Casts, Bronzes, and Marbles

Uncirculated

Postcard Caption:

Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO. Located on Art Hill, Forest Park. Built during the World's Fair as a permanent building. Lovers of art will enjoy viewing the comprehensive collection of the works of the great artists of the world. Casts, bronzes, and marbles, perhaps the best in existence, form one of its most beautiful and interesting collections.

Saint Louis Art Museum Website 

I'll Bet You Seen Some Beautiful Scenes

Postmarked 4 January 1944

Message:

Thank you I liked your card very much. So let's exchange again soon. I'll be you seen some beautiful scenes on your trip to Pensacola. Next time I'll try to have a card from my hometown to exchange with you. / Bessie Barnstable / Edwarsdville, Illinois / R. R. #4

Forest Park opened in 1876, and now houses many St. Louis attractions garnering over 12 million visitors a year.

"I present to you, the people of St. Louis, your own, this large and beautiful Forest Park for enjoyment of yourselves, your children and your children's children forever ... The rich and poor, the merchant and mechanic, the professional man and day laborer, each with his family and lunch basket, can come here and enjoy his own ... all without stint or hindrance."

Chauncy F. Shultz

June 24, 1876

Opening Ceremony for Forest Park

Forest Park Website

I Hope to Explain

Postmarked 17 November 1919
St Louis, MO

Message:

Dear Mr. Reddall / Sorry I had to leave in such a hurry but hope to explain matters later, now -- St. Louis, a very pleasing (?) trip feel fine and dandy / Love(?), / M-

What an intriguing message! I wonder why she had to leave in such a hurry. It sounds scandalous.

The card itself is interesting to me, too. Still shows horse drawn carriages, and a touch of the fashion of the day. Eads Bridge was finished in 1874, and was the first bridge in St. Louis to cross the Mississippi.

ARRA Fact Sheet
Built St. Louis