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Sandia Loop Road, Bernadillo, New Mexico

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This image shows the view of the Rio Grande valley from the summit of the Sandia Mountain crossing via the Sandia Loop Road.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
A-20  SANDIA LOOP ROAD, NEAR ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
The scenic Rim Drive one the crest of the Sandia Mts. to Bernadillo is one of surpassing beauty and interest. From the summit one has an unobstructed view for a hundred miles in every direction, the Rio Grande Valley, the extinct volcanoes, the city of Albuquerque, and to the north Bernadillo and several villages nestle in the foothills. To the west Mt. Taylor, 75 miles distant, dominates the scene on a clear day.
–This road appears to have been replaced by more modern construction with the growth of Albuquerque and development of higher quality highways.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Elephant Rock, Tijeras Canyon, New Mexico

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This illustration shows the so-called Elephant Rock as viewed from the highway as it passes on into Tijeras Canyon in New Mexico.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
A-37 — ELEPHANT ROCK ON HIGHWAY U.S. 66 ENTERING TIJERAS CANYON, EAST OF ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.
This well known landmark comes into view shortly after entering Tijeras Canyon of the Sandia Mountains, eastbound out of the city for Santa Rosa, Tucumcari and West Texas points.
–It appears the fanciful name did not catch on, as the formation is not easily identified on line today. The word Tijeras means scissors.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Navajo Family, New Mexico

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This image shows an extended Navajo family in front of a typical domicile wearing clothes common for the 20th Century, and for the women, for some time before.

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The description states:
14–NAVAHO INDIANS AT HOME
The Navajo Indians, 50,000 in number, show little influence of the advance of civilization, living by the primitive methods of their forefathers. Many of them live in such remote districts far from civilization that they seldom see a white man.
Their hand made blankets, of wool from the sheep raised by them are known for their unexcelled quality and design throughout the world. Their hand made jewelry is as much sought for.
–This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Navaho Silversmith, Gallup, New Mexico

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This image shows a Native American from the Navajo nation working at his anvil on silver jewelry.
There is no description on the back of this card.
–Of interest in this picture is the anvil in use, which is a small section of rail from a railroad somewhere, which is in turn nailed to a circular piece of wood as it’s base.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Off the Hi-way Court, Savannah, Illinois

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This image shows a road leading to a collection of separate cottages that make up the Off the Hi-Way Court, an early version of motel.
The caption states:
OFF THE HI-WAY COURT
3 BLOCKS OFF ROUTE 64
SAVANNA, ILLINOIS
PHONE 6844
–There is no additional description on the back of this card, as it is a typical photo-card converted from a photo by stamping the back with postcard markings.
Savanna, Illinois is on the border of Illinois and Iowa, separated by the Mississippi River. It is very unlikely this establishment still exists.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Lincoln Tomb External View, Springfield, Illinois

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This image shows the outside of the Lincoln Monument complex, showing the obelisk, the statue and the bronze head exhibited outside, as well as the entrance to the tomb on the lower level.
There is no description on the back of this card.
Currently this is better known as the Lincoln Tomb, no doubt to help differentiate this structure from other monuments to Lincoln (especially the one in Washington, D.C.).
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Lincoln Cenotaph, Springfield, Illinois

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This image shows the memorial cenotaph that sits above the tomb of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
Two feet back of this cenotaph and ten feet below the floor lies the immortal Lincoln. The flags shown in the background represent the states where the life of the Lincoln generations have lived. In addition to the body of Lincoln, the monument contains the bodies of Mrs.Lincoln and three of the four Lincoln children.
–The room visible here was redecorated in this style in 1931, but has changed little in the intervening decades.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Lincoln Home, Springfield, Illinois

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This image shows the home where president-to-be Abraham Lincoln lived in the years just prior to his election to the President of the United States in 1861.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


The description states:
This is the only home Lincoln ever owned and was occupied from1844 until the family moved to Washington in 1861. Here three sons were born, Edward, William and Thomas; and here Edward died.
The house was built in 1839 by the Rev. Charles Dresser, the Episcopal Minister, who married Lincoln and Mary Todd three years later. Abraham Lincoln bought this house in 1844 for $15000. Originally a story and a half the full second story was added in 1856 for $1300 and the North front room became Mr. Lincoln’s bedroom.
The house contains many of the original Lincoln possessions and is open to the public from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. daily.
–The house is now part of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Tuck Box Shop, Carmel, California

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This image shows a shop called The Tuck Box in the main shopping district of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It’s old English architecture has made it a landmark in Carmel for many decades.

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The description states:
Unusual buildings like the one pictured on this post card make Carmel a most interesting and picturesque little city. There is a fairy tale atmosphere to these quaint Dolores Street shops which lend enchanting atmosphere to a trip through the town.
–Carmel-by-the-Sea was a small town when this image was produced and remains a small town today. It’s location on a steep hill leading down to the Pacific Ocean at Carmel Beach make it both a shopping destination and a vacation spot.
The name used here, The Tuck Box, was first used in the early 1940s, so this image likely dates from that time.

Motel Avalon, San Mateo, California

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This image is an artist’s rendition of the Motel Avalon as it looked in its heyday.
The description states:
MOTEL AVALON
50 MODERN UNITS
KITCHENETTES — GARAGES
Reasonable Rates
—A view of the site today shows that the buildings still exist, and were added to over the years, but the site is now fenced off and unused.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.