My Postcard Collection

New Hampshire & Polar Caves

2011-08-10T16:07:00.000-07:00

This postcard features the kissing bridge at Polar Caves in Plymouth, NH. I just bought this a couple of weeks ago when I went. On the back it says: "The Kissing Bridge. Polar Caves Park. Route 25, Plymouth, NH. The symbol of Early American History is found reflected in the pond at Polar Caves Park. Many early bridges were covered to protect the wood structures from weather damage. Protection from a sudden shower was often sought within the confines of a covered bridge and more than a few kisses stolen within the dark it provided. Thus the covered bridge has often been referred to as a Kissing Bridge".

This is another one from Polar Caves. The front says "I made it through the Lemon Squeeze". The Lemon Squeeze is the smallest & tightest of the caves. Of our group, only me and my boyfriend's sister, Denise, attempted it. Personally, we both thought it was easy, but we're both tiny. On the back it says, "Visit us anytime at www.polarcaves.com".

"Mt Washington (6,288') is located in the famous White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire".

"Lower Falls, Swift River, Kancamagus Highway, White Mountains, New Hampshire. New Hampshire's newest and most scenic mountain highway connecting U.S. routes 3 and 16 running between Lincoln on the Franconia Notch side and Conway in the Eastern Slopes region". Doesn't that look like such an awesome place?

"New Hampshire, Waterloo, NH, covered bridge over the Warner River"

New Hampshire

2011-08-08T11:47:00.000-07:00

"Skiing The Headwall. Mt. Washington. Photographer -- David A. Bast"

"A fall harvest scene at the 'Pemi' covered bridge in Franconia Notch State Park, NH"

"Greetings from New Hampshire's Lakes Region"

"Greetings from New Hampshire 'The Granite State'. 9th of the Original 13 states. Entered Union June 21, 1788. 2000 census population 1,235,786. State Flower: Lilac State Bird: Finch"

"New Hampshire. Granite State. Population: 925,000 estimated. Motto: Live Free or Die. Ninth of the Original Thirteen States".

"New Hampshire. The Granite State. The state of New Hampshire is famous for tourism where one can find a wealth of scenic beauty, historic sights, and family attractions".

Random Postcards

2011-08-07T19:25:00.000-07:00

Here are a bunch of somewhat random cards from the batch I recently scanned. I'm trying to group them in categories for future posts & these just sort of didn't fit.

Yum :) Can't remember where I got this one.

"Rex & Bob Go Fishing" Thought this one was pretty funny. The puppy caught a way better fish!

Blank on the inside.

"Birds of Florida"

This is from the Naswa resort in Laconia, NH. I've never stayed there, but I've driven by it about a million times. I think they sent this to me in the mail with a vacation guide. On the back it says, "Relax... unwind at the Naswa Resort on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. Waterfront housekeeping cottages, Efficiency suites, and Motel rooms. Enjoy waterside dining at the Naswa resturant or an after dinner cordial in the NazBar. World famous beach bar & grill, live music, free docking. Family owned & operated since 1935".

Antique Shop Cards

2011-08-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

These are all from various antique shops I've visited.

"White birches frame a view of a typical New England scene. Here, where majestic mountains meet the sky, and quiet waters wash lazily against the shore, one finds contentment and relaxation".

All the following cards have no caption or writing on the backs:

New Hampshire

2011-08-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

I always have so many postcards from New Hampshire, just because I've visited there so much.

The M/S Mount Washington. You can take different tours on this boat. I think it docks in multiple places, but I've only seen it at Weirs Beach, NH.

The Common Loon. "A large diving bird inhabiting lakes in the northern U.S. and most of Canada. The loon is best known for its mournful call heard at night and early morning. Loon numbers have decreased in the East because the bird is most sensitive to human and predator encroachment during the egg setting period in early summer". I never get tired of Loons!

"Aerial view of Lake Winnisquam, NH". This is the lake that I've been visiting every year since I was a child. It's right next to the more well known Lake Winnipesaukee (which is the largest lake in the state). Winnisquam is the third largest lake, with Squam Lake being the second largest.

If you can't read it, it says, "Old Man of the Mountain. Daniel Webster once said, "Men hang out their sign indicative of their respective trades; Shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men".

"Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. Jackson, Bath, Stark, Flume Bridge, Swift River Bridge, Albany, Swift River Bridge (winter)". I've recently fallen in love with covered bridges and want to visit them all!

"Lake Sunapee from the top of Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire".

"On Golden Pond, Big Squam Lake, NH. Once of America's best loved movies. Movie locations: Purgatory Cove, Thaeyer's cottage location, Gas pumps where Norman gassed his boat, Big Squam Lake, Gazebo (Where mother, Ethel, and daughter, Chelsea, had their family talk".

"Bull Moose" I've never seen a moose in the wild, but I've always wanted to.

"Bull Moose"

Random Postcards

2011-07-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

This postcard features an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Peach Blossom in the Crau, 1889. Oil on canvas, 61 x 81cm.

This postcard features an oil painting by Maximilien Luce (1858-1941), The Seine at Herblay, 1890. Oil on canvas, 20 x 31 1/4 in.

I bought this fun postcard in Rhode Island. On the back it says, "Indian Signs and Symbols. Now used as jewelry and handicrafts, are the earliest writings of the American Indian".

This one is from Bike Week, Laconia, NH. This photo was taken in Weirs Beach. I've been to the area so many times, but I've never been there during bike week.

Flea Market Cards & New Hampshire

2011-01-11T11:14:00.000-08:00

This one if from Asbury Park, N.J. and it's postmarked from Sept. 17, 1951.

This one is from the Whitter Hotel Court -- 1625 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. AAA Recommended. On U.S. 1, one mile south of Fort Lauderdale Bridge. Modern, well equipped units, heated and with tiled shower baths. Reduced summer rates. Close to restaurants and business section. Postmarked October 1950. I checked to see if the hotel still exists, but I couldn't find it.

This one is of "Royal Poinciana Tree Amidst Majestic Royal Palms, Florida". Postmarked May 7th, 1955.

"Morning twilight from the summit of Mount Washington"

"Weirs Beach Around the Turn of the Century". You can really see the similarities compared to how it looks now!

"Common Loon -Known for its mournful yodel sound and sometimes calls during the night. They are expert divers and dive to a depth of 200ft". I absolutely love loons :)

"New Hampshire's Autumn Foliage attracts travelers from across the United States and Canada".

Rhode Island + One Random

2010-11-27T14:41:00.000-08:00

On the back this one says "Gulls and Watch Hill Light".

On the back it says, "A Moving Lighthouse: Block Island's Southeast Light being moved out of danger from the edge of Mohegan Bluffs, 245 feet inland in August of 1993. This light has been in operation since 1875 and is 200 feet above the sea. Shore erosion caused the move".

This one is kind of depressing. On the back it says "The 252-ft Joy Line Steam LARCHMONT plying between Providence, R.I. and New York City on Feb. 11, 1907, collided with the schooner HARRY P. KNOWLTON 3 1.4 miles SSE of Watch Hill Light. At three degrees above zero, over 150 persons died in the tragedy. 75 frozen bodies came ashore on Black Island. Painting by Cap'n Ellery F. Thompson".

We went on one of the fishing charters from the Frances Fleet, which is where I got this. On the back it says, "The Lady Frances is one of the Frances fleet vessels and sails from the Port of Galilee located in Narragansett, RI. The Frances Fleet offers year round deep sea fishing, as well as seasonal Whale Watching. We are also available for private charters for all occasions. Catch a good time! Call us at (401) 783-4988 or visit us at FrancesFleet.com"

This one isn't from Rhode Island.. it's another from the vintage reprint series that Ocean State Job Lot did. This one has the New York State Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, Central Park West, New York, NY, C. 1925.

Now Selling Postcards!

2010-11-20T13:05:00.000-08:00

For anyone interested, I'm now selling postcard packs! Each postcard features a photo taken by me. You can find these on etsy, so please visit my shop! The full listing is below!

Sunset Postcard Pack, Includes Four Postcards

This beautiful sunset postcard pack includes four different postcards, each featuring a colorful sunset. Perfect for postcard lovers & collectors. These postcards have many uses, such as thank you notes, or just a fun way to correspond other than blank paper. They can be a perfect gift for anyone!

The back of the postcards is blank except for the location of the sunset, which is in the upper left corner. There is a divider to mark the correspondence area, and a square for a postage stamp.

The postcards measure 4.25" by 6". They are extremely colorful.. you will not be disappointed! Each photo featured in the postcards was taken by me.

If you are planning on giving these as a gift, they come wrapped in silver ribbon, with a printed tag.

If you are interested in where each photo was taken..

- The postcard in the upper left was taken at Silver Lake in Berlin, Connecticut, USA during an evening fishing trip.

- The postcard in the upper right was taken at Charlestown Breachway in Rhode Island, USA.

- The postcard in the lower left was taken at Mansfield Hollow, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA.

- The postcard in the lower right was taken at Lake Ashuelot, Washington, New Hampshire, USA.

Rhode Island

2010-11-15T14:21:00.001-08:00

These are from my trip to Rhode Island this past summer.

I love postcards like this! On the back it says "Greetings from Rhode Island. Nickname: Little Rhody. Area in Square Miles: 1,248. Entered the Union: May 29, 1790". It's worth it to look at this postcard large!

I absolutely love this one too. I bought this at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory. On the back it says "Greetings from, Charlestown, Rhode Island".

This is a pretty simple postcard, but I still like it. On the back it just says "Greetings from Charlestown, Rhode Island".

I love this one! It's worth it to look at the bigger version of this one too. It says, "Greetings from Southern New England. Southern New England is a good place to vacation and live, work, and play". I bought a few extra of this one to use for postcrossing :)

I thought this one was really funny. I saw it at a little convenience store. The back says, "Greetings from New England. Dear _____ (so you can fill in a name). I haven't written because (then you check I or We)..." Then there are a number of options to check like: Ran out of money gambling at Foxwoods, Got bombed on iced tea in Westerly, Had an affair with a dolphin in Mystic, Been in jail in Niantic, Been cruising off Block Island, Had a meaningful relationship at Misquamicut Beach, having a great time (glad you're not here), The picture I wanted to send is not on the card, trapped a beach bunny at Watch Hill, Been chasing girls in Boston, Been chasing boys in Providence, fell in love in New London, tried to hitch a ride on Atlantic Ave, being held captive in Norwich, been skinny dipping on Moonstone Beach, been looking for the beef in Narragansett, and went bankrupt at Mohegan Sun.

I would have scanned it in rather than type it out, but the scanner was not cooperating so I gave up!

Found at my Uncles House & a Few Berlin Postcards

2010-10-25T06:48:00.000-07:00

This postcard was sent from my Grandpa to my Great Grandparents. He was serving in the Navy during World War Two and had two days off, so they went to Georgia. It's postmarked from Savannah Beach, July 21 1945.

This was written to my Great Uncle from a local radio talk show host. His show was "The Bob Steele Show" on WTIC Radio (in Connecticut). Apparently he mentioned my Uncle & his "kids" (which were his baby goats) on his show. This was written in 1975.

This one has no writing or caption on the back. I have no idea who the men on the front are.

This has a Navy Sailor on the front. It is addressed to someone who's name I don't recognize, but it was never mailed and no message was written on it.

This is a postcard from my hometown. They were selling these at our town fair this year. It is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Berlin Railroad Station. It was built in 1900, so the 100th year anniversary was actually 10 years ago. As you can see, the back has a special postmark and railroad stamp.

Here is another postcard from my hometown. I bought this one at our town fair as well. It's celebrating the 225th anniversary of the incorporation of the town, 1785-2010. The front has a few photos of places around town. One the back there is a special postmark as well. The caption on the back says, "The 'Yankee Peddler' originated with the manufacture of tinware in Berlin, CT. This industry was the catalyst for other businesses on the three main streets of Berlin. Shown counterclockwise: Worthington Ridge (formerly Main St), Berlin; East Berlin; and Kensington".

Found & One Postcrossing

2010-10-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

All of these but one were found at my uncles house.

This one has information about the plane on the back: "PA-11 Piper Cub. Max Wt: 1220lb Max Baggage: 20lb Fuel: 17gal Oil: 1gal Level Flight: 90mph Max Glide or Drive: 122mph Ceiling: 14,500ft Empty Wt: 720lb Useful Load: 500lb MFG Started: April 30, 1947 HPC85 - original A-65". I think this was taken at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Canaan, CT.

This is the one I got from postcrossing. Nothing written on it, it was just sent in an envelop. On the back it says: "Zion National Park, Utah. Here pictured are two of the three Patriarchs. The Virgin River acting as natures sculptor, has carved out fantastic shapes resembling high cathedrals and temples".

I got this one from my uncle's house. I'm not sure if he visited there or if someone gave it to him. There's nothing written on the back of it.

I found this one at my uncle's house as well. This is a golf course near his house. On the back it says, "The Timberlin Golf Course, designed by Al Zikorus was opened on July 1, 1970. It is a municipal course under the direction of the Park and Recreation Commission in the town of Berlin, Connecticut. It is located in the center of Connecticut on Route 364".

Postcrossing + From Friends

2010-10-04T10:40:00.000-07:00

Here is a postcard from a family friend. On the back it says "The Charles River. Boston, Massachusetts. Thousands of Bostonians have learned the fundamentals of sailing almost in the shadow of the John Hancock Buildings at the foot of the Beacon Hill where the bold signer of the Declaration of Independence lived".

This one is also from a family friend. On the front, there is the town hall for Needham, Massachusetts. On the back it says, "Located 12 miles southwest of Boston, Needham is a pleasant suburban town. It is easily accessible to major highways and, although it is residential in character, more than 50 manufacturers on 700 other business firms are located here".

This one is from my penpal, who sent it on her trip to Denmark. On the front of the postcard, the photos are of the Henne Strand. So beautiful!

This one is from postcrossing. I can't read the text printed on the card since it's in Ukrainian. The picture on the front is called "Spring" from a series called "Seasons". It was painted by the father of the person who sent me the card.

This is another postcrossing one. The photo on the front is of Lake Travis in Austin, Texas. The photo was taken by the person who sent the card. They actually included their flickr address so you can see their other photos.

Here is another postcrossing card. On the front, there is a famous Finnish painting by Kaj Stenvall.

This card is from postcrossing. The photo on the front is a beautiful beach in Brazil. I absolutely love the stamps on this one! :)

Vintage Reprints

2010-09-23T15:27:00.000-07:00

These are some more "vintage reprints" that I bought at Ocean State Job Lot. Couldn't resist buying them!

This is a painting by Abbott Handerson Thayer, 1849-1921. The painting is called "My Children". It was painted in 1897.

This is a photo of Ezra Loomis Pound. He was an American poet and critic and author of the "Cantos". This was taken near his studio in the Latin Quarter, Paris, in 1924.

I think everyone knows who this is. Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian political and spiritual leader. This photo was taken at 10 Downing Street, London, in 1931.

This is Herman Melville, an American author. On the back it states that his novel, "Moby Dick" (1851) is considered by many to be the pinnacle of American fiction.

This is W.C. Fields (1879-1946), who was an American comedy film star. I really like the coloring on this one!

This is the Library at Lucknow University, 1936. It's ink and watercolor on colored paper and it was done by Walter Burley Griffen.

This is a poster for a Sculpture Exhibition. It is believed to have been done by Vera Block. The object on the poster is Maurice Glickman's "Destitute (Mother and Child)".

This is "Strong Woman and Child", 1925. It was painted by Yasuo Kuniyoshi.

I love this one. It's John Belushi (1949-82).

This is from the de.fin'i.tive cat by Ilyse Segal. To be honest, I have no idea what the de.fin'i.tive cat is.

I totally love this one. It's Sarah Bernhardt, a French actor. The photo was by W&D Downey, London c. 1900.

This is "The Annunciation with Saints and Donors", called the "Latour d'Auvergne Triptych", c. 1497.

This is a photo of Agatha Christi, an English author, c. 1940.

This is a photo of Edith Wharton, an American novelist (1862-1937). She was the author of "The House of Mirth" and "The Age of Innocence".

This is Robert E. Lee, an American soldier. He was the leader of the armies of the Confederacy during the Civil War. The photo was by Mathew Brady, April 1865.

I think this one is so interesting. That chair is just.. weird, but I like it! This photo was taken by Ira Nowinski in 1976.

This is Helen Hayes (b. 1900). She is known as "The First Lady of American Theater", known for her range and versatility in performing in the theater, movies, radio, and television.

This is "Boys in men's room", New York City. The photo is by Neal Graham.

Random Postcards

2010-07-21T11:31:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been so long since I updated.. there's been a lot going on. I have a ton of postcards, but I've only had time to scan a few in. So here they are!

I've always wanted to go here! On the back it says, "MAID OF THE MIST. Visitors get their most breathtaking look at Niagara Falls from a voyage on the 'MAID OF THE MIST' which takes them right up to the very base of the natural wonder in all its thundering majesty. The 'MAIDS OF THE MIST' are seen here in front of the American Falls".

This one was written to Eric's Aunt Maureen. The caption on the back says, "Here, in Canada's Capital City, a former downtown commercial street was converted into a restful and attractive green area. This was a pioneering scheme carried out against strong opposition, but since, has been copied by many cities. It has given Ottawa a quality of pleasant sociability in contrast with the more solemn environment surrounding Canada's Parliament Buildings on nearby Parliament Hill". This was sent in 1978.

This was was written to Eric's mom. The caption on the back says, "On Parliament Hill in Canada's capital, this ancient military ritual comes to life. Colours such as those carried on parade have their origin in early times when Standards or flags were used to show the position of the commander, and to form a rallying point in battle. A Regiment could suffer no greater dishonour than to lose its Colours to the enemy". This was sent in 1978.

I thought this one was pretty. It was also sent in 1978. The caption on the back says, "Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A tour boat cruises tree-lined Rideau Canal, winding through downtown Ottawa. To the right, in the background, is Convention Centre".

I love the edge on this one. It's kind of hard to see it, but all around it the edge is kind of scalloped. I have a few other cards like this and I always liked how it looks. The back of this one says, "The Gideon Putnam. On the Saratoga Spa, Saratoga Springs, NY. Known the world over for its elegance and charm... all the recreational and health facilities of America's finest Spa including Championship golf course, mineral waters & baths, famous Saratoga racing, unusual scenic surroundings... and near the world famous Saratoga Performing Arts Center".

This is one that I sent to Eric back in 2007 when I was on vacation in New Hampshire. I found it in his closest, haha. It's written in pencil so it's hard to see. The photo on the front is a sunset over Coffin Pond in the White Mountains.

I just loveee the stamps on this one. They are so fun. There isn't really anything written on it, my address was taking up most of the card. This was from postcrossing, by the way!

One Postcrossing, Two from my Uncle

2010-05-22T20:12:00.000-07:00

I found this postcard at my great uncle's house. He had a goat farm, so this card was very fitting. He participated in multiple programs within the local schools talking about his experiences as a veteran, and someone sent him this as a thank you note.

I also found this one at my great uncle's house. On the back it says, "V.F.W National Home. Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Headquarters for the world's only fully equipped and fully trained "teenage" fire department".

I recieved this one through postcrossing! It was sent from Russia. If you'd like to get a closer look at the text, just click on the photo. On the back it says, "Moscow. View of the Kremlin from the Moscow-River".

Vintage Reprints

2010-05-19T14:45:00.000-07:00

I found all of these postcards, which are vintage reprints, at our local Ocean State Job Lot. I was really excited, because they were so cheap!

This one is my favorite in the bunch. It's a print of "The Spirit of America", which was a World War One poster by Howard Chandler.

The actor Marlon Brando, photo taken by John Engstead

This one is an American Circus poster from 1904, which is on display at the Shelburne Museum, in Shelburne, Vermont.

This is a print of "Trail Riders" (1964/1965), by Thomas Hart Benton. I thought this one was so beautiful!

This is a print of the lithograph by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who lived from 1864-1901. Not going to lie.. I find this one a little creepy!

This is another World War One poster, by Walter H. Everett. It's called "Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain?". The original was a lithograph, 40 x 29 3/4".

I absolutely love this one! It's called "Harbor Scene with St. Paul's Departure from Caesarea". It was painted with oil on copper, in 1596. It's by Jan Breughel the Elder, who was Flemish. He lived from 1568-1625. I believe it's currently at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

I just love the bathing suit she is wearing in this one! The woman is Greer Garson, an Anglo-Irish leading lady. She was born in 1908 and this photo was taken in 1939.

I think everyone knows who this is! Marilyn Monroe!

This one is Rock Hudson, who was an actor. This photo was taken in 1952, by Sid Avery.

I find this one to be the most interesting. I feel like these men would have such an interesting story to tell! Apparently they were tenant farmers in Chatham County, North Carolina. Taken in 1939 by Dorothea Lange.

I find this one so amusing simply because if you compare bodybuilders today to the man in this picture, they would look nothing alike! This photo was taken in 1914, by an unknown photographer.

This is Hedy Lamarr, Austrian born film star. She was born in 1913. The photo was taken by Laszlo Willinger in 1940.

This is J. Edgar Hoover & Shirley Temple. This was taken in 1938.

This one is Susan Hayward, an American actress. This photo was taken by Paul Hesse in 1940.

This is a roadside shrine in Northern France. This was taken by Allan Burgis in 1971.

Postcrossing + one old one!

2010-04-16T11:15:00.001-07:00

This one was sent from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the back, the text under Pittsburgh says: "Between 1891 and 1911 Pittsburgh was spelled without the "h". This photo was taken in the rotunda of the Pennsylvanian, at the corner of 10th and Liberty".

I just got this one recently. I always think it's fun when they add stickers :)

This is the first cartoon postcard I've gotten! It was sent from Poland.

This one was sent from Arizona and it says "The sight of a rainbow after a desert shower is magnificent". She also included an interesting fact about the desert: "When it rains in the desert it really does have its own smell. A plant called the creosote bush makes a wax like substance to keep in H2O & fend off animals. When it rains though, it creates the smell of desert rain".

This was sent to my grandparents after they got married. The postcard is from the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida. It was mailed in November of 1947.

Found these too..

2010-03-17T17:30:00.000-07:00

Here are some more I found in a box at my Great Uncle's house!

I originally thought this was one a photo, since it's really thick & shiny, but its actually a postcard. I don't know who the little girl is, or the significance of her. Kind of reminds me of an easter dress & basket!

I'm not sure what these are actually called, but I always called them radio calling cards. After you contacted someone on your radio, you would send them one of your cards. I guess it's not really a postcard, but I'm posting it anyway!

This one has a photo of the Yankee Office in Dublin, NH. It says on the back that it's a set of 6, one from each New England State. You could buy them individually for 25 cents each, or get them free with a magazine subscription to Yankee Magazine.

I have a few from this same place. They took a skiing trip here one year, and I found all the photos along with the post cards!

Here's another one from the skiing trip.

And another :)

This one is from Great Hill Lake, in Cobalt, Connecticut. My family used to own a lake house there. But that was sold a while ago, and now we just own a lot there that we would like to build another cabin on.

Here's another one of Great Hill Lake.

This one is from the Berkshire Inn, located in Great Barrington Massachusetts. Looks like a nice little place to stay! I didn't bother blurring the address, because this is from 1941.

Another one from Great Barrington, Massachusetts!

This one was sent from some of my Uncle's friends from Bruxelles aka Brussels, Belgium. I'm not sure who they are, or what they were doing in Belgium. But this was apparently sent in 1935, so again not blurring the address.

This one was sent from Great Barrington, Massachusetts in 1947. Most likely from the skiing trip :)

Found these..

2010-03-06T14:47:00.000-08:00

I found these in a box at my Great Uncle's house!

This one has a picture of the "Old Toll Gate Sign in the Lobby of Berkshire Inn. Great Barrington, Mass".

On the back, it says: " HOTEL CHESTERFIELD. Eighteen Stories -- Absolutely Fireproof, 600 Outside Rooms and Baths, Beautifully Furnished, New York's Newest and Most Luxurious Hotel". And in pencil, it says "Room 703", which I'm guessing is the room he stayed in.

Hotel Taft

2010-02-27T21:06:00.000-08:00

This was sent to my grandparents on their anniversary, from my great uncle. At the time, he was staying at the Taft Hotel in New York, so he sent them this postcard as well!

On the back it says: Times Square's Largest Hotel, 2,000 rooms with new "Direct Reception" radio, servidor, circulating ice water, in each room. Adjacent to Radio City, 100 theatres, retail and wholesale districts. Grand Central and Pennsylvania R.R. Stations 5 minutes by taxi. B&O Motor Coach connection at door. I.R.T, B.M.T, 6th Ave and 8th Ave, Subway stations, Capitol Bus Terminal, just around the corner.
Going up the side it says in bold letters: And now... television in many guest rooms.

From Eric

2010-02-18T18:52:00.000-08:00

Well it's been a few weeks since I've updated.. I've been really busy with school! These postcards are from my boyfriend, Eric :)

This is the first postcard he ever got me. I think this one is from four-ish years ago? He bought this when he was on vacation with his family in Rhode Island. I've always really liked this one!

This one is from three years ago. This was the first year that I went on vacation with his family, and the summer before I started college. On the front, there is the Block Island Ferry. The passage says: "Block Island is reached by ferryboat from Point Judith & Providence, Rhode Island and New London, Connecticut".

Eric attached this one to my Christmas presents this year :) It's from Kent Falls State Park, in CT. I'm really excited to go! The passage says: "Kent Falls State Park, scenic roadside parkland and picnic area along side Housatonic River". The water fall there is supposed to be really pretty, so I can't wait to take some photos!

This is another one I got for Christmas this year. It's from Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. I've never been there, but it looks pretty!

Postcrossing

2010-01-30T13:19:00.000-08:00

These are all postcards I got through postcrossing! You can click on them to make them bigger, if you'd like to read them!

Random

2010-01-24T20:57:00.001-08:00

You can obviously see where this one is from! My penpal sent this to me when she visited there. She numbered the photos on the front & states what they are.

A few years ago, my little brother went to New York City & got this at the Empire State Building. He also bought me some shot glasses!

Two years ago, my neighbors went to Austria on vacation & they sent this to us :)

This is another one from my penpal. On the top of this one, there is a book mark you can detach if you want!

Found

2010-01-19T18:03:00.001-08:00

Last week, I cleaned out my closet & I found these postcards scattered in a few boxes. So here they are!

I got this one at some point during elementary school, so probably about ten-ish years ago. On the back it says: "Most of the cranberry crop is harvested on flooded bogs and loaded into waiting trucks. These berries are headed for freezers today, later destined for sauce and juice".

I got this one on the same trip as the first one I posted. On the back it says: "The Mayflower II is a full size replica of the first ship that carried European settlers to the shores of America in 1620".

I got this one either in elementary or middle school, so it's pretty old as well!

This one was where we stayed in Cape Cod. The website for the hotel is here. I don't really remember too much about the hotel, other than I was disappointed by the pool because it was a lot smaller than it looks in the photos.

This one I got at Epcot seven-ish years ago. I remember really liking Epcot! When we go back to Florida, we'll have to go there again.

This one is really shiny, haha! On the back it says: "Mickey & Minnie. Two of the Magic Kingdom's most famous residents welcome you to join them for fun and excitement at Walt Disney World".