Monthly Archives: June 2016

Mission Grove Residence and Chapel, Plymouth, Minnesota

This image shows the same Memorial Chapel as the previous post, but this time from the right side of the building rather than the left.
There is no description on the back of this card.
–Most interesting is to compare the left side of this image with the left side of the previous posting. In the former, there is only trees, and here there is a fully constructed sizable structure, as well as modifications to the front landscape of the chapel, most notably an apparent stairway from the chapel down to the entrance of the Residence.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Mission Grove Memorial Chapel, Plymouth, Minnesota

This image shows the main chapel building on the Mission Grove campus, known as the Memorial Chapel, as it looked shortly after completion.
There is no description on the back of this card.
–This is described as an early completion photo because there is another photo of the same area with a large building where here there are trees.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Mission Grove Entrance and Inn, Plymouth, Minnesota

This image is taken from the top of one of the chapels on the campus of Mission Grove/Farms, and looks down on the entrance drive and the inn for guests and visitors.
There is no description on the card.
–The building in the left foreground is a chapel that will be shown in a couple of later postings. The view shows a pair of vehicles which indicate that this card dates from the 1930s.

Mission Farms Views from Medicine Lake, Plymouth, MN

This image shows the view of the Mission Farms buildings as viewed from the south on Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Minnesota.
There is no description on the back of this card.
–The founding organization has a short history of this site, which will be detailed over the next two weeks. The Mission Farms was a working farm that provided work and assistance to those in need. It was established in 1927, and served a large number of people during the ensuing depression.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Doubletop Mountain and Grassy Pond, Maine

This image shows the so-called Doubletop Mountain in the center background as viewed from the outlet of Grassy Pond, located in Baxter State Park in central Maine.

American Art Post Card Co., Boston, Mass.


There is no description on the back of this card.
Grassy Pond is a name given to multiple locations in Maine. This one appears to be in Somerset County, near Holeb, Maine, and is quite small and shallow, less than 2 feet.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Kennebec River, Maine

This image shows a much better view of the Kennebec River than the previous posting. At this point, which is not identified, the river is fairly wide and shallow.

Bicknell Mfg. Co., 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states simply: THE KENNEBEC
–Before construction of the Edwards Dam, the river was an important spawning ground for Atlantic fish. The dam was removed in 1999.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Kennebec Valley, Maine

This image, taken from the high ground above the town of Bingham, shows the Kennebec River valley as it appears in central Maine.

Bicknell Mfg. Co., 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states simply: KENNEBEC VALLEY FROM BINGHAM HEIGHTS
–The Kennebec River is just visible at the far right and left of the middle ground of the photo.
This image likely dates from the 1930s.

Biddeford Pool Beach, Maine

This image shows the beach that lines the town of Biddeford Pool, Maine. The Pool is a tidal basin off of Sacco Bay.

Bicknell Mfg. Co., 16 Pitt St. Portland, ME


The description states:
BEACH, BIDDEFORD POOL, MAINE
–The pool is not particularly close to the town of Biddeford, and in fact is closer to the town of Kennebunkport, known as the home of the Bush family, source of two American Presidents.
This card likely dates from the 1930s.

Portland Head Light, Maine

This image shows the historic landmark called the Portland Head Light, which illuminates the southern edge of Casco Bay and the approach to Portland, Maine. The lighthouse was completed in 1790 and the light first lit in 1791.

H.J. Burrowes Company, Portland, Maine


The description states:
PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT
Portland Harbor, Maine
–The land and associated outbuildings are in the city limits and owned by the city of Cape Elizabeth, while the lighthouse and keeper’s house are owned and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.