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Main Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

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This illustration shows the front exterior and an architectural detail from the main library on the campus of the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque.

Photos by C. E. Redman, Albuquerque, N. M.


The description states:
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY — contains more than 125,000 volumes with a total capacity of over 300,000. Of Pueblo-style architecture, this beautiful building was opened in 1938. The carvings are in the symbolic Indian motif and the furniture and other ornamentations are entirely authentic of the Southwest.
THE GREAT CHANDELIER — in the reference room is said to be the largest of its type ever made by hand. it follow the design of the lamps used by the early Spanish conquistadors.
–There are now four libraries on the campus, and they contain over 3 million volumes.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.

Administration Building, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

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This illustration shows the main entrance to the Administration building at the University of New Mexico. It is built in the style of the Native American adobe pueblos that were common in New Mexico for thousands of years.

Photos by C. E. Redman, Albuquerque, N. M.


The description states:
ADMNISTRATION BUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.
…built in Spanish-Pueblo design, this building contains 73 rooms on three floors. The atmosphere and architecture of the University itself reflect the unique character of New Mexico. The campus is beautifully located on a high mesa overlooking the city of Albuquerque, about one mile from the downtown business section. The bronze status of the symbolic Lobo Wolf hands an a concrete pedestal at the entrance to the athletic stadium.
–This card was used and is dated 12 July 1953.

Navajo Family, New Mexico

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This image shows an extended Navajo family in front of a typical domicile wearing clothes common for the 20th Century, and for the women, for some time before.

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


The description states:
14–NAVAHO INDIANS AT HOME
The Navajo Indians, 50,000 in number, show little influence of the advance of civilization, living by the primitive methods of their forefathers. Many of them live in such remote districts far from civilization that they seldom see a white man.
Their hand made blankets, of wool from the sheep raised by them are known for their unexcelled quality and design throughout the world. Their hand made jewelry is as much sought for.
–This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Church Welcome Card

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This unusual card is a welcome card sent to recent visitors to the church that sent the cards. They had no description on the back , and were sent to the visiting worshipper by one of the church staff.
As noted there is no description on the back, only the caption on the front:
Welcome Visitor
We are glad you visited us and hope you will come AGAIN!
Come near before the Lord.
…Exodus 16:9
–The exact church that sent the card originally is unknown, however, it was mailed from Arnold’s Park, Iowa, and is dated 17 September 1963.

Holiday Inn, La Salle, Illinois

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This image is an artist’s rendition of the La Salle, Illinois Holiday Inn as it might look from an elevated view.

Curteich Color 3-D Natural Color Reproduction


The description states:
Holiday Inn
LASALLE — PERU, ILLINOIS
P. O. Box 555
La Salle, Illinois 61301
Intersection Interstate 80 and U. S. 51
Ph: 224-1060 — AC: 815
Swimming Pool — Air-conditioned — Restaurant
Free TV — Free Holidex Reservations
–The Holidex reservation system was implemented for all affiliated Holiday Inns to enable travelers to book their next stay at their destination city before leaving on their journey. It proved to be popular and profitable.
This business still exists at this location, but the building has been demolished and replaced.
This image likely dates from the 1960s.

Lincoln Cenotaph, Springfield, Illinois

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This image shows the memorial cenotaph that sits above the tomb of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

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


The description states:
Two feet back of this cenotaph and ten feet below the floor lies the immortal Lincoln. The flags shown in the background represent the states where the life of the Lincoln generations have lived. In addition to the body of Lincoln, the monument contains the bodies of Mrs.Lincoln and three of the four Lincoln children.
–The room visible here was redecorated in this style in 1931, but has changed little in the intervening decades.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Lincoln Statue, State Capitol Grounds, Springfield, Illinois

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This image shows the memorial to Abraham Lincoln, who lived in Springfield, Illinois until his Presidency in 1861.

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


There is no description on the back of this card.
The statue is located outside the entrance to the Illinois statehouse, and includes the entire text of his farewell speech on the granite slab behind him The statue was erected in 1918.
This card was used and is dated 9 July 1953.
 

Lincoln Home, Springfield, Illinois

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This image shows the home where president-to-be Abraham Lincoln lived in the years just prior to his election to the President of the United States in 1861.

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


The description states:
This is the only home Lincoln ever owned and was occupied from1844 until the family moved to Washington in 1861. Here three sons were born, Edward, William and Thomas; and here Edward died.
The house was built in 1839 by the Rev. Charles Dresser, the Episcopal Minister, who married Lincoln and Mary Todd three years later. Abraham Lincoln bought this house in 1844 for $15000. Originally a story and a half the full second story was added in 1856 for $1300 and the North front room became Mr. Lincoln’s bedroom.
The house contains many of the original Lincoln possessions and is open to the public from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. daily.
–The house is now part of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. This image likely dates from the 1940s.

Martinez-Benicia Bridge over Suisun Bay, California

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This image shows the exceptionally long railroad bridge across Suisun Bay, just east of San Francisco Bay, connecting the cities of Martinez on the south side and Benicia on the north.

Southern Pacific Company, San Francisco


The description states:
MARTINEZ BENICIA BRIDGE
Southern Pacific’s new $12,000,000 bridge. One of the largest railroad bridges in the world across Suisun Bay, over which your train runs between Martinez and Benicia. This bridge the historic ‘train ferries’ between Port Costa and Benicia.
—This bridge still exists in this location, and has been joined on both sides by automobile bridges which cross the Carquinez Strait. It is now operated by the Union Pacific and shares trackage rights with Amtrak passenger trains.
The bridge was completed in 1930. This postcard was used, and is dated 20 July 1937.

Motel Avalon, San Mateo, California

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This image is an artist’s rendition of the Motel Avalon as it looked in its heyday.
The description states:
MOTEL AVALON
50 MODERN UNITS
KITCHENETTES — GARAGES
Reasonable Rates
—A view of the site today shows that the buildings still exist, and were added to over the years, but the site is now fenced off and unused.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.