Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Dutch Haven


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

Color Photo by Jim E. Hess

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Planetarium Domes


PLANETARIUM-DOMES combine a smooth, quiet ride with extra sight-seeing thrills for travelers aboard Missouri Pacific's swift, luxurious streamlined Texas and Colorado Eagles.


MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES
Route of The Eagles

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Surge Dairy Farm Equipment


IMAGINE! Pipe Line milking without that long clean-up job. The Surge High Velocity "ELECTROBRAIN" Pipe Line Washer does the whole job while you're out in the fields or in for supper . . . at the push of a button.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Cheese Haven


Cheese Haven
OHIO'S LARGEST CHEESE SHOP
On Route 163 - 4 Mi. East of Pt. Clinton, Ohio
Featuring 88 kinds of natural cheese. All cheese aged right here - cut fresh from wheels when ordered. We hickory smoke our own hams, bacon, turkeys, German lunch meats and sausages. Wines and champagne from all local wineries. Complete delicatessen department, featuring Ohio's finest corned beef by the puund and take-out sandwiches.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Sugaring in Vermont


In the early spring holes must be drilled into the maple trees and spouts inserted from which the sap bucket is hung. Then the wait begins for the warm days and freezing nights which cause the sap to run.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Indian Joe's Wigwam


INDIAN JOE'S WIGWAM
GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
Finest selection of gifts and Indian Curios, Indiancraft, Souvenirs, Gifts, Indian Turquoise Jewelry, Moccasins and beaded Belts. Mail orders accepted.
"OUR ANCESTORS MET THE MAYFLOWER"

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

The New Silver Eagle


The NEW SILVER EAGLE
Trailways' big SILVER EAGLE luxury buses make travel across America a pleasure instead of a problem.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Map: Greetings From Alabama


Nickname — Cotton State
1960 Population — 3,266,740
Area in Sq. Miles — 51,998
Entered the Union, Dec. 14, 1819

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Walk's Motel


WALK'S MOTEL
Tile Tub and Shower Baths – Airconditioned – Heated Swimming Pool – Sun Patio
45 Manitou Ave. – Highway US 24 West
Manitou Springs, Colorado

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Jolly Fisher


JOLLY FISHER
"If It Swims We Have It"
Duluth's exclusive Sea Food Grill and Cocktail Lounge.
15 E. Superior St      Duluth, Minn.
Serving Famous Lake Superior Trout - Maine Lobster - Steaks and Chicken.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Animal Planters


Another of Stanford's appealing animal planters. There are many dog lovers among your customers who would be pleased to send this as a gift. Fill with an arrangement of flowers or candy. It will be treasured for years . . . Ask your franchised distributor to show you the complete line of Stanfordware animals — today.

Stanford Pottery, Inc. — Sebring, Ohio

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Northern Pacific Railway North Coast Limited Vista-Dome


On the North Coast Limited, Vista-Dome cars, both coaches and Pullmans, provide "grandstand" seats for horizon-wide views of the Scenic Route Across America. Each dome seats 24 persons. A friendly Stewardess-Nurse helps make each journey a delightful experience.
Route of the Vista-Dome
NORTH COAST LIMITED

Monday, April 14, 2014

Maps: U.S. Route No. 1


U. S. Route 1 — Atlantic Highway — 2390 miles long
FT. KENT, MAINE TO KEY WEST, FLORIDA
One of the longest and oldest coastal highways through major East Coast cities — Portland, Me., Portsmouth, N. H., Boston, Mass., Providence, R. I., New Haven, Conn., New York City, Trenton, N. J., Philadelphia, Pa., Baltimore, Md., Washington, D. C., Richmond, Va., Raleigh, N. C., Columbia, S. C., Augusta, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla.

This is the first installment of MAPS ON MONDAYS.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Palomino Motel


PALOMINO MOTEL
On U. S. 441, 17-92
3839 Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida
An attractive, well-managed motel on shaded landscaped grounds. Large, tastefully decorated rooms. Air conditioning. Vented hear. TV in rooms. Kitchenettes optional. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Champion, owners - Breeder of Palomino horses & Brahmin cattle.

postmarked 1959

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Cheese Manufacturer


MIDDLEFIELD SWISS CHEESE CO-OP
Inside View of Ohio's Largest Manufacturer of Natural Swiss Cheese
Located on Route 608, one mile North of Route 87,
Geauga County, Ohio
Visitors are Welcome to See Swiss Cheese in the Making

Friday, April 11, 2014

Big Voyageur Statue


CRANE LAKE VOYAGEUR
This likeness was dedicated in  1958 honoring the Voyageurs — explorers, fur traders and missionaries — the first white men to travel the great Northern Minnesota waterways.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Hemisfair '68


1968 World's Fair
HemisFair
April 6 to Oct. 6
San Antonio, Texas
A delightful blending of old and new is apparent at HemisFair'68, where these historic 19th Century mansions have been restored for use by the exhibitors as shops and restaurants. Directly alongside the old homes are the pavilions of thirty foreign nation participants in a sector known as Las Plazas del Mundo.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Honoring Neil A. Armstrong


WINDOW DISPLAY
This floral arrangement honoring Neil A. Armstrong was typical of those appearing in the windows of Wapakoneta merchants. It was the creation of Dudley Schuler, florist and friend of Armstrong.

postmarked Wapakoneta, OH 1971

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Big Grapes


We grow 'em big here

postmarked Stockton, Calif. March 1958

Message:
I don't know about the size but this area is full of vineyards and many wineries. The vines are starting to come in leaf this week. Most of the fruit & nut trees have been in blossom. Lots of rain.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Entering Texas


Thousands of tourists entering the Lone Star State daily are greeted by these stone map markers.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

The Humming Bird Train


The Humming Bird
CROSSING BILOXI BAY ON THE BEAUTIFUL
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad Diesel-powered streamlined de luxe coach-Pullman train between Cincinnati--Chicago--St. Louis and New Orleans. Smart dining car serving famous L. & N. meals. Full length tavern-lounge car, radio.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Reno Arch


RENO, NEVADA
This picturesque arch is the gateway to the colorful gambling casinos that line Virginia street, Reno's main thoroughfare.

postmarked 1953

Friday, April 4, 2014

Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant


MAI-KAI
Polynesian Restaurant
3599 No. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The Molokai Bar featuring tropical drinks served in an atmosphere of South Sea Island Magic.

postmarked 1959
 

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Pottery Ranch


THE POTTERY RANCH
U. S. Route 66
24/8 Huntington Drive
Monrovia, Calif.
The Pottery Ranch specializes in buying selected factory and seconds and close-outs in dinnerware, ceramic giftware, gardenware, and glassware. This offers savings of up to 50%. We ship anywhere in the USA.
Pottery corner since 1940
Located 2 miles east of Santa Anita Race Track

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Alaska Centennial Exposition


ALASKA 67 CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA. May 27-Sept. 10, 1967. the lusty brawling Alaska boom town days come to life again in a GOLD RUSH TOWN, reproduced in authentic detail as a major exposition attraction. Visitors here find themselves at the turn of the century, in the world of the sourdough and "the lady that's known as Lou!"

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Deer Forest


DEER FOREST AT PAW PAW LAKES
Coloma, Mich.
One of the many groups which can be seen at Deer Forest where the public hand feeds over 200 deer from all over the world in 30 acres of beautiful woods. Picnicking, children's zoo, refreshments and music. Stay all day or just a few hours.

Ektachrome by John Freeman
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