This image highlights the doctor’s office as it would have appeared around the turn of the century. The doctor’s working desk is to the right, and the small cabinet in the center of the picture is in fact the examining table. There are leaves on both ends of the table for allowing the patient to lay flat and have their head and legs supported.
The description states:
OFFICE OF THE PIONEER MINDEN DOCTOR
30,000 items in 22 buildings on 3 city blocks, showing man’s progress over the past 120 years. 132 Miles West of Lincoln, Nebr., on U. S. 6.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.
Tag: 1960s
Toy Collection, Pioneer Village, Minden, Nebraska
After a break of several months, we return to the Pioneer Village first displayed here. This card shows a substantial number of the toys representing the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The description states:
TOYS OF GRANDMOTHER’S DAY
Here you see a portion of the Toy Shop in the Pioneer Village. There is a Teddy Bear with was named after Teddy Roosevelt upon his return from an African hunting trip. You can also see a portion of the circus. Not visible is a collection of antique mechanical toy banks, of which 200 different models were made between 1856 and 1910.
–This card and the others from this series date from the 1960s.
Citizens State Bank, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This card illustrates another domed building, this time built on the design of R. Buckminster Fuller, who invented the geodesic dome. It was originally the headquarters for the Citizens State Bank when built. It is commonly referred to as the Gold Dome building.
The description states:
CITIZENS STATE BANK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This beautiful, modernistic, geodesic dome bank building located at N. W. 23rd and Classen Blvd., was built at a cost in excess of one million dollars.
–Since its construction the building has passed through several hands, and was at risk of demolition until preservationists mobilized to keep the building intact. Most recently it has been empty, but there are plans for occupancy in 2014, pending extensive renovation.
The building was completed in the late 1950s, so this card likely dates from the 1960s.
Church of Tomorrrow, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This unusual structure is part of a larger complex of buildings, of which this is the main place of worship. The Church of Tomorrow is the home of the First Christian Church congregation. It, and the associated buildings, were constructed in the late 1950s.
The description states:
‘CHURCH OF TOMORROW’
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The First Christian Church, located at 3700 North Walker, known as the “Church of Tomorrow”, is one of the most beautiful and unusual sights in Oklahoma City.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.
Oklahoma State Capitol, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Shown here at dusk, with the outside lights on, is the capitol building for the Oklahoma state government. In the foreground and far right background are oil derricks.
The description states:
Oklahoma State Capitol and oil derricks at night.
–The derrick is a tower that allows the drilling pipe to be positioned in a straight line as it enters the drill hole. This photo likely dates from the 1960s
City Skyline, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Another view of the downtown skyline, this one likely at dusk with an extended exposure time, as indicated by the streaked taillights in the lower left. The buildings in the background are the same as the ones in the previous two views.
The description states:
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Beautiful skyline of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is believed to be the largest city in area in the Nation.
–By this time, the 1960s, the claim to size was possibly still valid, but currently the largest city in the contiguous 48 states is Jacksonville, Florida, 147 square miles larger than Oklahoma City.
There are several Alaskan cities which are larger than either of the above, by virtue of their land area encompassing the entire county or regional boundaries. These cites are for the most part sparsely populated.
Main Street at Night, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Continuing with night views of Oklahoma City, this one features the nearby Main Street business district as it looks during the evening business hours. The buildings appear brilliantly lit because of the long exposure time, as revealed by the car headlights in the lower right.
The description states:
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
Night view of Main Street – Downtown Oklahoma City
–The car present in the photo indicate this card is from the 1960s.
Park Avenue Night Fountains, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
In contrast to the previous image, this one is taken from almost the same location, showing the fountain as it looks lit up at night, with the Park Avenue buildings illuminating the background.
The description states:
PARK AVENUE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Park Avenue at night, with the fountain and pool in the foreground.
–This photo is also likely from the 1960s.
Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This postcard begins a week of views in the eponymous capital of Oklahoma. This particular view of Park Avenue shows the park and fountains and the three and a half block length of the road. Crossing just past the fountains is Latting Circle. It appears from the more current photo that there has been a clock installed at the edge of the fountain in more recent years.
The description on the back states:
PARK AVENUE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Looking east on Park Avenue, one of the beautiful and principal avenues in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City.
–The cars present in the photo indicate this card is from the 1960s.
Sutton’s Wagon Wheel Motel, St. Ignace, Michigan
Much like the previous motel, this is also located in St. Ignace, Michigan, near the Mackinac Bridge. The original buildings were constructed in 1947, just after World War 2 to anticipate the new mobility and urge to travel of the era.
The description states:
SUTTON’S WAGON WHEEL
Motel – Restaurant – Cabins
On U.S. 2 – 4 Miles West of St. Ignace, Michigan
Overlooking Straits and Lake Michigan
Our Motto
“Recommended by Our Patrons”
Completely Modern Motel & Cabins. Wall to Wall Carpeting. Electric Heat – T.V. – Tubs & Showers in Motel-Showers in Cabins. Restaurant specializing in Chicken – Steaks – Chops and Fish Dinners.
Home Made Pies. Marie and Austin Sutton Owner-Operators
–This construction is unusual in that it includes both free standing cabins of the early phase of motel construction, and the more typical contiguous room construction that followed shortly thereafter. The buildings still stand, though the establishment has changed hands and changed names to Pointe La Barbe Inn. This photo was taken in the 1960s.