This image shows the view of the Atlantic from Ocean Drive near the town of Mt. Desert Island, Maine.
The description states:
View from scenic turnout on Ocean Drive, Mt. Desert Island, Maine.
–Mt. Desert Island is the largest island off the coast of Maine, and is the 6th largest island in the contiguous United States (which excludes the large Hawaiian Islands and Alaskan Islands).
This card was used and is dated 24 September 1963, which is consistent with the cars visible in the photo.
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Lighthouse, Portland Harbor, Maine
This image is of the lighthouse and associated buildings on Portland Head near Portland Harbor, Maine.
The description states simply:
PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT
PORTLAND HARBOR, MAINE
–The area is known more widely as Cape Elizabeth, and the lighthouse was built in 1791. There has been little change to the buildings themselves, but the lighthouse itself has been upgraded several times from its original whale oil lamps, as well as shortened 20 feet. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine.
This card was used and is dated 18 August 1947
Buffalo, New York State Teacher’s College
This illustration shows the entrance and main building of what was then called the Buffalo Teacher’s College in Buffalo, New York.
There is no description on the back of this card.
The institution has gone through a number of name changes, and has been greatly expanded. It is now known as the State University College at Buffalo, or Buffalo State College.
This particular building is now known as Rockwell Hall.
The name shown on the card was used from 1929 to 1946, so that constrains the date of the card. This card was used, and is dated 27 July 1945
Sylvan Gorge, Watkins Glen, New York
This illustration shows the falls at Sylvan Gorge, one of many such features in the Watkins Glen State Park in New York.
There is no description on the back of this card.
This is a black and white photo that has been manually colored for reproduction according to the illustrator’s tastes. While it is overall an image of wild nature, the low wall on the lower right is clearly man-made.
This image likely dates from the 1940s.
New York City Teacher’s College
This illustration shows the main entrance and buildings of the New York City Teacher’s College.
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.
Tourist Camp, Watkins Glen, New York
This image is of Westlake’s White City Tourist Camp, once located in close proximity to Watkins Glen and the adjacent park.
There is no description on the back of this card.
Such cabin-style camping facilities have been almost completely replaced around popular tourist locations with modern motel facilities, so this establishment is likely long gone.
The automobiles visible in the image indicate this card is likely from the 1920s.
Franciscan Sisters Chapel, Quebec, Canada
This image shows nuns of the Franciscan Order in their chapel of Quebec City, Canada.
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
This image shows the imposing Champlain’s Monument as it overlooks the waterfront of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
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
This image shows the main administrative building for the entrance to the Blue Water Bridge, located between Point Edward, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan.
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
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.
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.