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Hotel Mason, Claremore, Oklahoma

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This illustration is of the Hotel Mason, an establishment that, at the time of this card, hosted the largest unique gun collection in private hands.

MWM Color Litho “Buryheen” Finished Made only by MWM Aurora, Mo.


The description states:
MASON HOTEL – CLAREMORE, OKLA.
The home of the largest gun collection of its kind, in the world. No two guns alike.
–The hotel was built in 1910, closed in 1974 and was demolished in 1986. The gun collection was moved to a dedicated museum.
This card was used and is dated 3 July 1953, though the cars illustrated indicate the image was created in the late 1940s.

Fawn and Doe, Beulah, Michigan

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This image is a an artwork depicting a whitetail doe with its fawn as they stand in a meadow.

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


There is no description on the back of this card. Beulah, Michigan is on the lower peninsula of Michigan, near the Lake Michigan shoreline, a short distance southwest of Traverse City.
This card was used and is dated 16 Aug 1956.

Prehn and Babcock Confectionery, University of Illinois

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This image shows one of the eating room of the Prehn and Babcock Confectionery, located on the campus of the University of Illinois, in Urbana.

Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, U.S.A.


There is no description on the back of the card.
It is understood that the confectionery was built in the summer of 1928. It is not known if the establishment still exists.
This card likely dates to the 1930s.

YMCA Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

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This card is an illustration of the massive YMCA Hotel as it existed in Chicago, Illinois. It was originally intended for accommodating single men at inexpensive rates, but with the depression expanded it’s clientele to the large numbers needing housing.

Weber Litho Company, Chicago


The description states simply:
Y.M.C.A. HOTEL – CHICAGO
WABASH AVE NEAR 8TH ST.
–The hotel was closed with the declining fortunes of the surrounding neighborhood in 1979, but has been reopened since 1985 as an apartment building.
This card was used and is dated 31 May 1920.

Federal Building and Towers, Chicago World’s Fair

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This illustration shows an artist’s depiction of the Federal Building as it looked during the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933. It was held in Chicago to commemorate a century since the founding of the city. It was also known as the Century of Progress.

C.T. Art-Colortone; Max Rigot Selling Co., Chicago


The description states:
THREE FLUTED TOWERS AROUND DOME
OF FEDERAL BUILDING
CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR
These three fluted towers 150 feet high around the dome of the Federal Building represent the three branches of government — administrative, legislative and executive. The towers are illuminated at night.
1833 Century of Progress 1933
Chicago World’s Fair
–The more familiar description of the the branches of government are judicial, legislative and executive. The building was designed by the Bennet, Burnham and Holabird firm.
This postcard was used and is dated 25 September, 1933. Other postcards of this event are here.

Science and Learning Center, North Park College, Chicago, Illinois

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This image shows the then new facility for science education built on the North Park College campus in 1966.

Photo by Varde Studio


The description states:
SCIENCE-LEARNING CENTER
Erected in 1966 on the North Park College campus, Chicago, the Science-Learning Center is a multi-purpose complex comprised of the Carlson Memorial Tower (seven story classroom unit), Wikholm Memorial Laboratories (ground level), and Lecture Hall-Auditorium.
–The building is no longer the main science center, as a new building has recently been opened. It remains the largest classroom building with science labs on the ground floor. Some space has been reallocated to an art gallery.
As indicated in the description, this image dates from 1966.

Monsanto Hall of Chemistry, Disneyland, Anaheim, California

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This image is a modern illustration of the building occupied by Monsanto Corporation on the grounds of Disneyland in the Tomorrowland section. It was best known as the Hall of Chemistry, which served to feature new discoveries and developments in chemistry and plastics by the company.
The description states:
in Tomorrowland
“The CHEMITRON…in Monsanto Chemical Company’s Hall of Chemistry…symbolizing for visitors the amazing processes of chemistry:that transforms eight basic materials found in nature into thousands of chemicals and plastics.
–This building was the first of four attractions sponsored by Monsanto over the years. The last one, Adventure Thru Inner Space, closed in 1986 to be replaced by Star Tours. This image dates from the 1950s.

Sweethearts of the Desert, Burros, New Mexico

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This image shows what could be another image of the same burro shown previously by the name of Rags. This would fit in with the description on the previous card indicating that Rags was in the company of his mother, who could be pictured here with him.

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


The description states:
THE BURRO
is unconsciously a comedian — wise and adverse to labor. These hardy shaggy little animals were introduced into the Southwest by the Spaniards, and proved indispensable in the mines and on the desert. They have multiplied to great droves in some sections, and do a great deal of damage.
–At the current time the total population of wild burros in the United States is less than 5000, while there are about 3 million in Mexico. This postcard dates from the 1940s.

Rags, Wild Burro, New Mexico

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This is an endearing image of the wild burro known as Rags. It was apparently a popular tourist attraction for the era.

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


The description states:
N-4 I WANT MY MAMA
When the photographer found this baby bro and its mother out on the hot desert — it was an effort to separate them. The baby would call pitifully for its MAMA.
–This burro would also be portrayed on other souvenir items such as this plate. This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Palisades, Cimmaron Canyon, New Mexico

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This image shows a portion of the high, sheer walls that form the Cimmaron Canyon Palisades in New Mexico. This formation is known as a sill, a formation made of lava that has flowed from a dike to cover other landforms.

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


The description states:
71 PALISADES IN CIMMARON CANYON, N. M.
On Highway 64 from Baton to Taos, N. M., we pass over one of the most beautiful views in the section of the Rockies.
Many artists journey from N. Y. and eastern points to paint its grandeur upon canvas.
In pioneer days it was a dangerous and treacherous route for the traveler as behind many a rock, a blood-thirsty savage lurked.
–The language of the last sentence is clearly from a time before the wide recognition of Native American legitimacy and dignity, given that the “savage” was protecting what was owned and occupied by him for centuries from a untrustworthy and violent invader.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.