Square Deal Arch between Johnson City and Binghamton, N.Y.
Welcome to my collection of Linen Post Cards. When I was a child in the 50s my eccentric aunt Hannah sent Linen Post Cards to our house from her adventures. The simple watercolor effect they have gave me many hours of daydreams from her travels. I hope I can share a few with you. Yes cards and daydreams.
Showing posts with label Monuments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monuments. Show all posts
Feb 18, 2020
Jan 18, 2020
Mar 30, 2018
Mar 15, 2018
Feb 6, 2018
Washington Square
The Washington Arch of the beginning of Fifth Avenue serves as the source of most of New York's formal parades, and here frames the Empire State Building, another landmark on the longest avenue in the world.
Dec 28, 2017
Jul 11, 2017
Apr 25, 2017
Apr 22, 2017
Mar 8, 2017
Feb 17, 2017
Dec 22, 2016
Oct 20, 2016
Sep 14, 2016
Jun 1, 2016
Vulcan
The Iron Man
Birmingham, Alabama
Vulcan, iron man, built in 1904 by the Chamber of Commerce for the St. Louis Exposition. It is the second largest statue in America. It weighs 120,000 pounds and is 50 ft. tall. One thumb weighs 170 lbs. Placed on the top of Red Mountain by the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham. The base is of white Alabama marble. Height of pedestal, 120 ft..
May 21, 2016
" FULL MOON "
The Alamo by night, San Antonio, Texas
The sacred Alamo stands within the very heart of the business district of the city of San Antonio. It was erected in 1718 by the Franciscan Monks and was originally the Chapel of the Mission of San Antonio de Valera. It was within the gray stone walls of the quaint old Chapel, March 6, 1836, that Travis, Barrett, Bowie, Crockett and 182 unsung heroes gave their lives in defense of Texas liberty.
posted: Jan. 3, 1952
to: Cpl. Sheldon C. Piper
Francis Warrin A.F.B.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
I miss you,
What did you do Christmas Day,
(Tengo Muchos Tamales Vente.)
(I had too many Tamales)
C.G. Perez
posted: Jan. 3, 1952
to: Cpl. Sheldon C. Piper
Francis Warrin A.F.B.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
I miss you,
What did you do Christmas Day,
(Tengo Muchos Tamales Vente.)
(I had too many Tamales)
C.G. Perez
Jul 11, 2015
Osceola
Chief of the Seminoles confined in court room.
Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla.
Osceola was the leading chief of the Seminoles during their war with the United States Government. He Was a striking example of Indian statesman and patriot. He was captured near St. Augustine Oct. 21, 1837 and confined in the Court Room at Fort Marion until Jan. 1,1838 when he was sent to ort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, Charlestown harbor where he died Jan. 30 1838 and where a monument now marks his resting place.
Jul 3, 2015
Ponce de Leon
Statue in Fountain of Youth Park, St. Augustine
The statue on the site of the explorer's 1513 landing, was dedicated in a program broadcast by the U.S. Dept. of State on the 437th anniversary of Ponce's landing.
Apr 18, 2015
Apr 6, 2015
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