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New York City Teacher’s College

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This illustration shows the main entrance and buildings of the New York City Teacher’s College.

ACACIA CARD COMPANY, 258 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, N. Y.


There is no description on the back of this card.
A brief search identified this building as the Teacher’s College at Columbia University, located on 120th Street.
This card was used and is dated 8 July 1953.

Franciscan Sisters Chapel, Quebec, Canada

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This image shows nuns of the Franciscan Order in their chapel of Quebec City, Canada.

Librairie Garneau Ltd., Quebec


There is no description on the back of this card.
This is a typical black and white photo which has been hand colored to enhance it’s value in a time when color postcards were becoming more common and affordable.
With the decline in membership in such orders, this structure was no longer actively used and was abandoned in 1987. With the passing of time the chapel and adjoining convent building became less desirable, and in 2008 was under threat of demolition.
A recent photo of the location shows the building is intact in its current location, though adjacent land has indeed been developed as a condo complex.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Champlain’s Monument, Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City, Quebec

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This image shows the imposing Champlain’s Monument as it overlooks the waterfront of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa


There is no description on the back of this card.
The monument is to Samuel de Champlain,  the founder of New France and Quebec City in 1608. He holds a place and stature in Canadian history, and particularly French Acadian history, as the Father of New France.
This postcard was used and likely dates from the 1940s.

Road Entrance, Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward, Ontario

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This image shows the main administrative building for the entrance to the Blue Water Bridge, located between Point Edward, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa


There is no description on the back of this card. The legend on the front states:
Driveway Entrance to Blue Water International Bridge, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
–The Blue Water Bridge is a now dual span bridge that was completed in 1938, with the second bridge being built alongside in 1997.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Blue Water Bridge, Point Edward, Ontario

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This image shows the road deck and truss design of the Blue Water Bridge, which links the cities of Port Huron, Michigan and Point Edward, Ontario.

The Photogelatine Engraving Co., Limited, Ottawa


There is no description on the back of this card. The legend on the front states:
Blue Water Bridge over St. Clair River at Point Edward, near Sarnia, Ontario, Canada  — 29
–This card is typical of many in this collection, as it is a photograph which has been manually colored for printing, as well as having some artistic work done in the background to enhance the sky.
The car visible in the image indicates this is likely from the 1940s.

Peace Bridge, Fort Erie, Ontario

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This image shows the American side of the Peace Bridge, which links Port Erie in Canada to Buffalo, New York, in the United States.

Published by F. H. Leslie, Ltd., Niagara Falls, Canada


There is no description on the back of this card. The legend on the front states:
PEACE BRIDGE, OVER NIAGARA RIVER, CONNECTING BUFFALO, N.Y. AND FORT ERIE, ONTARIO  S-46
— The through truss section near the American bank of the Niagara River actually crosses over the Black Rock Canal. It was completed in 1927 as the first Great Lakes bridge between the US and Canada from Niagara Falls to Minnesota.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Glacier Boulder, Tijeras Canyon, New Mexico

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This image shows the so-called Glacier Boulder, a formation along the original route of U.S. 66 through Tijeras Canyon in New Mexico.

E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.


The description states:
A LANDMARK OF BEAUTY is this giant boulder which dominates the grandeur of the many scenic spots in Tijeras Canyon thru the Sandia Mountains. Possible millions of years old. this builder rests among other prehistoric volcanic formations on U. S. Highway 66, a few miles East of Albuquerque, N. M.
–Such rocks are often referred to as glacial erratics, as the rock does not match the rest of the rock formation on which it rests, indicating it was transported here by glacial action.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Sandia Peak, New Mexico

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This image shows the grazing land and foothills leading to Sandia Peak in the background.

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


The description states:
A-29 — SANDIA PEAK AND NEEDLE, SANDIA MOUNTAINS, ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.
The rugged mountain which towers above the Rio Grande Valle on the east to a height of over 10,000 feet, presents an entirely different appearance from the opposite side, being thickly wooded and containing many recreation areas for both summer and winter sports.
–The Sandia Mountains are just to the east of Albuquerque and Sandi Crest is 10,678 feet high.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

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.