Thursday, June 30, 2016

New Jersey Split Level Home


THE "SARATOGA" MODEL
A four bedroom split level, 1½baths, garage on fully landscaped plots located at BROOKWOOD in the heart of Central Jersey's "Land of Pines" adjacent to Lakewood Golf and Country Club.


Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Harrison Steel Kitchen


This lovely Harrison Steel Kitchen, in Spring Yellow, features both standard and custom cabinets to make the most of available space, including the corners. A continuous Formica counter adds to the charm of this unit and allows more working area. Harrison cabinets are available in five other colors; Formica counters are available in 100 patterns and colors.


Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Union Pacific Domeliner


THE "CITY OF PORTLAND" DOMELINER
One of America's finest trains, the "City of Portland," which operates between Chicago, Denver and Portland, carries an Astra Dome Dining Car. For nearly 200 miles it parallels the beautiful Columbia River.


Monday, June 27, 2016

Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes


MINNESOTA is our 32nd State (1858) Capital:St. Paul. Name derived from the Sioux Indian, meaning sky-tinted water. Its 10,000 lakes are said to have been made by Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox Babe.Longfellow's famous poem The Song of Hiawatha tells of Minnesota's waterfalls that "flashed and gleamed" and rivers that rushed through palisades of pine trees."

 

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Florida's Silver Springs


SAFE, ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED,
GLASS-BOTTOM BOATS
Florida's Silver Springs
ENTRANCE TO WORLD FAMOUS SILVER SPRINGS
BEAUTIFUL FLOWER-BORDERED PATHWAYS
AND STATELY TREES MAKE THIS AN IDEAL SPOT
FOR SNAPSHOTS
NO ENTRANCE FEE — NO PARKING FEE
FREE PICNIC TABLES
THROUGHOUT THE BEAUTIFUL PARK
NEAR FRIENDLY OCALA

postmarked 1959

 

Friday, June 24, 2016

Thursday, June 23, 2016

California Indian Monument by Peter Toth


Sculptor Peter & Kathy Toth in front of California Indian Monument. Toth creates his gift of one monument in each of the 50 states to raise the nation's conscience to the plight of the Native Americans. Created from Giant Sequoia, it stands 43 feet high and 8 feet across at Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum, Cole Eyraud, curator. Located 10 miles from Palm Springs in Desert Hot Springs. Dedication attended by Dennis Banks, May 20, 1978.



Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

The "General"


CROWD AT BIG SHANTY (KENNESAW), GA.,
GREETS THE "GENERAL"
Reconditioned by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad to run under its own power, the famous locomotive started on April 14, 1962 a series of Civil War Centennial tours. This first stop was made at the point where the "great locomotive chase" of Apro; 12, 1862 began. Union raiders who stole the train and tried to wreck the W. & A. Railroad were overtaken and forced to abandon the General about ninety miles away near Ringgold, Ga., ending one of the most dramatic events of the war. This historic engine is now housed at Kennesaw, Ga.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Seltzer's Lebanon Bologna


A unique taste in luncheon meat. Unconditionally guaranteed to please even the most discriminating gourmet.
SELTZER'S LEBANON BOLOGNA
(made in the heart of Penna. Dutch Country)
PALMYRA, PENNA.

 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Lake Kabetogama Walleye


WORLD'S LARGEST WALLEYE
Located at the entrance to Lake Kabetogama near Ray, Minnesota. Sculptured of enameled concrete it is 12 feet high and 16 feet long.

 

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Welcome to Sugarcreek Sign


SUGARCREEK, OHIO
In the fall all roads into Sugarcreek are filled for miles with cars as each Fall, the townfolk of Sugarcreek join with the Swiss cheese-makers of the vicinity in a two-day Festival that has attracted nationwide attention. Known as the Ohio Swiss Festival it features Swiss wrestling, Swiss yodeling, Swiss dancing and Swiss Foods — with the accent on Swiss cheese which is a major product of the community.


Friday, June 10, 2016

Mama Pappas


True to Life Natural Color Photo of 
"MAMA PAPPAS"
At World Famous Louis Pappas' Riverside Restaurant Located at Sponge Boat Docks, Tarpon springs, Florida. Famous for its Seafoods  — Greek Salad and Cuisine. When in St. Petersburg or the Beaches — Visit Louis Pappas' Restaurant at 1080 Pasadena Avenue, So. St. Petersburg, Florida. Also Louis Pappas' Riverboat Restaurant, Tampa, Florida.


Thursday, June 9, 2016

Oklahoma Indian Monument By Peter Toth



INDIAN MONUMENT
To create in our hearts what history has destroyed, honor to the Native Americans. Gifts in each of the 50 states by Peter Toth, sculptor. Located at Forest Heritage Center, Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow, Oklahoma. 450 year cypress; diameter 4 feet; height 25 feet; completed 6/5/79.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Marriott Motor Hotel


Marrott
MOTOR HOTEL
On the shores of the Potomac only 5 minutes from downtown Washington and the Washington National airport. Twin Bridges on U.S. 1 Washington, D. C.

postmarked 1961

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Nudist Area 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, June 3, 2016

Farmers Market



FARMERS MARKET
Visitors are always welcome here. Among the many things to see are the eye-catching fruit displays.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Holly's Motel



HOLLY'S RESTAURANT AND MOTEL
U.S. 50 & 301 — Grasonville, Maryland
5 miles north of Chesapeake Bay Bridge
24 hour service year-round. 22 modern units built in 1958 with television, wall-to-wall carpet, weather-conditioned by Frigidaire, telephones and switchboard service. Located in the heart of excellent hunting and fishing grounds, 24 hour service in our motel and restaurant affords especial convenience for sportsmen.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Auction Sale


AUCTION SALE
 What can be more exciting than a good old New England auction, where one can spend a day bidding on objects of his or her fancy?
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