Postcard Roundup

Bill and Ed in Illinois

Mark Stevens — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:04:43 +0000

Another postcard from my “Nebraska Family” collection. This one, as is the case with many of them, was addressed to Minnie Rohlmeier in DuBois, Nebraska. Mailed from Barrington, Illinois on Jan. 8, 1907, the photo shows “Bill and Ed,” and is accompanied by the written remark, “What do we look like.” I wonder what’s the significance of the pennants they’re holding?

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Rubio Plaza

Mark Stevens — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:38:12 +0000

Circa 1930, this postcard shows Rubio Plaza. What’s Rubio Plaza you ask? Haven’t a clue, but perhaps someone will chime in that’s familiar with this landmark!

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Death-Locked Deer Heads

Mark Stevens — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:04:16 +0000

Another curious postcard from Albert’s Buckhorn Saloon, San Antonio, Texas.

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Buckhorn Saloon, Rear View

Mark Stevens — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:04:53 +0000

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Albert’s Buckhorn Saloon

Mark Stevens — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:39:25 +0000

I’ve posted some Buckhorn Curio Store/Saloon postcards in the past, but I think this is the first one I’ve seen that calls it “Albert’s.” I recently came across a slew of cool Buckhorn cards I hadn’t seen before, and I’ll share them over time. There’s a description on the back:

Front View and part of Interior of Albert’s Buckhorn Saloon. The saloon that made San Antonio, Texas famous. Note some of the many Rattlesnake Rattle designs to be seen here.

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Sud’s Pioneer Bar

Mark Stevens — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:23:56 +0000

Sud’s Pioneer Bar in Crowley, Louisiana. The linen postcard has this description on the back:

This is one bar words cannot describe. A visit is necessary for you to appreciate the many rare and beautiful trophies of the Pioneer Days. Hand made pecky cypress bar, custom built knotty pine furniture, upholstered in rich brown buckskin, thousands of cattle brands, makes Suds Pioneer Bar the most unique Bar from Coast to Coast. U. S. 90 Old Spanish Trail, Crowley, Louisiana, The Rice City of America. H. Sudwischer, Owner.

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E is for Easter

Mark Stevens — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:39:22 +0000

An early embossed Easter postcard with a bunny and two chicks. It’s interesting to note that Google searches for “Easter postcards” draws more people to Postcard Roundup than just about any other. (Stone Mountain is another biggie) Anyone know what’s going on here with the sticks/string?

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Bear Mountain Picnic

Mark Stevens — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:05:30 +0000

Probably dating from around 1912 or so, this postcard shows a picnic on New York’s Bear Mountain. I’ll take my picnics on level ground, thank you very much.

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Pan-American Casino

Mark Stevens — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:19:02 +0000

A linen postcard view of the Pan-American Exposition of 1937 in Dallas, Texas. On the back:

In the Casino, designed by Joe Mielzner, a spectacular show is presented through the 20 weeks of the Pan American Exposition. Chester Hale produced the extravaganza. Between shows, music for dancing is played by big name bands: Ted Fio-Rito, Rudy Vallee, Phil Harris and Benny Goodman.

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A Joy Ride in Florida

Mark Stevens — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:13:08 +0000

It seems that “African-Americans in Peril” was a frequent subject of postcards back in the day, most often pertaining to Florida and its alligators. That’s one big ‘gator, but these kids look like they’ve got things under control.

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