Tag Archives: 1960s

Colorado Native American Family, Ecuador

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This image shows  an extended Ecuadorian native family as they show their handiwork with wool.
The description states:
A COLORADO INDIANS’ FAMILY
with a primitive loom where they weave their cloth. – ECUADOR
–The term Colorado is no longer used, and the most likely identifier for this family is Kichwa, which identifies a linguistic group more than an ethnic one, but this group accounts for about 94% of all native Ecuadorian people.
This card was used and is dated 8 December 1966.

Palace Entrance, Knossos, Crete

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This image shows the north entrance to the ancient palace ruins of Knossos, on the Greek island of Crete.
The description states simply: Knossos, North Entrance
–The palace is known in mythology as the home of King Minos, who built a labyrinth with a Minotaur trapped inside.
This card was used and is dated 31 March 1969.

Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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This image shows a pier and much of the harbor in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, the largest city in the United States Virgin Islands.

Dorman Post Card, Riverhead, Long Island, N. Y.


The description states:
WATER FRONT SCENE AT CHARLOTTE AMALIE
St. Thomas, VIrgin Islands
–The town is named for a German noblewoman who was queen consort to the King of Denmark.
This postcard was used and is dated 5 October 1960.

Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC Canada

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This image is of the historic landmark hotel in the center of Victoria, British Columbia known and the Empress Hotel.

Published by Coast Publishers, Co., Ltd., Vancouver, Canada


The description states:
VICTORIA, B.C., CANADA
Flower baskets and Empress Hotel
–The hotel was completed in 1908, and currently has 464 rooms, and has passed through several owners over the century of operation.
This car was used and is dated 19 July 1963.

Seminole Village, Tamiami Trail, Florida

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This image shows a reconstruction of the typical Seminole living structures as they might have looked in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Curteichcolor Reproduction from Kodachrome or Ektachrome Original


There is no description on the back of this card.
The Tamiami Trail was built to provide easier access to the cities of Tampa and Miami, on opposite sides of the Florida peninsula.
This catd was used and is dated 27 March 62.

Florida Seminole Family

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This is an image of a Seminole family moving about in the Florida Everglades by means of a dugout canoe.

“Plastichrome” by Colourpicture., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.


The description states:
A colorful costumed Seminole Indian family ride their home-made dugout in Florida.
–The Seminole nation was established from Creek immigrants into Florida in the 18th Century. It is likely this family is from the Miccosukee Tribe, which has retained much of it’s native dress and traditions into the 21st Century.
This card was used and is dated 16 July 1963.

Emmett Kelly as “Weary Willie”

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This image is of the most iconic clown in America, Weary Willie as performed by the legendary Emmett Kelly.

Florida Natural Color, Inc. 101 NW 176th St., Miami 69, Fla.


The description states:
EMMETT KELLY AS “WEARY WILLIE”,
WORLD FAMOUS CLOWN.
Color Photo by H. W. Hannau
–The fame of this character is such that a museum has been built in his honor.
This card was used and is dated 25 January 1966.

Southernmost Motel, Key West, Florida

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This image shows the pool and main building of the Southernmost Motel, so called because of it’s location on the island of Key West, Florida.

Luis Azarraga, 298 Nassau Blvd., Mineola, N. Y.


The description states:
SOUTHERNMOST MOTEL
(at the end of Duval by the Ocean)
Telephone CYpress 6-6577
The newest and most modern motel in Key West. 30 Motel Room and 20 Efficiencies, 100% Air Conditioned and Heated. Our own Private Swimming Pool and Beach Facilities. T.V. Lounge, Solarium, and Shuffleboard. South and Duval Streets, Key West, Florida. A. and B. Mazur, owners and managers.
–The establishment is now known as the Southernmost Beach Resort.
This card was used and is dated 31 January 1962.

Picking Oranges, Florida

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This image shows a typical orange grove in Florida during the harvest season.

Florida Natural Color, Inc. 101 NW 176th St., Miami 69, Fla.


The description states:
Citrus Harvest In Florida
Color Photo by H. W. Hannau
–Much or most of the orange harvest in Florida is processed into juice rather than sold as whole, fresh fruit.
This card was used and is dated 15 February 1962.

Entrance Hall, My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown

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This image is of the main entry and hallway for the mansion known originally as Federal Hill, and now famous as My Old Kentucky Home.

A Natural Color Picture by W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.


The description states:
Entrance Hall, My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown, Kentucky. Of special note are the portraits of the master, John Rowan, Jr. and his lovely wife, Rebecca, the hosts of Stephen Collins Foster on the memorable visit in 1852 that inspired his most famous melody, “My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night.” Another portrait hanging in the hall is that of the builder of the home, Judge John Rowan. In 1795 he built “Federal Hill,” today known as My Old Kentucky Home.
Ektachrome by Frank Shannon.
–This card was used and is dated 5 April 1962.