Scene / Type Archives - Vintage American Postcard art sharing fun, beautiful and entertaining images of early 1900s America Sat, 18 Feb 2023 22:10:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Greetings From Florida https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/scenic-and-floral/greetings-from-florida/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:56:53 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3680 This 1930’s era funny vintage holiday postcard highlights the difference between living in Florida in the winter versus one of the northern states. The picture on the left shows the sunshine and Florida orange groves, while the right side shows a vehicle sliding in the snow and ice. This would be a great postcard to […]

The post Greetings From Florida appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Grey Hair https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/native-american/grey-hair/ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 18:35:25 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3143 Grey Hair was the only grey haired warrior of the Crow Nation at the time this picture was taken – circa 1900.

The post Grey Hair appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Buffalo Calf https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/native-american/buffalo-calf/ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 18:31:51 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3138 This is a 1924 postcard of Buffalo Calf a Jicarilla Apache. This postcard was distributed at the Fred Harvey Restaurants that were typically at train stations throughout the United States. The back of the postcards says, “The Apaches are conveniently divided into Eastern and Western bands. The former includes the Mescalero and Jcarilla Apaches; the […]

The post Buffalo Calf appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Chief Plenty Coos https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/native-american/chief-plenty-coos/ Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:48:46 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3133 Chief Plenty Coos is named based on a translation of his name from the word “coup” and an old expression that he “counted many coups” on his enemies – or had many truimphs over his enemies. In the Crow language, his name is Alaxchiiaahush meaning, “Many War achievements.” The act of sneaking into an enemy […]

The post Chief Plenty Coos appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Bad Man a Crow Warrior https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/native-american/bad-man-crow-warrior/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 22:54:18 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3123 Postcard from the 1800’s of Bad Man, a Crow warrior that accompanied General George Crook as a scout at the Battle of Little Rose Bud with Crook. In 1876 General Crook became the military leader over Montana territory including overseeing the native tribes in that area. The Lakota Sioux were battling for the right to […]

The post Bad Man a Crow Warrior appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Coyote Running Crow Warrior https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/native-american/coyote-running-crow-warrior/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 22:46:01 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3118 Postcard from the 1800’s of Coyote Running or Coyote Runs, a Crow warrior that accompanied General George Crook as a scout. Son of Alligator Stands Up, also a scout to General Crook. They were both at the Battle of Little Rose Bud with Crook. In 1876 General Crook became the military leader over Montana territory […]

The post Coyote Running Crow Warrior appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> West Virginia State Capitol https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/government-buildings/west-virginia-state-capitol/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 21:54:04 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=3089 This vintage postcard shows the West Virginia State Capitol on the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia. Originally, West Virginia was part of the state of Virginia. After the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln the area that is now West Virginia status as its own state in recognition of the loyalty to the Union of […]

The post West Virginia State Capitol appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Eight St. Holland Michigan https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/city-streets/eight-st-holland-michigan/ Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:25:27 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=2901 This vintage view of Eight St. in Holland, Michigan shows 1940s era cars and shops. Holland is a very visited tourist stop in Michigan located on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. As it’s name indicates, Holland is a glimpse into the European country of Holland and it’s people’s lifestyle, customs, dance, clothing, […]

The post Eight St. Holland Michigan appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> The Royal Hawaiian Hotel https://www.vintage-american.com/scene-type/beaches-and-coasts/the-royal-hawaiian-hotel/ Sun, 06 Oct 2013 12:31:39 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=2879 This vintage postcard of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii shows it in its opening days in the early 1900s. Notice the mountains behind and the lack of sky scrapers that are seen behind the hotel today. This postcard shows the hotel with all that it offers in vacationing fun and relaxation. The Royal […]

The post The Royal Hawaiian Hotel appeared first on Vintage American.

]]> Steel Pier in Atlantic City NJ https://www.vintage-american.com/state-area/new-jersey/steel-pier-in-atlantic-city-nj/ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 15:23:18 +0000 https://www.vintage-american.com/?p=2843 This vintage postcard shows the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ in 1939. It is a 1000 ft. long pier in Atlantic City that offers a boardwalk with family amusement park for visitors. It has been in existence since 1898. In 1904 it was destroyed by storm and rebuilt. Besides being a fun place for […]

The post Steel Pier in Atlantic City NJ appeared first on Vintage American.

]]>