Miss You , Wish you were here . . .

Oct 10, 2012

ST. FRANCIS HOTEL COURTS

"The Traveler's Home of Distination"

Montgomery, Ala. -- Mobile, Ala.

Members of the Alamo Plaza Hotel Courts chain

http://www.highwayhost.org/AlamoPlaza/Mobile/mobile.htm

Oct 9, 2012

ARLINGTON MANSION

Arlington is a beautiful Antebellum Mansion in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.

I remember as a child riding by on our way downtown but never stopping.

I went with my father on one of my visits home back in the late 80s.

Arlington is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture dating from the 1840s. Originally called "The Grove" the house was built by Judge William S. Mudd, one of the ten founders of Birmingham, and is the only remaining antebellum mansion remaining in Birmingham. Shortly before the end of the Civil War, General James Wilson arrived with over 13,000 troops and using Arlington as his headquarters, planned the destruction of the Confederate iron furnaces and the military school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
The property went through several owners and in 1902 became the home of Robert S. Munger. Over the next twenty years he did many renovations including plumbing and electric lights. He had another structure moved across the street behind the main house which was used for a kitchen, dining room, sun parlor and sleeping quarters. Mr. Munger also had one of the first "motor cars" in Birmingham.

Located on six acres in the heart of Old Elyton, the first permanent County Seat of Jefferson County, Arlington is a center for historical, cultural, and civic activities.

More information found at:
http://visitsouth.com/articles/article/arlington-antebellum-home-and-gardens-birmingham-al/

Oct 8, 2012

UP, UP, AND AWAY!

GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY PLANT, AKRON, OHIO

We have a Goodyear Blimp base near me in Pompano Beach Florida. Pompano is where our "TROPICAL Post Card Club" meets.

Everything you always wanted to know about the Goodyear Blimp:
http://www.goodyearblimp.com/cfmx/web/blimp/

Oct 7, 2012

A BITE TO EAT

"THE WYOMING ROOM"-PLAINS HOTEL-CHEYENNE, WYO."

I had the opportunity to eat lunch one afternoon at the PLAINS HOTEL in what I think must have been "WYOMING ROOM". Looks different but still a great experience. Even had a chance to chat with the Chef. The food was delicious by the way.

The Plains Hotel has a history not to be ignored. Check out the story of Rosie who haunts the Plains Hotel along with her husband and the other woman.
http://www.hauntedhouses.com/states/wy/plains-hotel.htm

Oct 6, 2012

"THE BIG COFFEE POT"

ONE OF THE CITY'S OLD LANDMARKS

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

The Moravian tinsmiths, Samuel and Julius Mickey, built the famous coffee pot in 1858 as an advertisement for their business. Originally located at the intersection of South Main and Belews Streets in Salem, the coffee pot was moved to its current site at South Main Street and Old Salem Bypass when Business 40 was constructed in the 1950s. Many legends have developed about the distinctive seven-foot pot. One such tale holds that a Yankee soldier hid in the pot to avoid Confederate soldiers during the War Between the States.

Looks like it is still around.

Oct 5, 2012

FABULOUS FLORIDA FAVORITES

A FLORIDA BLOSSOM AMONG GRAPEFRUIT AND ORANGES

I just love this Post Card.
I think I will have another glass of Florida Orange juice.

It's Blossom Time in Florida. Here is one of the photographic models of the Florida Cypress Gardens proving that the climate makes the blossoms bigger and better. The associated citrus fruit represents one of Florida's largest industries. Posed by Nance Stilley

1950s FLORIDA ORANGE JUICE COMMERCIAL

HAPPY HOUR

The Rendezvous
NEW HOTEL JEFFERSON - - - - - SAINT LOUIS, MO.

Historic hotel dating to the St. Louis Worlds Fair, located on the west-side of the downtown area. This building was built for the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, originally with 400 rooms. Following the Fair, the hotel, in the heart of the downtown entertainment district, was a favorite of the social set as limousines deposited theatre-goers there for after-performance dinners and gatherings. In 1928, a major addition to the west was completed when owners rebranded the hotel as the New Hotel Jefferson. The addition notably did not attempt to replicate the appearance of the original section, but instead offered a more subdued but still classically-oriented facade on Locust Street. Information reposted partially from:
http://preservationresearch.com/2012/09/hotel-jefferson-brochure/

Oct 3, 2012

VACANCY

SPANISH TRAIL MOTEL

All Rooms Heated in Winter - Aircooled in Summer

Private Baths - Innerspring Mattresses

Beautifully Landscaped Grounds

Ample Facilities for Sun Bathing

Cafe Next Door

The following was originally posted on 04, 6, 2009, at 11:09 by ZonyPony at City-Data.com

Dad wrote in his diary for June 11, 1939:
“In Tucson, we stopped at the Spanish Trail Motel – a marvelous place – new, clean, excellently furnished, fine bathroom, a little kitchen with electric stove and electric refrigerator,
”And marvel of marvels, the whole little Spanish cottage was air-conditioned with an individual little cooler that is known hereabouts as a desert cooler. Heaven won’t be any more welcome than this little motel cottage was.”

Oct 1, 2012

STREAMLINER "400"

The Famous STREAMLINER "400"- Chicago and North Western Line

"400" Observation-Lounge Car--Speedometer in the Observation section shown in insert.

Coaches are a revelation in comfort and beauty.

Ultra-modern parlor cars on the Famous "400".

See Wikipedia link for more info and pictures of the "400"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Cities_400