Summit Pikes Peak

WELCOME SIGN AT TOP

PIKES PEAK, COLORADO

This interesting sign greets the visitors on reaching the summit of the famous mountain. Groups of people may have their pictures taken, with this fitting background, for a lasting memento of their trip to summit, elevation 14,110 feet.

Boston Produce Market

OLD BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET

Boston, Massachusetts

In colonial times Boston set aside a market area where farmers set up shop on the cobblestone streets. almost unchanged in 200 years, the Boston Market has become one of New England's most colorful institutions. Quality is high and prices are exceptionally low.

Indian Summer

postmarked 1958

Flamingo Hotel

FLAMINGO HOTEL

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

One of the show-spots of Las Vegas, Nevada. World-famous for its fine hotel accommodations and excellent shows.

Duluth-Superior Harbor

A THRILLING SIGHT

The French Ship Rocroi enters the Duluth-Superior thru the famous Aerial Lift Bridge. Also shown is the Streamliner an Excursion Boat. A tug helps guide the 13,000 bulk cargo carrier Rocroi, which is 555' feet long with a 69' beam and a 27' draft.

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Map: Greetings From Oregon

Nickname — Beaver State

1960 Population — 1,768,687

Area in Sq. Miles — 96,699

Entered the Union, Feb. 14,1859

 

Fisherman in Outhouse

Why I Hain't Writ Yuh

postmarked 1955
 

Devils Lake Sign

DEVILS LAKE

North Dakota

So named because of its strong alkali waters, this lovely lake in the wooded area of North Dakota is being restored by waters diverted from the gigantic garrison Dam project. The thriving city of Devils Lake was settled in 1880 and serves as a trade center for the region. Just south of the lake is Sully's Hill National Park, an important wild animal preserve.

Captain Frank's Boston Mackerel

CAPTAIN FRANK'S SEAFOOD HOUSE

May be reached by land, sea, or air. On Cleveland's E. 9th St. Pier, adjacent to the Downtown Airport, and only 300 ft. away from ballgames at Cleveland's Stadium. While waiting for the finest, and most delightful dinner on Lake Erie's shores. Cap'n Frank invites you for a ride on his yacht. Varied menu includes fish, fresh caught from Cap'n Frank's boats.

 

Palms Court

PALMS COURT

Waycross, Georgia

On U. S. 1 & 23 At The South City Limits

20 Modern Air Conditioned Units With Tubs or Showers. City Water, Free Room T.V. Well Situated Back From Highway. Room Phones. Adult and Kiddie Pools.

Handwritten on the back: Stayed here Dec 18, 1967

Murphy Groves

Home of Famous

Caloosahatchee Valley Fruits

MURPHY GROVES

Located on U. S. 80

20 Miles East of Fort Myers

Alva, Florida

Fly Eastern Air Lines

The four Turbo Compound powered engines of Eastern's new Super-C Constellation deliver 13,000 horsepower for super speed and super dependability!

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Map: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

postmarked 1977
 

A Real Smutty One

Sign of "Good Things to Eat"

Hopperton's Step Inn

(restaurant) 

Located on highway U.S. 27 in downtown Cheboygan. One of Northern Michigan's outstanding eating places. Well known for its unusual menu: Sandwiches — Salads — Fresh-water fish — Seafood — Steak and chicken. All-electric cooking equipment. Complete dinners or a la carte service. Owned and operated by Walter and Lucille Hopperton. 

Deluxe Electric Range

More free time to shop, visit, relax — plus dependable results every time! That's what this versatile new CROSLEY can mean to you. Cook whole oven meals automatically with the MASTERMIND . . . Enjoy uniform baking in the "Bake-Best" Oven — proved best in hundreds of tests . . . Select any of seven surface heat speeds with just the push of a button! You'll love the new CROSLEY'S with their handy divided tops — set your heart on seeing them soon!

Pumpkins and Scarecrow

FUN AT HARVEST TIME

Hello From Florida

Santa Fe Train at Raton Pass

ASCENDING RATON PASS

Raton Pass, the highest point on the Santa fe Railroad between Chicago and California, has an altitude of 7,622 feet.

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Map: California Inland Empire

GREETINGS FROM

The California Inland Empire

This colorful "Empire" extends into the San Bernadino, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties.

Finally Made It to Wall Drug Store

ESPECIALLY FOR TH' HUSTEADS'  WALL, SOUTH DAKOTA
signed H. Empie

 

45th Parallel Sign

When you have practically reached the northernmost point in N.H., this sign proclaims that you are only half-way to the North Pole!

Photo by Don Sieburg

 

Union Pacific Railroad Dining Car

THE "CITY OF DENVER" DINING CAR

When you board this sleek overnight Streamliner in Chicago or Denver, you're assured of a marvelous meal, graciously served, in the attractively appointed dining car. Traveling in Pullman or reserved Coach seat you arrive fully refreshed.

Desert Inn Hotel

WILBUR CLARK'S DESERT INN, Las Vegas, Nevada

This famous hotel is one of the show places of the West, with one of the nation's most beautiful swimming pools.

Color photo by Union Pacific R.R.

COPYRIGHT FERRIS H. SCOTT, SANTA ANA, CALIF. 1954

Greetings from Oklahoma

postmarked 1964

Jefferson Lines Fat Cat Express

JEFFERSON LINES

FAT CAT EXPRESS

Fast As Air — Half The Fare

BETWEEN DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS

AND DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER

Including continental breakfast, afternoon snack, coffee, tea, soft drinks served by a Hostess.

Boarding Points

Minneapolis: Bus Terminal and International Airport

Rochester: Bus Terminal, Mayo clinic, St. Mary's Hospital, Methodist Hosp.

(Reservation only)

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Map: California Missions

THE CALIFORNIA MISSIONS

Built between 1769 and 1823, Father Serra, his companions and successors down to 1833, baptized over 90,000 Indians who lived along the coast of who came into the Missions from the central valleys. During the rule of Mexico, the Missions were secularized and confiscated, the Indians dispersed and most of the Missions falling at least into partial ruin. All have been restored in whole or in part during the past 63 years (beginning with Carmel in 1884). The purpose of the Missions was to convert the Indians to Christianity and to teach them civilization on the Spanish pattern.

 

Road Trip Report

Pennsylvania Turnpike Speed Limit Sign

PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE

"World's Most Scenic Highway"

Fall Color Western Pennsylvania

Ball Canning Jars

BALL CAN OR FREEZ JARS

postmarked 1960
from BALL BROTHERS COMPANY
Consumer Service Department
Muncie, Indiana
 

Elephant Hotel

ELEPHANT HOTEL, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

The only elephant in the world you can go through and come out alive. This famous building was erected in 1885. The elephant contains ten rooms. Its interior is visited by thousands.