This is an image of an American Civil War era cannon situated on the edge of Lookout Mountain overlooking the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee on the far side of the river below.
The description states simply:
CANNON ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE
–The cannon is a reminder of the Civil War era Battle of Lookout Mountain, fought here in 1863.
The card was used and is dated 21 June 1961.
Category: Postcards From Another Millennium
Postcards from various decades of the 20th century.
Fort Nashborough, Tennessee
This is an image of Fort Nashborough, a stockade fort which would be the focal point of settlers who would found Nashville, Tennessee.
The description states:
FORT NASHBOROUGH
Nashville, Tennessee
This replica of Fort Nashborough is a faithful reproduction of the original log fort build in 1780 on the banks of the Cumberland River. Built on the same site, the block houses and stockade appear as they did in the day when the Fort withstood the savage attacks of the Cherokees and Creeks.
–The purpose of the fort was to defend the encroaching European settlers against attacks by the Cherokee indian tribes which were resisting settlement in the area.
The current structures were built in the 1960s, but have become decrepit and are slated for demolition and reconstruction in 2017.
This postcard was used and is dated 21 July 1971.
Florada Club and Motel, Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
This image shows the restaurant and bar sections of the Florada Club and Motel, located in the town of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin.
The description states:
FLORADA CLUB AND MOTEL: Located on Lake Michigan and has a beautiful swimming beach, boating, public dock and launching ramp. Golf and riding nearby — Dining room featuring open-pit barbecue — Coffee shop — Entertainment nightly — Newly built ultra modern motel with electric heat and carpeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Florian Kwaterski
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
–On the left side of the top picture is an entrance to another room, labelled The Lamp Lighter Room. This may be the name of the club room shown at the bottom of the card.
It appears that this establishment no longer exists. This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
This is an aerial view of the small town of Baileys Harbor, with a population slightly over 1000.
The description states:
BAILEY’S HARBOR, WISCONSIN – Aerial View
Door County
–The dock shown in the previous post does not appear in this picture, unless it is the remnant just above the larger, straighter dock in the center of the photo.
This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.
Bailey’s Harbor Dock, Wisconsin
This image shows the commercial fishing pier and boat dock for Bailey’s Harbor, in Door County, Wisconsin. It was named for the builder, a Mr. Wenniger.
The description states:
C. G. Wenniger
Fishing and Boat Dock
Bailey’s Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin
–The commercial nature of the dock is indicated by the existence of the rail tracks built to facilitate the movement of fish from the dock to the greater security of land. Without this rail, it would be required to move the catch in wagons by human power or to drive vehicles onto the dock, which likely was not strong enough for them. The dock appears to be in deteriorating condition, and does not appear to exist any more.
The postcard is dated 1958.
Boynton Chapel, Door County, Wisconsin
This image is of an old Stavkirke or stave church, known as Boynton Chapel, located in Björklunden in Door County, Wisconsin. A stave church is one made from post and lintel construction with timber framing. Most exist in Norway.
The description states:
BOYNTON CHAPEL
Bailey’s Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin
Replica of a 15th Century Stavkirke.
It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan just south of Bailey’s Harbor.
–In fact, the chapel echoes an earlier, 12th century building style, and was erected between 1939 and 1947 by the Boynton family.
This postcard is dated 1958.
Ridges Sanctuary Range Lights, Door County, Wisconsin
This image shows two lighthouses known as the Bailey Harbor Range Lights, in the Ridges Sanctuary, located on the Lake Michigan coast of Wisconsin in Door County. Clicking on the image will give a larger version, which shows the second light more clearly in the far background among the trees.
The description states:
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The Ridges Sanctuary, north of Bailey’s Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin. A natural shrine for the preservation of native wild flowers and animals. Located here are the Range lights built in 1870 to guide ships into the harbor.
–There is a third component of the range lights, located approximately where the photographer was standing, which is a skeleton tower allowing ships to identify the location in less favorable lighting.
This postcard is dated 1962.
Cana Island, Door County, Wisconsin
This image shows the small Lake Michigan island called Cana Island, located off the coast of Wisconsin. Most notable is the Cana Island Light at the tip of the island.
The description states:
CANA ISLAND
Aerial view of the lighthouse near Bailey’s Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin.
–While it is not obvious here, the island has been connected to the mainland by a causeway, just visible at the leftmost point of the island.
This postcard likely dates from the 1950s.
Eagle Tower, Peninsula State Park, Wisconsin
This is an image of the observation tower called Eagle Tower, which provides a 360º view of the surrounding state park. It replaced an earlier tower in the same location.
The description states:
Eagle Tower, Peninsula State Park — Door County — Wisconsin. One hundred ten (110) steps take one to the top platform of 75 foot Eagle Tower. A view from this point which is 255 feet above lake level is well worth the effort.
–The tower is still extant in this location, but has been closed to visitors due to its deteriorating condition.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Cave Point, Door County, Wisconsin
This image shows Cave Point, the location illustrated in an earlier posting from this week, but this time from the lake side, giving a better view of the actual cave.
The description states:
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CAVE POINT, SOUTH OF JACKSONPORT
Door County, Wisconsin
—Cave Point Park is a popular tourist destination for travelers from many states, but is sometimes overlooked as it is a county park and not a state or national park. The eroded limestone shoreline gives the place it’s name.
This card is dated 1963.