Friday, February 28, 2014

Wall Drug Dinosaur


WALL DRUG'S DINOSAUR
Imagine, critters like this once roamed the Badlands - seems unbelievable. situated south of Wall Drug Auto Livery Stable at Wall, South Dakota along Interstate 90.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Patio Party Grilling


SUNSHINE AFTER SUNDOWN--Think of the infrared rays of the sun. Using the same principle as the sun, Perfection Schwank Gas Infra-Rdd Pation Post Heaters warm you and the objects around you in a matter of seconds. Living and entertaining out of doors has become an enjoyable feature of American life. However, many a party is dreiven inside by a drop in temperature. with Perfection Schwank Gas Infra-Red Patio Post Heaters the party that starts outdoors stays outdoors--and, in comfort. You can enjoy your patio an everage of 100 more evenings a year.
THE SECRET IS OUT--How do gourmet restaurants serve deliciously juicy steaks, broiled to perfection? Answer--gas infra-red radiant heat rays! Now you can do it! The new Perfection Schwank Gas Infra-Red Patio Grill employs the same principle and makes you an expert. You can prepare perfectly broiled juicy steaks--rare, medium, well--mouth-watering roasts and a host of other broiled, baked and barbecued foods with speed, ease and safety. When the meal is cooked, "shift": the burner into vertical position and it will keep you and your guests warm and comfortable on those chilly evenings.

HUPP INFRA-RED Cleveland 10, Ohio

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Sportsman's Cafe & Phillips 66 Station


SPORTSMAN'S CAFE
Aitkin, Minn., Hwy. 169 & 210
Mora, Minn., Hwy. 65 & 23
Rasley Oil Co.
3 blocks east of downtown
on 169 & 210 - Aitkin, Minn.

Monday, February 24, 2014

World's Largest Miner


"BIG JOHN"
World's Largest Miner
9 miles east of Iron Mountain, Michigan
40 feet high — 12 feet wide — weighs over 2000 pounds. On busy U.S. 2.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Tailors & Haberdashers


Vincent Simeone
3256 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 5, Calif.
Custom tailoring of distinction
Complete line of Haberdashery
Ready-to-Wear
Magnificent selection of gifts

Friday, February 21, 2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014

World's Longest Beach


LONG BEACH, WASHINGTON
The World's Longest Beach provides 28 miles of beautiful sandy beach and one of the favorite clam-digging sources of the Pacific Northwest.

Color by Kyle Smith

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Majestic Hotel


THE MAJESTIC HOTEL, TOWERS, & BATHS
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, ARKANSAS 71901
"Queen of Resort Hotels," featuring the World-Famous Whirlpool Thermal Baths, with guests going direct from rooms to bathhouse in robe and slippers . . . 400 air-conditioned rooms, including kitchenette, new Lanai Tower, and poolside Lanai Suites connecting with Hote.. Year 'round temperature-controlled pool, with separate pool for the kiddies. European Plan, Dining Room, Luncheonette, Dutch Treat Grill, etc.
"PRICES TO FIT EVERY POCKETBOOK"

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Feeding the Deer


WISCONSIN DEER PARK
WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN
The gentle, friendly inhabitants of Wisconsin Deer Park show no fear of visiting tourists. Their curious nature and healthy appetites make them eager to be fed by visitors.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Winter Visits Mt. Rushmore


MT. RUSHMORE • BLACK HILLS, SO. DAK.
Winter comes to Mt. Rushmore just as it does to most sections of the U. S. A. This unusual view is seldom seen by out of state visitors.

Photo by Grant Heilman

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Skiing Cannon Mountain


MT. LAFAYETTE FROM RIM TRAIL
CANNON MOUNTAIN AERIAL TRAMWAY
Franconia Notch, N. H.
The snow covered granite ledges and deep ravines of majestic Mt. Lafayette, rising 5249' above sea level, provide spectacular scenery when viewed from the summit of Cannon Mt. in this winter vacation paradise.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Wildcat Mountain Skiing


WILDCAT MOUNTAIN GONDOLA, PINKHAM NOTCH, GORHAM, N.H.
The 6,800-ft. Gondola lift transports skiers in colorful cars to the summit of Wildcat Mountain (4,100 ft.) for the East's longest ski season. Mt. Washington, Mt. Adams and Mt. Madison are seen in the background. The Gondola operates year 'round for skiers in Winter and sightseers in Summer and Fall.

Color photo by Dick Smith

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Maine Potato Harvest


Potato Harvest in Aroostook County, Maine. The "Potato Empire of the World" takes on a pacturesque beauty that is unmatched with acres of varied color potato blossoms, fields of grain, all in Mather Nature's natural setting.

postmarked 1972

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Red Canyon Indian Store


RED CANYON INDIAN STORE
located on highway 12
the gateway to Bryce National Park
Panguitch, Utah 84759
one of the largest selections of Hand Made Indian arts and crafts in the west.
* Navajo Rugs  * Indian Jewelry  * Moccasins  * Pottery


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

New York Central--New England


NEW ENGLAND
Cradle of American History
A VACATION SPOT for everyone--New York Central provides direct service from the Midwest to Springfield and Boston, the heart of New England.

Take it easy . . .
Take the New York Central

Monday, February 10, 2014

Welcome to South Dakota


WELCOME SIGN OF SOUTH DAKOTA
This welcome sigh greets the visitor, when entering from adjoining states. South Dakota is the site of the world-famous Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, and the state is well known throughout the nation for its wonderful pheasant hunting season.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Boston Food Market


A FOOD MARKET
IN BOSTON'S NORTH END
A scene from "Where's Boston?", a multi-image, quadraphonic portrait of a city.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Beam Bourbon Carafe



BONDED BEAM CARAFE
IN FAMOUS PYREX GLASSWARE
The World's Finest Bourbon Since 1795
4/5 Qt.   •   Bottled in Bond   •   100 Proof
KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

James B. Beam Distilling Co.    •    Clermont, Ky.


Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Fort Cody Trading Post


GREETINGS FROM FORT CODY TRADING POST
North Platte, Nebraska
Buffalo Bill's Home Town
Fort Cody Trading Post, on U.S. 30 west, (Rodeo Road), is one of Nebraska's most interesting tourist stops. Fort Cody, built of heavy logs, with sentry towers, complete with "armed guards" is a replica of the fortifications of 1860 to 1875 era. Giant murals, showing the important incidents in the life of Buffalo Bill, are on the walls, painted by famous western artist, Gene McConnell. North Platte is truly proud to be the home of the old Buffalo Bill ranch, now a Nebraska State Park.

Photo color by Gene McConnell

postmarked 1968

Monday, February 3, 2014

1960 Chevrolets


Nobody says '60 like Chevy with 3 - 4U - 2C. The most spacious, sumptuous Chevy ever! . . . Totally new Trucks! And the revolutionary new Corvair - - the car that will turn whispers to whistles!
I've just see 'em all! Wait 'til we can show 'em all to you. . .

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Jesus Sand Sculpture


THIS STATUE OF JESUS IN GETHSEMANE IS A FINE LIFE-SIZE EXHIBITION of sand sculpturing by the famous artist, Ted Conibear. He has a technique all his own in packing any common sand with water and has created many outstanding biblical scenes throughout the Uniteed states and Canada in the past 30 years.
3 tons of sand were used in this statue. It is on display with the Last Supper, modeled in 20 tons of sand, and other bible scenes at Bible Land, Temecula, California, 40 miles south of Riverside on Highway 395.

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