This lovely scene is of the pool overlooking the river that runs close by the Bellingrath Gardens.
The description states:
BELLINGRATH GARDENS, MOBILE, ALABAMA…showing the pool in front of the Bellingrath home, overlooking the Isle-Aux-Oies River (River of Fowl).
The Isle-Aux-Oies River is a channel that flows primarily parallel to Mobile Bay, along the land at the western edge of the bay entrance.
This photo, like the others in this series, dates from the 1960’s.
Tag: 1960s
Flowered Path, Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Alabama
Another pastoral scene at the Bellingrath Gardens, this time of a unidentified path through the elaborate landscaping.
The description on the back states:
BELLINGRATH GARDENS, MOBILE, ALABAMA…showing one of the many paths lined with Camellias, Azaleas and other colorful flowers.
Images from this series date from the 1960s.
Grotto, Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Alabama
A tranquil view of a flagstone structure with a gentle waterfall in the Bellingrath Gardens.
The description states:
BELLINGRATH GARDENS, MOBILE, ALABAMA
…showing the Grotto in front of the Bellingrath home on the banks of the Isle-Aux-Oies River.
The card is undated and unused, but is part of a larger series that dates from the 1960s.
John Bragg Home, Mobile, Alabama
This week features the Bellingrath Gardens and surroundings in Mobile, Alabama. The first image is of the John Bragg home, more commonly known now as the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.
The description on the back states:
HISTORIC BRAGG HOME, MOBILE ALABAMA
Framed by magnificent live oaks, carpets of green lawn, and bordered by colorful azaleas, this beautiful old home was often visited by the famous Confederate General Braxton Bragg and is a favorite tourist attraction. Located at 1906 Spring Hill Avenue.
The card was not used, but others in the series date from the 1960s.
Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts
This folio shows some views of the historical site of the Pilgrim landing and settlement from the early 17th century. The spelling is correct as confirmed by the folio cover, since the spelling rules of that time were less well defined.
Performers re-enact several types of activity from the Pilgrim era on site for the visitor’s entertainment and education. As with many such recreations, only a best estimate of the activities and appearances are possible, and the more negative elements of these scenes are quietly overlooked.
The folio was used and is visibly postmarked 1966.
Telephone Equipment, Pioneer Village, Minden, Nebraska
Along with many other collections at the Pioneer Village is this display of early phone equipment for central offices, homes and businesses.
The description states:
TELEPHONES & SWITCHBOARDS
First Bell to Latest Automatic
These are just a few of the 20,000 items, in 20 buildings, on 2 city blocks, showing man’s progress since 1830. 132 Miles West of Lincoln, Nebr., on U.S. 6.
— Considering how phone use has changed, with so many abandoning land-line phones for cellular, there may not be much more to add to this exhibit representing home phones.
General Store Interior, Pioneer Village, Minden, Nebraska
The view now moves into the general store, overflowing with items representative of many eras and styles.
Pride of place is taken by the wood burning stove, the sole heat for the building and a common center of activity for customers, family and friends. Also notable is the cuspidor, or spittoon, at the lower left corner of the stove apron. While attractively displayed in this location, the nearby stove gave off considerable heat, and placing a brass spittoon this close would have caused quite foul smells to emerge from the heated waste liquid contained there.
The description states:
OLD GENERAL STORE
Shelves Bulging With Bygone Items
This is a replica of a store that stood at Stamford, Nebr., now on the green, at the Harold Warp Pioneer Village, Minden, Nebr.
Here can be seen 20,000 items in 20 buildings, on 2 city blocks, showing man’s progress over the past 120 years.
Located 132 Miles West of Lincoln, Nebr., on U.S. 6.
Indian Fort and Stockade, Pioneer Village, Minden Nebraska
This image of Pioneer Village features a view of the type of blockhouse and fence that was common for settlements in the Indian Territory. Next to that, the classic general store.
The description states:
THE ELM CREEK INDIAN FORT WITH STOCKADE AROUND IT
Built in 1869
Moved from Cowles, Nebraska, and The General Store, shelves bulging with items of bygone days.
These are just two of the 20 buildings, on 2 city blocks, housing 20,000 items, showing man’s progress since 1830. Located 132 Miles west of Lincoln, Nebr., on U.S. 6.
— The cards in this series date from the 1960s.
One Room Schoolhouse, Pioneer Village, Minden Nebraska
Continuing to explore Pioneer Village, this card focuses on a old American country tradition, the one room schoolhouse, where children of all ages would gather to study together under the tutelage of the solitary teacher.
The description states:
ONE-ROOM COUNTRY SCHOOL WITH DESKS, BOOKS AND RECORDS INTACT
One of 20 buildings, on 2 city blocks, housing 20,000 items, showing man’s progress since 1830. Located 132 Miles West of Lincoln, Nebr., on U.S. 6.
This card, like the entire series, dates from the 1960s.
Aerial View, Pioneer Village, Minden Nebraska
Comparing the introduction card to this aerial view, you can see many of the same buildings from a position above and to the left. This picture captures much of the park grounds.
The description on the back is quite lengthy, unusual for a postcard:
THE VILLAGE GREEN – On the Village Green, from left to to right, are the Old Elm Creek Indian Fort and Stockade; People’s Store – its shelves lined with items of a bygone age; the old Land Office, where homesteaders filed their claims; the Fire House, with all types of old fire fighting equipment; U. P. Windmill, moved from Agate, Colo; old Lowell Depot, where homesteaders arrived at the end of the line; Water Tower that supplied water for locomotives; the one-room country school; Sod House; China Shop; and the first church built in Minden in 1884.
This collection of cards dates from the 1960s.