Broadway North from Fulton Street, N.Y. CityHere's the intersection today, courtesy of Google maps:
FRONT: Union Station and Skyline Kansas City, Missouri (16100)
BACK: Kansas City's impressive skyline is indicative of the industry and culture found in "The Heart of America", one of the world's richest agricultural areas. Kansas City is famous for its meat and other vital foot processing and shipping facilities, and is one f the nation's most important war industry centers. Union Station, foreground, served by 12 trunkline railway systems, is one of the busiest terminals in the nation.
Arrived in KC a little after 5. Bus leaves at 5:15. Have ---. Feel OK only nervous. Hope you are O.K. Write. / Love, G---
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| "View of Union Station and Downtown Kansas City by Jesper Rautell Balle is licensed under CC-BY-3. |
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Birds Eye view of Herkimer, N.Y.Morris Mark, the wealthiest man in the county, had the first indoor bathtub and gas furnace, features which captivated the residents of the town. In a biographical sketch of James H. Evans, the History of Herkimer County notes that Evans worked for Mark from the time he arrived in Herkimer in 1877:
...until the formation of Gem Knitting Company four years ago, of which he became the leading partner and practical head. The other members of the concern are H. A. Deimel, C. R. Snell, and M. A. Deimel. Employment is furnished to 150 hands, and Swiss Ribbed Underwear in cotton, wool and silk is produced, three hundred dozen being turned out per day. The factory is a large three-story brick building with basement and contains all modern improvements and machinery. The products are disposed of through their New York office at 48 Leonard street. Mr. Evans is a thirty-second degree Mason.The History of the Mohawk Valley records that Robert Henry Race "became boss knitter for the Gem Knitting Company, holding that position for three years, and he also worked as boss knitter for the Lyon Knitting Company of St. Johnsville, New York, at two different times. On July 10, 1901, he returned to Herkimer as superintendent of the Gem Knitting Mills Company, and has occupied this position through the intervening period to the present time." Nelson Greene's book was published in 1925, and that's the last mention I can find of the Gem Knitting Company. I'll keep investigating to see if I can find a more conclusive closing date for the establishment.
Sister / this is where I work / we are all well hope you are the same / Lawrence
TIMES SQUARE, called by many the center of the world, after dark becomes a dazzling fairyland of flashing brilliance and color. This is the heart of the "Great White Way" and the playground of the nation. Ont eh left are the Paramount Building and Hotel Astor.
Hello Dorothy I'm really having a swell time, but this place is too crowded to suit me. Hope your Nathan and you are feeling fine. StellaHere are day and night shots from my recent trip to New York City. I can only imagine what Stella would think of the crowds in Time Square today!
187- Outer Drive Link Bridge and Skyline, Chicago / Outer Drive Link Bridge connecting the North and South, one of the most valuable and magnificent engineering feats in Chicago.Postcard Message:
Dear Mom, / Here I am in Chicago. Will leave soon. Met up with two more buddies. Well am getting along fine so far. / Son / "Benny"The Link Bridge was dedicated on October 5, 1937, such a celebration that President Franklin D. Roosevelt attended.
View of Main Street, looking West, Ardmore, Okla.
3/19/12. / This is a good business town of about 8,000 population. / Many -- businesses --- good stories.Here's another view of Ardmore's Main Street. Be sure to visit yesterday's post as well to see how the town changed. In 2011, the population was almost 25,000.
I will be glad to see you to-morrow. / EthelHere's a photograph I took in the Madison Square area in June 2010:
Avenida de Hidalgo y Calle de Juan A. dela Fuente.These street scenes represent one of my very favorite vintage postcard themes. I just wish I knew more about the origin of this card.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Building, New YorkPostcard Message:
Dear Sister: Wonder if it is warm there as here. Had a card from mother said you were doing fine so glad, write me as soon as you are well and feel like writing. Love, L---Here's a view of the MetLife Tower from June 2010. According to the Interweb, MetLife moved out of the complex in 2005. The tower is currently under development as a hotel.
Magnolia Building, Dallas, TexasPostcard Message:
While waiting on my bus out will drop you a card. I bought you birthday present addressed it and your Aunt Fannie will mail it for me. Write and tell me if you get it. / Love, Mother / Address in care of Ed Gann 2537 / Cleveland Kan City Mo.The building, designed by architect Sir Alfred Blossom in the early 1920s, originally served as headquarters for Magnolia Petroleum and is now the site of a hotel. The Dallas Architecture website provides this bit of history:
In 1934, Magnolia Petroleum Company erected a large "oil derrick" on the roof that supported two 30 by 50 foot red neon signs that were in the image of Pegasus, the flying red horse, that was the corporate logo for Magnolia. Mobil, as a part of Exxon Mobil Corp. still uses the logo today. The two red horses were located 14 feet apart and revolved when placed on the building. In addition to the sign, the penthouses were illuminated at night. For many years the sign was the highest element within blocks, but by 1974 it had quit revolving. However, the Pegasus sign had become a Dallas icon. In 1977, Mobil moved their headquarters out downtown and the sign and building were given to the City of Dallas. Over the years, the skyscraper had become outdated and in 1997 the sign was turned off.Here's a different postcard of the Magnolia Building posted by the Dallas Historical Society.
FRONT: Clinic and Hotel Kahler, Rochester, Minn - 43
BACK: Rochester, "The Queen City of Southern Minnesota," has ample hotel facilities for the accommodation of the ever increasing numbers of patients visiting the Mayo Clinic. Over 1600 hospital beds are available for the care of patients.Postcard Message:
5-5-48 / Dear Mrs. Johnson / Just a word of greeting from Rochester. I am going thru the clinic here / Sincerely / Mrs. Orling.The largest hospital complex in the world, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota which sees 350,000 patients each year, still draws guests to the Kahler Grand Hotel.
General View of Genesee Street, Utica, N.Y.Postcard Message:
Dear friend / Just a line to let you no [sic] I am enjoying good health how are you and your wife and children and by the way how is the school teacher are you going to school this winter / Burt Wallace / 616 Plant St / Utica NY
Sunday Morning on Fifth Avenue The most fashionable thoroughfare in the city is at its best every Sunday morning, when the crowds go to the numerous churches on the avenue, the most important being St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Thomas, and Brick and Collegiate.
Dec 5 1908 / We leave her[e] at 115 You will hear from me later / KW
FRONT: COLUMBUS CIRCLE AND CENTRAL PARK. NEW YORK CITY
BACK: COLUMBUS CIRCLE AND CENTRAL PARK. Columbus Circle is located at the intersection of Broadway and Eighth Avenue and 38th Street. There is a magnificent statue commemorating the discovery of America by Columbus, a monument erected to the memory of the heroes who perished on the "Maine" in Havana Harbor, and a beautiful approach to Central Park.MESSAGE:
Just wanted to say Hello - big boy / Daddy. / It was foggy all day.A picture from our June 2009 trip to New York City:
MADISON SQUARE and Metropolitan Life Building, New York City. Madison Square showing Fifth Avenue at right crossed by Broadway at 23rd Street. This tract was set apart in 1811 for parade grounds, 6.84 acres of which still remain. It is bounded by Broadway and Madison Avenue and 23rd and 26th Streets. It was for a generation the centre of the Hotel and Theatre district.Message:
Hello, Sir: - / Wish you were here enjoying the sights We meet Eunice to-morrow and stay with her, and go to a show. Gee, it's tiresome chasing around. We start home Thurs. arriving there Friday. It's been very nice here. / Nora.Pictures I took at Madison Square during a June 2010 trip to New York City:
FIFTH AVENUE LOOKING TOWARD 42ND STREET / New York City / Fifth Avenue is one of the most famous of New York's thoroughfares--known throughout the world. It is bordered by smart shops, exclusive clubs, magnificent churches, and awe-inspiring skyscrapers.This postcard combines some of my favorite elements: an urban scene with many vehicles and pedestrians, advertisements painted on buildings, and lots and lots of color. Amazingly, the postcard caption didn't mention the New York City Library or its famous lions which are visible in the scene.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA / Founded in 1914 principally for Alaskan railroad, this busy, modern city is the center of gold and coal mining, fishing, and canning industries.MESSAGE:
Dear Zodie: / This a a picture of the main street of Anchorage. It is the only paved street in town. When you get here, Daddy will take you down down and buy you a new sled (as you will need one soon). / Love, DaddyIn the spring of 2010, my grandma, cousin, and I went to Anchorage. What wonderful memories we have from that trip!
