TROPICAL POST CARD CLUB

This Saturday and Sunday is the Winter Show & Sale

Hope to find some great material for my blog.

And some goodies to entertain you.

Today we had setup prep and judging of members Display boards.

Saturday and Sunday doors open at 10am.

Check out the First day video.

 I will try to make another for the next two days.

Wish you could come.

                                                                      

VACANCY

Smith's Motel - 1820 So. Hill St.    U.S. 101  Oceanside, Cal.

Link to the story of

 Oceanside, California

http://www.oceanside-ca.com/historic.htm

"ON THE TOWN"

Let's do a little sight-seeing today.

We can check out the Planetarium and a couple fantastic Museums.



The Hayden Planetarium, on 81st street and Central Park West.
Of New York's many interesting sights, perhaps the most popular is the new Hayden Planetarium.  Here, under a vast dome is spread the whole drama of the Heavens by means of the Zeiss Projector which shows light images of the thousands of stars that are visible to the naked eye.  Each presentation is accompanied by a lecture on astronomy, and the planetarium becomes at once a school, a theatre and a motion picture where man presents the Universe.

American Museum of Natural History, located at 77th Street and Central Park West, was founded in 1869 as a museum and library of natural history.  Among the exhibits are numerous animal and bird groups, dinosaur skeletons, Mexican and Peruvian material, extensive  collections of gems, jades, ivories and amber.  The right wing is the new Roosevelt Memorial Hall.

Metropolitan Museum of Art this is one of New York's most interesting show places.  It is located in Central Park at 5th Avenue and 82nd Street.  In its collections are priceless paintings, statuary, tapestries, armor, jewels and furniture.

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, Bought the Post Card

SALTAIR PAVILION, GREAT SALT LAKE, UTAH

"TRY TO SINK"

I have stopped at Saltair twice on road trips.  For some reason it always seemed to work out that we arrived around lunch time.  The pavilion is not the original you see here but is quite large.  I have to say not much happening the times I passed by.  The place is pretty empty no restaurant or other concessions that I remember.  There is a gift shop and some sort of small exhibit from the Bonneville Salt Flats.  Looks like the pavillion may host concerts from time to time but not much more.   A few years have passed now, maybe it has taken a trun for the better.  You know I never did get in Salt Lake and try to sink.

Overland Limited Crossing Great Salt Lake, Utah at Sunset

Below is a link to Saltair

A photographic Exhibit.

http://historytogo.utah.gov/utah_chapters/statehood_and_the_progressive_era/saltair_exhibit/index.html

Black Rock Beach, Great Salt Lake

"ON THE TOWN"

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL AND BUILDING,

NEW YORK CITY

My second year in N. Y. I lived on 37th between Park and Madison Avenues.
Took many walks up Park Avenue to the station to catch the trains.
Thank goodness the cars on the street were not quite this old.

                             INTERIOR, GRAND CENTRAL STATION

 

A BITE TO EAT

TRAYMOR CAFETERIA, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

The Finest Cafeteria in the South

See what has become of the TRAYMOR

There are two links below with pictures and info on the

TRAYMOR CAFETERIA

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/tampa-bay-times-lists-historic-tramor-cafeteria-for-lease-or-sale/1234951

and another with discription and History

http://www.stpete.org/historic_preservation/historic_landmarks/local_landmarks/docs/Tramor_Cafeteria.pdf

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, Bought the Post Card

 You know we have some pretty unusual sights here in this GREAT U. S. A.
Thats a whole lot of Salt.   Luv Sights of Utah  They have some Grand ones.

Bonneville Salt Flats -- World's Fastest Speedway near Great Salt Lake, Utah
Thought the Salt attached to the card was a clever item of the time.
I doubt that it would even be allowed in the mail service today.
The Salt Flats are amazing to see.
Talk about Spilt Salt.

Feel the Speed

                              

"ON THE TOWN"

"GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY"

The ever changing Times Square

Lyrics: George M. Cohan
Give my regards to Broadway!
Remember me to Herald Square!
Tell all the gang at Forty Second Street
That I will soon be there!

TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY

Lyrics: George M. Cohan
Whisper of how I'm yearning
To mingle with the old time throng!
Give my regards to Old Broadway
And say that I'll be there, 'ere long!

TIMES SQUARE AT NIGHT

FABULOUS FLORIDA FAVORITES

I just love this card.  I have had it in my collection for many years.  I think it was one of those cards that made me say "I must have more".

She's a beauty right?

Unfortunately she has some spotting in the upper left.

"ON THE TOWN"

 A Close-up of the mooring mast of the Empire State Building
 It is not a linen card but it is really dramatic in a black & white photo I think. 
"Mooring Mast" I wonder if it was ever used by an Air Ship/BLIMP.

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Midtown and Empire State Building, New York



FIFTH AVENUE AND
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
There was a Chinese Restaurant I loved right there somewhere.
Think it was probably named EMPIRE



FIFTH AVENUE AND 42ND STREET

I lived near this while I was in Murry Hill.

I was on 37th between Park and Madison. 

That's the Library on the right.

I have a picture somewhere of me climbing

on the Lions in front of the building.

VACANCY

                        JANUARY FIRST TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN
                                           2000 Seems like yesterday
               I have enjoyed many New Years with a fun visit to South Beach.

Colored Fantasies at night, Miami Beach

HAPPY NEW YEAR

A Fantasy in NEON,
Collins Avenue

                                         

"ON THE TOWN"

On NEW YEARS EVE, 1975/1976 I moved to MANHATTAN, Greenwich Village, West Village on Jane Street.  The temperature was cold. I remember Snow Flurries that night.  How exciting for a New York arrival.  I spent New Years Eve with good friends just Uptown of Times Square. Could see the crowd in the Square from the windows of the Penthouse apt. high above the mob in the street.  Great View. Good Times.  Nice being Young.  Wow!~Long Time ago. 

         

 <HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013>

This is my favorite meeting spot in the "Big Apple".  Everyone knows this Atlas Landmark in Rockefeller Center.  Meet you there.  Hope you enjoy the visit.

Wow! someone had the same idea for a Happy New Year Greeting over 100 years ago.

                                                                    

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         "ON THE TOWN"

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We will arrive at La Guardia Field

early.

                             LOOKING AT DOWNTOWN SKYLINE

FROM UNDER BROOKLYN BRIDGE

When I was a young man back in the mid 70s

I lived in Manhattan for 3 exciting and wonderful years

Haven't been back for a visit in ages.

In the past any visit to N.Y. started with a visit to

ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

5TH AVENUE AND 50TH STREET

Lets see now.  While visiting the Big Apple we will need a place to crash.

There are a few places midtown that will be fantastic.



WALDORF ASTORIA
NEW YORK
Would love to.
Maybe next time.






HOTEL NEW YORKER
Where night turns into play
THE TERRACE ROOM
Now that sounds like fun.

THE GOTHAM
I actually worked in the Gotham back in the 70s. 
I taught Ballroom and Disco at Fred Astaire Studio
on the Mezzanine

While in midtown we may as well have a walk through Central Park

5TH AVENUE HOTELS AND BUILDINGS
NEAR PLAZA IN CENTRAL PARK

A great place for a carriage ride.

CENTRAL PARK AT 59TH STREET

SAVOY PLAZA  SHERRY NETHERLANDS  PIERRE AND PLAZA

I was lucky enough to spend a week in the Plaza many years ago when I was working in Regional Theatre.  We did a show in Boston for Civitan International and they put us up in the Plaza after for a treat.

Yes it was quite nice.

We got hooked up with a preview private screening of the upcoming movie

"THATS ENTERTAINMENT"

SCENE IN CENTRAL PARK
one of my favorite spots
I always loved watching the sailboats on the pond in the Park

The Zoo

Conservatory lake

The Lake and Boat House



A BITE TO EAT

WALP'S RESTAURANT
AND GUEST HOUSE
ON U.S. NO. 22 BETWEEN
ALLENTOWN AND BETHLEHEM, PA.

CLUB BREAKFASTS
LUNCHES .40
DINNERS  .70
STEAKS - CHOPS
FOUNTAIN SERVICE
24 HOUR SERVICE

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, Bought the Post card

MONTEZUMA CASTLE, ARIZONA

It is hard to believe that it is not a recently build structure.  It is in such perfect condition.  I was totally awe struck.

Visit the Park at the link below.

http://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm

FABULOUS FLORIDA FAVORITES

The vegitation or plant life in Florida has always amazed me.  Even just a normal palm tree. Think about it, its basically a stick with some plumage at the top.  How does that happen?  Anyway a travelers palm has an unusual growth pattern also.  It fans out like a hand with fingers all in a straight line.  Pretty much looks like a senoritas fan. We also know them here in Florida as White Bird of Paradise.  Notice the blooms above the head of the lady. 

Travelers Palm in Florida
Follow the link below 
for a brief discriptive article about the Travelers Palm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenala



HAPPY HOUR

THE WORLD'S LARGEST CHAMPAGNE GLASS,

sparkling with a never-ending flow of bubbles, can be seen in the beautiful Cocktail Lounge of the Bowl Bar.  Six new aileys are open for summer bowling.  Breakfasts and lunches are served at our modern sandwich counter.

Bowl Bar

WISCONSIN DELLS

WISCONSIN

Let's go Hang out, bowl a few games and get drunk.

Sound like fun?

We can even sober up with a cup of Coffee at the modern sandwich counter.

VACANCY



HENRY'S MOTEL
MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY
On U.S. 41 South



Tourist Motor Court and Gas "Filling" Station

I just love these old Service Stations they are so nostalgic.

Do you remember when you could see Oil cans displayed for sale stacked in a pyramid outside.  Times have certainly changed.

Check out the Coca Cola logo sign on the roof.

SEASONS GREETINGS

We have delicious ornaments on our trees at Christmas time in Florida

I want to wish everyone a Very
MERRY CHRISTMAS
&
A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2013
MICHAEL

This is another Christmas Card by E.G. Barnhill. Both cards I have show are early cards by Barnhill printed in Saxony.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

E.G. Barnhill specialized in publishing post cards, greeting cards and pictorial  photography of Florida from 1914-1932.  The printing of his early cards was done in Germany.  He published, photographed, and hand colored his cards himself.  Most of his cards were printed by the Albertype Company of New York.
He met Edward S. Curtis when he was still in his late teens.  While working with Curtis, he learned the "goldtoning" photo process using uranium dyes.  He experimented with this process from 1914 until the mid 1920s. 
In his early adulthood, E.G. Barnhill traveled a good bit in search of employment.  He had acquired skills of the photographic trade from his father and was an apprentice to a prominent photographer in Palm Beach, Florida in his early years.  He quickly became a celebrated photographer, and at the age of  nineteen established his own business in St. Petersburg, Florida, which he operated for many years.

HOLIDAY GREETINGS



Card above card posted from Somerset, Ohio, 1929



The card on the left has no date but the one on the right
is dated Dec. 10, 1913



Top card "Christmas Joy" is dated 1914 and the one above was posted in 1911

These two cards were mailed in 1914

These two cards were posted in 1911

The card on the left is post marked 1905

The card on the right was sent in 1915