This vintage postcard, from 1935, shows Multnomah Falls in Oregon and the Benson Foot Bridge spanning it. Multnomah Falls is one of the most spectacular sites to see in Oregon. The second highest water fall in the United States, Multnomah Falls, is the largest of many falls seen along the highway. A huge volume of […]
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Crater Lake Vintage Postcard
This vintage postcard, circa 1935 – 1940, shows Crater Lake in Oregon in brilliant colors with the mountains surrounding the lake that rise to sheer cliffs of two thousand feet. The lake is known for always having this blue color that is captured in the postcard. Located in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake is in the […]
Ohio Country Lake Vintage Postcard
This beautiful vintage postcard from 1910 shows a lake in Ohio on a lovely Autumn day. One can see a boat ready to be rowed out onto the lake with cows and ducks plodding along the shore. The autumn colors of the trees are reflected in the water of the lake making this a beautiful […]
John D. Rockefeller Home Vintage Postcard
This 1912 vintage postcard shows the John D. Rockefeller Home in Cleveland, Ohio which was used as the Rockefeller’s summer home. John D. Rockefeller was the founder of Standard Oil Company and revolutionized the oil industry through his efforts in modernizing equipment and opening new shipping methods. Rockefeller also is know for his philanthropy and […]
The Citadel Vintage Postcard
This vintage postcard shows The Citadel in Columbus, Ohio by night. The postcard has captured the lights shining out from the tower and colorful signs along the side of the building as they reflect into the water of the Scioto River. Originally called “A. I. U. Citadel”, The Citadel, of Columbus, Ohio stands 555.5 feet […]
State of Ohio Office Building Vintage Postcard
This 1948 vintage postcard of Columbus, Ohio shows the “new” State of Ohio Office Building located on the Scioto River front. The original postcard read, “It harmonizes with the public buildings comprising the Civic Center Group. Seventeen different departments of the State of Ohio Government together with the State Library are located in this building.” […]
Lafayette Square Vintage Buffalo NY Postcard
This vintage postcard was not dated, but seems to be from 1907 – 1910 time period. It shows Lafayette Square in Buffalo, New York which is named for General Lafayette, the famous French hero of the American Revolution. Lafayette Square was part of the original urban plan for Buffalo as designed by Joseph Ellicott and […]
The Milburn Residence Vintage Buffalo NY Postcard
This vintage postcard shows an historic site known as “The Milburn Residence” in Buffalo, New York, at the time that the tragedy occurred which has made it famous. The Milburn Residence is not only historic to Buffalo, but to the United States as a whole, as it is the home that President McKinley was taken […]
Buffalo Harbor Vintage Postcard
This vintage postcard shows the Buffalo, New York Harbor on Lake Erie in 1900. Buffalo has been a transportation and industrial center since the 1800s. Situated on the eastern end of Lake Erie, the city serves as an inland port to the rest of the state of New York. The Welland Ship Canal and St. […]
New York City Vintage Postcard of the East River
This vintage postcard shows a scene of a street running towards The East River, in New York City and is probably showing an image from the 1800s, although the card is newer than 1907. Notice the carriage and horses on the left of the picture. While on the right hand side, you can see telegraph […]