Garfield Monument

Postmarked 5 January 1910
Cleveland, Ohio

Postcard Caption:

Garfield Monument, Cleveland, Ohio

Postcard Message:

Dear Ethel: / Rec'd your pkg ok and thank you. Hope you are planning on coming out. Isn't Howard out this way? Wallis is away this week for the Pioneer Mfg Co - down on a country trip. Very cold here, not much snow, but very icy and can use sleds - will write later. Write me - Esther / January 3/10

Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, boasts the Garfield Monument. James Garfield, who hailed from Cleveland, was elected to Congress after serving in the Civil War. He was assassinated just six months after taking the office of President in 1881.

Hey, Doodlebug

Postmarked 2 January 1950
Cleveland, Tennessee

Message:

Hello Doodlebug - / Do you know anyone in Chattanooga who would send you a postcard? Maybe Daniel Boone?

You, too, can see Snow White and the Seven Dwarves if you visit Rock City! I don't know about Daniel Boone, though.

The Snow Is Melted So We Should Find Good Roads

Postmarked 1 November 1951
Bellevue, Ohio

Postcard Caption:

The 52-story Terminal Tower which contains the Union Station--terminus of all transportation lines coming in the city--is brilliantly illuminated at night. The beautiful, modern Hotel Cleveland is also show in this view.

Postcard Message:

Dear Folks - / We are staring for Chicago in the morning. The snow is melted so we should find good roads. We certainly did have a nice time in Buffalo. Hope you are all well. We are feeling fine - Love / Ray, G--, and Kath

Here's an earlier post featuring the same postcard, but without a message.

Do You Recognize This Card?

Postmarked ? August 1950

Toledo, Ohio

POSTCARD CAPTION:

FRONT: Solders' and Sailors' Monument, Public Square. Cleveland, Ohio 

BACK: The Public Square is located in the center of the business district. It contains the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument. It is the starting point of all transportation for Northern Ohio. / A splendid fountain, surrounded by walks and beautiful flower beds, occupies the center of each section.

MESSAGE:

Toldeo; O. [or 9?] Aug 19-50 / Dear, Phyllis and Anna. Why don't I hear from you any more. I have been in Columbus O. visiting for two weeks. Wish I would here from you. Do you recognize this card. "Grace."

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a Civil War Memorial dedicated on July 4, 1894. According to the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, architect Levi Scofield donated his services in designing the 125 foot structure. Sadly, earlier this year, researchers discovered that the names of 140 Black soldiers from the local area who fought for the Union were omitted from the memorial. While the names of those veterans have not yet been added, an event to honor members of the U.S. 5th Colored Troop was held this spring. County commissioners responsible for the memorial have pledged to rectify the omissions. (Article)

The monument today:

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Terminus of All Transportation Line

Uncirculated
Published by C.T. Art-Colortone

Postcard Caption:

The 52-story Terminal Tower which contains the Union Station--terminus of all transportation lines coming in the city--is brilliantly illuminated at night. The beautiful, modern Hotel Cleveland is also show in this view.

Construction on the Terminal Tower ran from 1924 to 1929; it was officially dedicated on June 29, 1930. The souvenir book published in conjunction with the dedication is available online. According to the InterWeb, the last train service was offered in 1977. The area is now known as the Tower City Center, a mixed use complex with office space, shopping, restaurants, a theater, spa, and more. I got excited when I saw a link called "A Greener Way" but was very disappointed to find that for the complex, a greener way is simply recycling.

Electrical Wizardry at the Great Lakes Exposition

Postmarked 25 August 1937
Cleveland, OH

Message:

Dear Mrs. Page: / How are you? I am home from my sisters, had a lovely time and a real rest. / Sincerely, / Marie Veder

Look at these fabulous colors! They mesmerize me. The description of another postcard of the Expo describes them as one of many "glamorous scenes of electrical wizardry revealed to the thousands visiting the Great Lakes Exposition." According to the online Encyclopedia of Cleveland, the Great Lakes Exposition held two seasons from 1936-1937 to celebrate Cleveland's centennial. Along with the Hall of Progress, Marine Theater, Court of Presidents, and Automobile exhibit, the 135 acre attraction had a midway with rides and sideshows, a "Streets of the World" area with 200 vendors offering food and wares from around the world, an art gallery, and an arboretum. Now, only some gardens remain.