Sunday, August 31, 2014

Fairchild Statue


MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Fairchild, the friendly mascot of the Minnesota State Fair, welcomes fair visitors in front of his gigantic statue on the State Fair Grounds.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Pan Am's Directional Sign Post -- Wake Island


Although Wake Island's land area is less than 5 square miles, Pan Am's Directional Sign Post reminds Clipper* passengers that Wake is a keystone of trans-Pacific travel.

*TRADE MARK PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS, INC.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Alpine Cheese Factory Shop


ALPINE CHEESE FACTORY'S CHEESE AND COFFEE SHOP
Route 62 – Wilmot Ohio
Ohio's cheese show place, with the Swiss atmosphere. Fourteen varieties of delicious and nutritious "Alpine-Alpa" cheese are served and on display; such as "Alpine" Swiss (Medium), Old Fashion Aged Swiss, Muenster, Smoked Muenster, Cream Brick, Mountain, etc. Mail orders filled promptly.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Greetings from Burnham's Ideal Restaurant


GREETINGS FROM BURNHAM'S RESTAURANT
York, Nebraska
Plenty of Parking — Seating Capacity 135 — Private Dining Rooms — For Reservations Phone 57.

Gene McConnell—56—

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Early American Furniture Styles


Early American
BY Shaw OF CHARLOTTE
As featured in
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL, LIVING AND HOUSE & GARDEN magazines

The furniture styles shown on this card are in stock at . . . a decorator planned store offering finer quality furniture, carpet, draperies and accessories in both traditional and modern, displayed in a manner that makes choosing a pleasant experience.

postmarked 1957

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Santa Fe Railroad Dome Car

HI-LEVEL DOME CAR OF EL CAPITAN
Designed to serve economy-minded coach fare travelers, the Santa Fe's El Capitan equals the time of the fastest de luxe trains between Chicago and Los Angeles. 

circa 1957
Fred Harvey HOTELS - SHOPS - RESTAURANTS

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Holiday Inn -- Grand Island, Nebraska


Holiday Inn
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Interstate 80 & U.S. 281
 Air-conditioned — Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Free TV — Free Holidex Reservations 

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Lonely Women Sign


The sagebrush covered valleys of the Intermountain West harbor much animal life and hold panoramic beauty unrivaled. To the uninitiated or the hurried traveler the miles stretch monotonously until the road signs of "Fearless Farris The Stinker" strikes the curiosity. The ex-sheepherding Stinker kids the natives and Tourists Flora and Fauna  with numerous signs that eventually lead to the Big Skunk Signs that identify his, "horribly dignified", modern service stations.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Edgewater Beach Rib Room


Typical of Edgewater Beach hospitality is the famous Rib Room where fabulous roast beef is served with steaming baked potato, tasty Yorkshire Pudding and refreshing salad.
EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL
5300 Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, August 21, 2014

New York World's Fair Palette


NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965
"Peace through Understanding"
Counter clockwise — New York State Exhibit; Pavilion of the Vatican; Port of New York Authority; Unisphere, theme symbol of the Fair; General Motors Futurama Building.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Old Town Canoes


Old Town Canoe Co.  ——  Old Town, Maine
Send new free color catalog of Old Town Boats and Canoes including Lapstrakes, Outboards, Sailboats, Skiffs, and Dinghies, also paddles, oars and sailing equipment.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

William Crooks Locomotive


The William Crooks, owned by the Great Northern Railway and now on permanent exhibition in the Saint Paul Union Depot, is one of America's historic locomotives. Brought to Saint Paul on a Mississippi river steamboat, the colorful little engine made its maiden run on June 28, 1862 between Saint Paul and St. Anthony (now Minneapolis).

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Mistress Mary Garden


MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES

Mistress Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With Cockle-shells, and silver bells,
And pretty maids all in a row.

Copyright 1950 by Sawyer's Inc.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Custer State Park Buffalo


Custer State Park is "home" for all the buffalo seen in the recent MGM cinemascope picture "The Last Hunt." * This herd is largest in the United States. Because of the large area of Custer State Park — approximately 125 square miles — and because of the buffalo's natural desire for privacy — they often seek out the more remote places in the area.


* "The Last Hunt" 1956

Photo by Grant Heilman

Friday, August 15, 2014

Black Beauty Dates


SHIELDS BLACK BEAUTY DATES
the only date of its kind in the world, it possesses a most delicious flavor all its own. It sell for 5¢ each — one to a visitor. It is so rare and the supply so limited, it is never shipped. Found only at Shields Date Gardens, Indio, Calif.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Functional Early American Furniture


The furniture that adds living room to every room
You've read about famous Ethan Allen by Baumritter in all the home decorating magazines — now come see it on display! This is warm livable Early American furniture that's just perfect for today's needs, With this Ethan Allen functional group you'll be able to make the most of limited wall space — and have all the storage space you need! This furniture actually makes rooms seem larger — even turns a corner to take advantage of space!

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Greetings from Nebraska


Nebraska was originally known as the "Tree Planters State", however in 1945, by act of legislature, the term "Cornhusker State" was adopted.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Seattle Monorail 1962


Two symbols of modern times. The sleek Alweg Monorail, first of its kind in America, swiftly whisks visitors to the seattle World's Fairgrounds and back to beautiful downtown Seattle. Like a sentinel watching, stands the 600-foot Space Needle.


Color photo by Max R. Jensen

postmarked 1962




Monday, August 11, 2014

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Cowboy Cafe


COWBOY CAFE
A big Texas welcome awaits you at the Cowboy Cafe. Located on U. S. highways 54-87 and 385 in Dalhart, Texas. Laurence Melton, owner, invites you to see his relics of the Old West in his free museum. Cowboy Cafe is widely known for its fine food and western atmosphere.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Country Kitchen Sign


THE COUNTRY KITCHEN DRIVE-IN
At Sparta, Wisconsin
Famous for the Country Boy Sandwich and Tasty Home-Cooked Dinners – Noted throughout the Upper Midwest for Fresh Strawberry Pie – Located on N. S. Highway 16 & 27, West Sparta Limits.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Eklund's Sweden House


EKLUND'S SWEDEN HOUSE
4615 East State Street
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
Smorgasbord served every Friday evening from 5 to 9:30 P. M.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Contemporarry Kitchen


This Wood-Metal custom designed kitchen is color-styled in Cinnamon, one of Wood-Metal's new "spice" colors. For full information on the finest in Contemporary (shown) or Colonial styled kitchens, in a choice of 12 new colors, and 10 natural wood finishes, write or phone...

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Lutsen Resort Polar Bear


LUTSEN RESORT
Lutsen, Minnesota
Lutsen's Polar Bear . . . symbolic of the generous portion of warmth and friendliness at Lutsen. Relax in the Polar Bear Cocktail Lounge . . . dine superbly . . . sleep well in comfortable accommodations.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Southern Pacific Shasta Daylight Timberline Tavern


Timberline Tavern on the new "Shasta Daylight" between San Francisco, Calif., and Portland, Ore. Famed Timberline Lodge, high on the slope of Mt. Hood, furnished the inspiration and color for the Tavern Car. The bar front and canopy have panels showing Northwest animal life, hand carved in native woods.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Old Mother Hubbard


MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard, 
To get her poor dog a bone;
But when she got there, the cupboard was bare,
And so the poor dog had none.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Branding Room Steak Bar


Steak bar in colorful BRANDING ROOM of "The NICEST Hotel Anywhere." Here you pick your steak, hear branding iron over gas jet in background, and brand steak with your instructions for the Chef. "R" for rare, "MR" for medium rare, and so on.
WESTERN HILLS HOTEL
6451 Camp Bowie     Fort Worth, Texas
"Resort and Country Club luxuries at Hotel Prices"
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