This card shows the tour boat that transports visitors along the river and provides a unique view of the river and surrounding park during its travels.
The description states:
RIVER BOAT TAHQUAMENON
Making daily excursions on the beautiful Tahquamenon River to Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Wildlife, historic places, and unspoiled beauty are seen en route. The boat is boarded via the Toonerville Trolley at Soo Junction, Michigan.
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Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Aerial View
Here is a wide aerial shot of the Upper Falls and a considerable extent of the river that feeds the falls. The area is still very wild and preserved as a state park.
The description on the back states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS AND RIVER
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The rushing blue waters of the Tahquamenon River winds its way for miles through broad swamps, thickly forested ridges, and between stone cliffs over 100 feet high, where it widens to 200 feet at the top of the Falls, and transforms to a “Golden” color as its turbulent waters plunge approx. 40 feet over a sandstone cliff.
The card is is not dated but is likely from the 1950s.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Side View
In this image we see the main cascade nearly from the side, and it highlights the deeply colored water as it flows over the precipice.
The description states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS —
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The impressive angle from which the falls are viewed here shows to greatest advantage the full 48 foot height of these mighty falls — the second largest east of the Mississippi.
The card is dated 1952.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Tahquamenon River, Michigan
A third view of the impressive waterfall of the Tahquamenon River, this time from river level close to the cascade.
The description on the back of the card states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Second only to Niagara east of the Mississippi the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls and River are famous for their primitive settings. Seeing them is truly a worthwhile experience.
This card is dated 1953.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan
Next image in the Tahquamenon Falls series is this one of the upper falls from an elevated vantage point nearby, looking further upriver as well.
The description on the back of the card states:
UPPER TAHQUAMENON FALLS
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The Tahquamenon River winds its way for miles through broad swamps, thickly forrested ridges, and between stone cliffs over 100 feet high, until at this point, it pounds its turbulent waters over a 48 foot sandstone cliff — The Falls of the Tahquamenon.
The postcard is dated 1954.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
This image begins a two week series featuring views of the spectacular Tahquamenon Falls of the same river, located in Tahquamenon State Park, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This view shows the upper falls from some distance downstream.
The description on the back states:
THE RUSHING TAHQUAMENON
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Made famous as HIAWATHA’S RIVER in Longfellows epic “THE SONG OF HIAWATHA” the Tahquamenon River and Falls are new one of the prime tourist attractions in Michigan — indeed in the entire mid-west.
The card is dated 1954.
Eastern Front, Mount Vernon estate house
This is another view of the George Washington home on the grounds of Mount Vernon, where Washington lived and is now buried. An earlier image from this blog showed an almost identical photo in monochrome, with some slight variation in the age and development of visible trees.
This and other pictures in the series were sold by the Mount Vernon’s Ladies Association. This organization still maintains and operates the estate, a rarity since most such historic places are under the auspices of the National Park system.
The description on the back of the card states:
The Mount Vernon Mansion, East Front
From a Photograph in Natural Color
It is believed this card dates from the 1940s.
Kitchen Garden, Mount Vernon, Virginia
This image from Mount Vernon, Virginia shows a portion of the kitchen garden. These were name this as they were filled with fruits and vegetables grown and harvested for the estate kitchen, unlike the more ornamental gardens populated with flowers and shrubs.
The plants most easily visible appear to be grapevines. The caption on the back of the card states only “View in the Kitchen Garden, Mount Vernon.”
This card is believed to date from the 1940s.
Flower Gardens, Mount Vernon, Virginia
Another view of Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate, this time from the outside, featuring a portion of the flower gardens.
The back of the card states simply “The Mount Vernon Flower Garden”.
It is believed this postcard dates from the 1940s.
Washington’s Study, Mount Vernon, Virginia
This is an image of George Washington’s desk and chair as it might have looked just before his death in 1799.
The back of the card states only “General Washington’s Desk and Chair, Mount Vernon.
A visual curiosity is present in this image. Directly behind the main chair, highlighted against the bright yellow curtains, is a three part candle stand. Initial investigation seems to indicate that the stand is simply floating in the air.
Closer examination indicates there is a narrow brass pipe stand holding the platform up, which coincides exactly with a fold in the yellow curtains, causing the pipe stand to essentially disappear.
It is believed this postcard dates from the 1940s.