Worshipful and Impressive

Postmarked 19 January 1949
Norfolk, Virginia

Postcard Caption:

Organized in 1929 with one hundred and thirty-eight charter members. It is a branch of the old Suffolk Baptist Church. The church is located in a fine residential section of Suffolk on the beautiful site of the old Gum property. The present building was erected in 1938 at a cost of over $60,000. (Plans are drawn for the erection of a corresponding educational building.) The architecture is colonial. Chimes from a melodious 21-stop Austin organ are broadcast from the stately spire. The Auditorium is worshipful and impressive. A memorial window of exquisite colors with a pictorial representation of Christ as the Good Shepard serves at the focus of worship.

Message:

This is a very pretty church. S is an old town something like Haddonfield-very interesting. Lots of lovely antiques. I'm enjoying my friends and their interest in C.S. Hope all you are fine. Love, Mamoine / Jan 19, 1949

One Hundred Years Ago: I Am Going to Get Your Waist Today

Postmarked 12 December 1912
Haverhill, Massachusetts

POSTCARD CAPTION:

Trinity Church, Boston, Mass.

POSTCARD MESSAGE:

Dear Addie - Ray has written that your cold is better - Hope it is all well by now. / I am going to get your waist today. I am in a stew just what to get for I have already got one the day I was in Boston. / Lovingly, Bessie -

Underpass and Church

Uncirculated 

Postcard Caption:

View of Underpass and First Methodist Church, Henderson, N.C. 

I am fascinated by this postcard of Henderson's First Methodist Church, which I found at an antique store in Asheville. The church building looks charming with its stained glass windows, but the underpass, despite its comforting symmetry, is such an unpleasant interruption. I wonder if it was a relic of the photograph used to create the postcard or if at the time the underpass seemed more interesting than the church itself.

I Suppose You Are Anxiously Awaiting

Postmarked 17 May 1960
Chicago, Illinois

Postcard Caption:

Cathedral of the Holy Name The magnificent Cathedral of the Holy Name is the seat of his Eminence Cardinal Stritch and the center of Roman Catholic worship in the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is a massive structure in the Gothic style and was built in 1874. Located at North State and Superior Sts.

Message:

Dear Therese: / I suppose you are anxiously awaiting the development of your pictures. I do so hope they are all good. I did so enjoy meeting you and hope we will meet again. / The "Sick Chick" Bert

The original church of the Holy Name was destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1870. The structure is again in peril; in February 2008, a piece of the ceiling collapsed and extensive renovation was conducted. Just a year later, a fire broke out on the roof. It destroyed most of the renovations. Efforts to extinguish the fire resulted in serious water damage. The church is currently working to raise funds to restore the roof and preserve the church.

Holy Name Cathedral website

Westminster Abbey, London

Uncirculated

Westminster Abbey, on which construction began in 1245 (and only completed 500 years later), is the coronation church for British royals. Many famous people are buried or commemorated there. Today, Westminster Abbey hosts the royal wedding of William and Kate.

Thanks to Beth at the Best Hearts are Crunchy for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday! Visit her blog for links to more great postcards.

Reached Here All Right

Postmarked 29 January 1908
Boston, Massachusetts

Message:

Reached here all right. Will write a letter soon. From A.

George and I saw the Park Street Church during our recent trip to Boston.

Are You A Girl Scout? I Hope So.

Postmarked 2 January 1951
Long Branch, New Jersey

Message:

Dear Millody: / I am sending you a picture of my church in Long Branch, NJ. I am a Girl Scout are you? Well I hope so. What Grade are you in? / Judy Di--mas

Choir Boys

Postmarked 27 November 1905
New York, NY

Message:

Dear Miss Braun: / Best wishes / from Ellsa