This image shows two modest beds nicely handcrafted from natural wood shapes and a stump presumably usable as a nightstand.
In the center of the image is a window with a unique framing form, and there are some hunting implements on the wall to the right.
This card dates from the 1940s.
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Lounge Room, Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin, Michigan
This image shows the extent of decoration and furnishing typical of the Shrine of the Pines. The table in the center is for gaming, and there are additional table/chair combinations lining the walls. Decorating the walls themselves are hunting trophies of various sorts.
Pretty much everything visible in the picture is crafted from local wood by the man who created the Shrine.
This card dates from the 1940s.
Dining Room, Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin, Michigan
The furniture here in the dining area consists of a candelabra, table and six chairs, three of which are just visible on the far side of the table.
The table is made from a single 700 pound stump with over 600 inlays on the surface. Presumably the two more unusual chairs are meant for the head and foot of the table. In the background is an elaborately framed opening to another part of the cabin, possibly the kitchen.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
Sideboard and Chairs, Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin, Michigan
This image begins the exhibition inside the cabin by showing off a large sideboard and two ladder-back chairs inside the Shrine of the Pines.
There is no description on the back of this card. Like others of this era, it is a photograph that has had postcard markings on the back to indicate where the message, address and stamp should be placed.
The sideboard has shelves above and drawers below the main surface. The odd shaped object above the right chair is a custom window frame surrounding a nonstandard window, primarily in the shape of a ship porthole.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
Shrine of the Pines Main Building, Baldwin, Michigan
This image gives an overview of the main building where most of the exhibits are displayed, showing its location on a nearby river.
There is no description on the back of this card.
The cabin was built by Overholzer and friends to house the growing collection of woodwork he had created. This indicates the image is from the 1940s.
Shrine of the Pines Founder, Baldwin Michigan
This image begins a series of views of the tourist attraction called the Shrine of the Pines. This consists primarily of a main building with extensive woodwork decorations and furniture.
There are no descriptions on the back of these cards, just the ones in white on the front. The opening dates and hours have changed since this card was created.
The man pictured is believed to be the founder and creative force behind the entire project, Raymond W. Overholzer, who worked on this project from the 1920s until his death in 1952.
This card most likely dates from the 1940s.
Brown and Gold Restaurant, Laramie Wyoming
Just off the University Campus is this UW themed restaurant, the Brown and Gold, named after the official colors of the University. It is decorated in those colors as well as being named such.
The description states:
Dining area of the beautiful new
“THE BROWN ‘N GOLD”
This is a two-level structure featuring fine foods on the upper level and variety store down under with literally everything from “soup to nuts to souvenirs.” Adjacent to beautiful University of Wyoming campus. Hwy 30-Interstate 80, Laramie, Wyoming.
NO FINER FOOD ANYWHERE
–This restaurant apparently does not exist any more. The postcard likely dates from the 1950s.
Flowers and Student Health Center, University of Wyoming, Laramie
This image shows the traditional symbolic flowerbed with the University of Wyoming initials, seen from a park across the street from the rear of the Student Health Center, in the background.
The description states:
Marigolds in beds shaped as UW accent the University of Wyoming campus in the school’s traditional colors, brown and gold.
— The building and flowerbeds are still present. The building also now houses the Cheney International Center, named after Dick Cheney, the former U.S. Vice President. This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Wyoming Union, University of Wyoming, Laramie
This is a view of the Wyoming Union building, a common campus location at many universities. The typical student union usually offers various eating and recreational activities, and sometimes contains conference rooms, performance venues and offices for student organizations.
The description states:
937 — WYOMING UNION BUILDING
UNIVERISTY OF WYOMING
LARMIE, WYOMING
This is the Student Union Building housing the student refreshment and relaxation activities.
— This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Liberal Arts Building, University of Wyoming, Laramie
This is a color image of the same building shown previously, the Liberal Arts building, now called the Arts and Sciences Building, on the Laramie Campus of the University of Wyoming.
The description states:
This is one of the most imposing of several new buildings added to the University within recent years. The campus occupies several blocks on the eastern edge of Laramie and with its many fine buildings set among beautiful shrubbery, trees and lawns offers many delightful scenes.
–Comparing this image to the previous one shows the trees have grown considerably in the time between photos. This image was also hand colored from a black and white original. It likely dates from the 1940s