Saturday, December 31, 2016

Canadian Whiky Decanter


Happy Holidays with  CANADIAN MAC NAUGHTON
Elegantly impressive in its beautiful decanter truly reflects your good taste — whether you give it as a gift or serve it when your friends drop in to wish you a Happy Holiday. 



Friday, December 30, 2016

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Bell's Blended Scotch Whisky


86 PROOF. Blended Scotch Whisky. 
Arthur Bell & Sons, Ltd., Distillers, Perth, Scotland 

 

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Lei Sellers


LEI SELLERS, HONOLULU
Offering leis of orchids, gardenias, frangi-pani, and other exotic blooms, the lei sellers are always on hand for the arrivals and departures of ships.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The Sands Hotel


A Placer In The Sun
The Sands
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Sands is a great hotel created in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. this magnificent structure was created by a leading designer who has achieved an architectural blend of modern beauty and design which will remain unsurpassed for years to come.

Monday, December 26, 2016

Map: Historic Boston


THE FREEDOM TRAIL
Boston, Mass.
This map serves as a guide for atour of the nation's most famous historic shrines.

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Christmas Store Window


1945 CHRISTMAS WINDOW AT BREUNER'S
21st and Broadway, Oakland
Home Furnishers Since 1856
"Christmas Dinner on the Farm" is Breuner's 11th old-fashioned, musical, moving Christmas display. The figures are life-size; the scene copies an old-time ranch kitchen of the kind furnished by John Breuner's first store during the Gold Rush and early pioneer days. Breuner's now operates 6 stores in Oakland, Sacramento, Stockton, Vallejo, Richmond, and Berkeley.
 

Friday, December 23, 2016

Candy Christmas Wreath


1½ lb. imported and Domestic Candy
Golden Scissors     Handmade Bow
Sturdy 12" Form in Shipping Carton
3 lb. Shipping Weight 



Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Daisy Avenue Christmas Trees


LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Early in the Christmas Season, these live Christmas trees are trimmed with lights; figures telling the Christmas Story are placed around the trees  trees and in the parkway; and choirs sing sacred songs . . . while visitors drive quietly by with dimmed auto lights to enjoy the beauty of the scenes. (Daisy Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and Hill Street.)

 

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Christmas Sleigh & Carriage


FORT WAYNE CARRIAGE/SLEIGH
"Season's Greetings From Fort Wayne"
Horse drawn carriage/Corban Carriage and 155 foot long, 5½ ton lighted Christmas display as photographed in downtown Fort Wayne with every one of its 24,717 bulbs.

©1986 NICK T. NICHOLAS

 

Monday, December 19, 2016

World's Tallest Christmas Tree


THE WORLD'S TALLEST CHRISTMAS TREE
Each Christmas, cooperative efforts of hundreds of individuals as well as civic and business groups, turn the Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Monument into aq dazzling Christmas tree. Located in the heart of the downtown area, the display of multi-colored lights attracts thousands of visitors from the middle-west.

 

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Dark Canyon, New Mexico


This drive on Highway U.S. 70, between Mescalero Indian Reservation and Ruidoso, N.M., is one filled with beautiful and varied scenery. Glimpse of Sierra Blanca (White Mountain), through the trees is an interesting sight.


Friday, December 16, 2016

Oyster Bar



The Oyster Bar at
VINCENT'S STEAK HOUSE
Route U.S. 5 (¼ Nuke South of Mass. Pike Exit 4)
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Vincent's famous Oyster Bar located in the downstairs Lounge where guests enjoy freshly opened seafood together with delicious gratis tidbits from the3 hott hor d'oeuvres table.


Thursday, December 15, 2016

Christmas Window


CHRISTMAS WINDOW AT BREUNER'S
Home Furnishers Since 1856
"Christmas Dinner at the Red Eagle Cafe" is Breuner's 19th old fashioned, musical, moving Christmas display. The figures are life-size; the costumes are authentic copies from the era of 1895. John Breuner's first store was founded in Sacrramento in 1856. Breuner's now operates stores in Oakland, Sacramento, Stockton, Vallejo, Richmond and Berkeley.

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Christmas at Fenyes Mansion


STUDIO OF THE FENYES MANSION
Sylvanus Marston was the architect for this room added in 1911 which was used for concerts, plays and gatherings of artists in early Pasadena. The Christmas decorations reflect the elegance of the Edwardian period. Since 1970, the mansion has been the home for the Pasadena Historical Society.


Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Studebaker Station Wagon


LARK 4-DOOR STATION WAGON (Regal)
Wherever you go – whatever you do – you'll Love that Lark. Its the one station wagon that gives you proven performance with low cost and driving economy that fits any pocketbook. I'll phone you for an appointment to drive today's best station wagon buy.

 

Monday, December 12, 2016

Map: Greetings from Illinois


Nickname — Prairie State
1960 Population — 10,081,158
Area in Sq. Miles — 56,665
Entered the Union, Dec. 3, 1818

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Continental Divide


CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
On U.S. Highway 66 in Northern New Mexico
The Land of Enchantment


Friday, December 9, 2016

Chuck Wagon Buffet


A FANTASTIC "CHUCK WAGON" MIDNIGHT BUFFET
Las Vegas, Nevada
This colorful array of just a part of a typical spread of the world's finest foods , both hot and cold, as it is offered in most of the "Strip" Hotels starting at Midnight. All you can eat for $1.50 min most places, makes it no place for a calorie counter.


Thursday, December 8, 2016

Christmas Decorated Water Tower


Each Christmas Season the City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, decorates its 165 ft. Water Tower. The streamers form the top are 185 feet long and consist of 1,000 lights. The 15 ft. star at the top is made up of 120 lights.

 

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Hallmark Christmas Cards



There's new warmth, new cgarm, new brilliance in the collection of Hallmark Christmas Cards now in our Personal Greetings Department. Come in soon to select the one you want printed with your name. As always, Hallmark Cards, with their artistic perfection and sincere sentiments, let your friends know "you care enough to send the very best."

XAX59-107

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

City of Saginaw Ferry


CITY OF SAGINAW
One of seven of the modern steamers that carry automobiles and passengers between Ludington an Wisconsin ports. Ludington, Michigan is well known as a car ferry port and is the terminal for the large fleet of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway car ferries.

 

Monday, December 5, 2016

Map: Greetings from Idaho


Nickname — Gem State
1960 Population — 667,191
Area in Sq. Miles — 83,888
Entered the Union, July 3, 1890 



Saturday, December 3, 2016

Entering Indian Territory


This sign just inside the border of Oklahoma advises the traveler that he has entered into Indian Territory.


Friday, December 2, 2016

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn


FRANKENMUTH BAVARIAN INN
713South Main Street
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Join us for dinner. all you can eat . . . golden, fried, lightly breaded premium spring chicken, savory dressing, hearty chicken noodle soup, thick and rich giblet gravy, mouthwatering stollen, bowls of creamy mashed potatoes, generous sid e dishes of kraut salad, buttery noodles, and homemade ice cream. Hours 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily. Open 7 days a week April thru December. Closed Mondays January thru March. 

 

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Rest-A-While Motel



REST-A-WHILE MOTEL
Rowland, N. C.
1½ Blocks off U. S. 301. No Hiway Noise. Quiet, Restful. Private baths. Electric Heat

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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Dolphin Court Motel



DOLPHIN COURT MOTEL
Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass.
24 Units set in 3½ acres of landscaped grounds, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Close to salt water beach, restaurants, shops, etc. Large, attractive soundproof rooms. Owner Managed.

postmarked 1961 


Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Interstate Florida 75


INTERSTATE ROUTE 75
A beautiful super highway cutting through America's Scenic Heartland from Lake Superior on the Canadian Border to Florida's Citrus Belt in the South.




Monday, November 28, 2016

Map: Cape Ann, Massachusetts


MAP OF CAPE ANN, MASS.
All raods lead to this picturesque vacation spot; literally an island where fishing, swimming, boating, painting, or just plain relaxing is ideal. Only 35 miles north of Boston on the historic North Shore .
Painting by Leonard Derwinski.

 

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Welcome to Polar Caves


POLAR CAVES located 4 miles West of Plymouth, New Hampshire, on Route 25. One of nature's most spectacular mineral and rock formations.
Entrance to Polar Caves

Friday, November 25, 2016

The Nassau Tavern Hotel


THE NASSSAU TAVERN HOTEL
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
One of the Tavern's most popular dining features is the famous Nassau Roast Beef Buffet served every Wednesday night. Guests fill plates high with lean and tender beef and a delightfully delicious assortment of vegetables, salads and tasty delicacies – "All You Can Eat" – is seved at a surprisingly modest price.

 

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Hotel Deauville


NEWEST, LARGEST AND MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL IN MIAMI BEACH
DEAUVILLE
550 FT. ON THE OCEAN AT 67th STREET

600 incomparable guest  rooms and suites • 2 pools • 2 night clubs • 3 dining rooms • ice skating rink • 9-hole short golf course • complete shopping plaza • 100% air-conditioned
 

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Coco Palms Resort


COCO PALMS RESORT, Lihue, Kauai
Guests enjoy paddling an outrigger canoe down the lovely lagoon lined with swaying coconut palms and carpeted with colorful water lilies.


Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Texas Ferry Boat


THE FERRY BOATS OF FORT ARANSAS, TEXAS, one of the many attractions of the Gulf Coast, operates 24 hours a day. It is the gateway to Padre Island.

 

Monday, November 21, 2016

Greetings From Lake Norman


LAKE NORMAN
Largest man-made lake in North Carolina - 32,510 acres with 520 miles of shore line. The concrete dam is 1,279 feet long with 11 flood gates and a total length of 7,387 feet of earth and concrete dams. Lake Norman offers excellent fishing, boating and swimming . . . mmore variety to North Carolina's Variety Vacationland.

 

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park


HORSESHOE BEND NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
Alabama
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend catapulted Gen. Andrew Jackson ("Old Hickory") into national prominence and led to his being put in charge of American forces at New Orleans in the War of 1812. Friendly Creeks and Cherokees helped Jackson defeat Menawa, the Red-Stick Creek Chieftain.
U. S. Dept. of the Interior
National Park Service

The Creek Indian in the picture is Chief McGhee of the Eastern Band of the Creek Indian Nation, Atmore, Ala. 

 

Friday, November 18, 2016

Atlantic Coast Lobster


ATLANTIC COAST LOBSTER — this large freshly boiled lobster resting on scallop shells suggests two most tempting foods.
 

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Vermont Countryside


Peacham, Vermont is high and delightful rolling country between U.S. 5 and U.S. 2 southwest of St. Johnsbury and douth of Danville. It is not far from Harvey's Lake. Settled in 1776.

Ektachrome by Carleton Allen

 

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Thunderbird Motel


America's finest in-town Motel
THUNDERBIRD MOTEL
South Shore Drive at 75th Street
Chicago 49, Illinois
Located ON CHICAGO'S scenic lake route U.S. 41. 150 beautiful rooms with individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Phones in every room with 24 hour switchboard service. Free 21" TV and parking. Olympic swimming pool  Restaurant and cocktail lounge.
"10 minutes to Downtown Chicago"

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Greyhound Americruiser 2


The Greyhound Americruiser 2 is the newest model in the proud fleet of over 4,000 modern buses Greyhound uses to serve more than 14,000 communities in all 48 continental United Statestraveling over a million miles per day. Each bus is fully air conditioned, contains an on-board lavatory and provides comfortable seating for 43 passengers. The Americruiser 2 provides the highest fuel efficiency of any form of public or private transportation.


Monday, November 14, 2016

Greetings from Minnesota


Minnesota - Star of the North
Entered the union May 11, 1858, with an area of 84,682 sq. miles. Over 10,000 lakes and thousands of acres of forests make MINNESOTA a popular vacation spot.

 
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