS COMPANY

Boston, Massachusetts

Highlight of the Christmas Season

The 92-foot "Tree of Light"

Christmas Mail

THE PITTSBURGH & LAKE ERIE RAILROAD COMPANY

CHRISTMAS MAIL — 1907 — STOOPS FERRY, PA.

Reproduction of a painting by Howard Fogg

Map: Greetings from Kentucky

Nickname — Blue Grass State

1960 Population — 3,038,156

Area in Sq. Miles — 40,598

Entered the Union, June 1,1792

Country Club Plaza Holiday Decorations

A spectacular exhibit of Yuletide beauty,. Looking west from J. C. Nichols Parkway and 47th Street — the eastern gateway to the famous Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri. The Plaza is a J. C. Nichols Co. development.

Santa's Village

WELCOME TO SANTA'S VILLAGE

ROUTE 2, JEFFERSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Santa and his elves greet two young visitors in front of the giant sign.

Giant Birthday Cake

GIANT BIRTHDAY CAKE

SANTA'S VILLAGE, ROUTE 2,

JEFFERSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Imagine a cake that you can get inside of! It is in Santa's Party House.

postmarked 1974

Sunken Gardens Bougainvillea

Magnificent displays of Bougainvillea delight the camera fan in beautiful Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Western Motel Cafe and Bar-B-Q

"HOWDY PODNER"

WESTERN MOTEL CAFE AND BAR-B-Q

On highway 30, North Platte, Nebraska — Home of Buffalo Bill. Ultra modern cafe serving western style meal. A new adventure in fine eating — connecting with Western Motel.

Here Comes Santa Claus

ROCHESTER'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE

Rochester, Michigan

This annual parade begun in 1952 is billed as the 2nd largest Christmas parade in Michigan, and attracts parade units from far and wide. Upwards of 20,000 spectators line the streets to enjoy this annual event which has a different theme every year. Pictured is Santa Claus riding down Main Street past some of Rochester's historic buildings.

Rochester-Avon Historical Society, Inc.

Card Series #4

Map: Kansas Turnpike

Greetings from the Kansas Turnpike, the midwest's most modern super hi-way.*

* built from 1954 to 1956, predating the Interstate Highway System

signed by artist Gene McConnell '56

Nebraska's Legendary Warrior Rabbit

NEBRASKA'S LEGENDARY

SANDHILLS WARRIOR RABBIT

This unique species of wildlife has reportedly been seen by only a few people. Dwindling herds of sandhills Warrior Rabbits are thought to exist only in the beautiful Sand Hills of Nebraska. A unique specimen of this rabbit is on display in the Free Cowboy Museum at Front Street, an old west town in Ogallala, Nebraxka. Photo taken on the shores of Lake McConaughy.

Christmas, Michigan

CHRISTMAS, MICHIGAN

On hwy. M-28, 3 miles west of Munising

The spirit of Christmas can be found at SANTA'S Gift Shop in the heart of Christmas, Michigan. Home of the World's Largest SANTA CLAUS — which stands 32 feet high, and 17 feet across the skirt, towering beside the North Pole. He is a welcome sight to all who are young at heart.

postmarked 1978

Strongbow Turkey Farm

STRONGBOW

TURKEY FARM AND INN

on Highway 30 — 1/4 mile east of 49, Valparaiso, Indiana. all Turkeys Served Here Are From Our Own Flocks. The Home of Strongbow Turkey Pies - The Famous Strongbow Smoked Turkey. We take pride in Serving the best Turkey Dinners — Steaks and Sandwiches. Beautifully Packaged Gift Turkeys - Fresh or Smoked Shipped Anywhere in the United States.

postmarked 1958

Cape Cod Cranberry Bog

CRANBERRY BOG AT PICKING TIME

CAPE COD, MASS.

Performing Cockatoo

"Pinky", one of the salmon-crested cockatoos, performs on the highwire at Miami's PARROT JUNGLE.

Grandma's Going on a Greyhound

America's Favorite Bus: The Super Scenicruiser
Greyhound presents the Super Scenicruiser — 62 ways better-than-ever. This 43-passenger, gold-striped bus features air conditioning, panoramic windows, a complete restroom and air suspension ride. It's such a pleasure to ride this bus…and leave the driving to us!

Map: Route 66 -- Main Street of America

Route 66

Chicago to Los Angeles

Corn Palace Panel

CORN PALACE

Mitchell, South Dakota

Made entirely form split ears of corn this panel depicts two of the Indian symbols most important to their existence, the buffalo, symbol of life, and the altar of corn.

postmarked 1976

South Manor Motel

SOUTH MANOR MOTEL

Restaurant & Gift Shop

1-1/2 Miles North of Sylvania, Georgia

On U. S. Highway 301

24 Ultra Modern Units, with Tub and Shower, Free TV in Every Room. 100% Air Conditioned, Safe Electric Heat. Esther Williams Swimming Pool.

Restaurant Serving The Finest In Foods.

Gift Shop Featuring A Complete Line of Gifts, and Souvenirs.

Modern Turkey Plant

JESS RANCH

Apple Valley, California

The End Of The Line For Over 500,000 Turkeys. In A Completely Modern Plant 10,000,000 Pounds Of Dressed Birds Pass Under Scrutiny By Department of Agriculture Representatives. The "Apple Valley" Brand Turkey Is Well Known In Many States.

Greetings from Florida

Trouble's Brewing

photo by John Gajda

Union Pacific "City of Portland" Domeliner

One of America's most luxurious trains, the "City of Portland" carries an Astra Dome Observation Lounge, Astra Dome Diner and Astra Dome Coach. For nearly 200 miles it parallels the enchanting Columbia River.

Map: Greetings from Kansas

Squash Pumpkins

The Penna. Dutch Country an unusual fall scene of squash pumpkins ready for harvesting.

Horne's Restaurants

HORNE'S RESTAURANTS

Candies — Gifts — Gas

Look for the yellow roof for one stop service.

Marilyn's Inn Buffet

FAMOUS MARILYN'S INN BUFFET . . . featured on Saturday nights in the air-conditioned comfort of our spacious dining room. Superb Southern cuisine. Children welcome. Your host on the Coast at Ocean Front & 23td St., Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Big Apples

We grow 'em big here