This card is an illustration of Cape Cod, the bay and eastern Massachusetts, prominently featuring the location of the Plimoth Plantation.
The description states:
FOR A VACATION TRIP INTO HISTORY
Plymouth, Massachusetts, centers in a history-rich vacationland spreading along the Bay State shores from Greater Boston to Provincetown. Make Plymouth your vacation headquarters. Motor along super highways and quiet by-ways for daily enjoyment of anything from ocean surf to Pilgrim history.
–This map calls out most of the interesting towns and cities along Cape Cod, many of which have a lengthy historical background. This card likely dates from the 1950s.
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Mayflower Compact Diorama
This image shows a diorama of the signing of the Mayflower Compact on board the Mayflower II. It resembles slightly the painting from 1899.
The description states:
On November 21, 1620, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact establishing for themselves a government by consent to be based on just and equal laws for all. The scene is commemorated in the Great Cabin of Mayflower II, an exhibit of Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
–The document was drawn up as an agreement among the men present to provide for a consistent and fair government, as they believed themselves unable to continue to join the already existing colony in Virginia.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Mayflower II at Sea
This image shows the replica ship Mayflower II during the trans-Atlantic crossing from Britain to the United States.
The description states:
MAYFLOWER II built at Brixham, England, by Project Mayflower; sailed from Plymouth England to Plymouth, Massachusetts by Captain Villiers in April 1957, as a gift of the people of Great Britain to the people of the United States as a gesture of Anglo-American friendship. Mayflower II will be berthed permanently at Plimouth Plantation Eel River Site in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
–The Mayflower II has been regularly restored to preserve its wooden construction.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Mayflower II Artwork
This image is an illustration of the reconstructed ship Mayflower II, which was built as a replica of the original which brought Puritan colonists to the Massachusetts area in 1620.
The description states:
MAYFLOWER II built in Brixham, England, by Project Mayflower; sailed from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts in April 1957; to be berthed permanently at Plimoth Plantation, Massachusetts.
–The ship has been docked as an exhibit at the Plimoth Plantation since arriving there in 1957.
Since this event happened in the 1950s, this card likely dates from that time.
Pemberton Headquarters, Vicksburg, Mississippi
This building, known as the Willis-Cowan House served as the headquarters for the supreme Confederate commander during the Siege of Vicksburg, John Pemberton.
The description states:
PEMBERTON HEADQUARTERS, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI…
Located on Crawford Street, this building served as the headquarters of General John Pemberton, Confederate Commander at Vicksburg.
–Around the time of this photo, the house was in private hands and would eventually house a kindergarten in the 1960s. It has since been declared a National Historic Landmark for its role as the place of the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.
This image likely dates from the 1950s.
Shirley House, Vicksburg, Mississippi
This image shows the so-called Shirley House, located on the grounds of the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi.
The description states:
SHIRLEY HOUSE, VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK…
A landmark during the Siege of Vicksburg, is the only surviving wartime structure in the Park.
–The house was captured by the advancing Union forces before the withdrawing Confederate soldiers could destroy it. The occupants were captured unharmed and housed in a cave nearby.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Governor’s Mansion, Jackson, Mississippi
This image shows the classic front portico of the Governor’s Mansion in the state capitol, Jackson, Mississippi. It is located pretty much in the center of the city.
The description states:
THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI…
Claiming the distinction of being first to build a home for its Chief Executive, Mississippi completed the stately structure in 1842. The front entrance is a replica of the east entrance of the White House. Located on Capitol Street, in the heart of downtown Jackson.
–The mansion is currently on the National Register of Historic Places, one of only two governor’s mansions so designated to date.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Beauvoir House, Biloxi, Mississippi
This image follows on from the previous posting, and shows the same house as before, Beauvoir House, the last home of Jefferson Davis, former President of the Confederate States of America.
The description states:
BEAUVOIR, JEFFERSON DAVIS SHRINE…
The last home of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy. Now a shrine under the auspices of Sons of Confederate Veterans of Mississippi and United Daughters of the Confederacy.
–This card is very close in time to the previous posting, so likely also dates from the 1950s.
Beauvoir House, Biloxi, Mississippi
This image shows the left front of Beauvoir House, the former home of the ex-President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis.
The description states:
BEAUVIOR HOUSE — Built in the 1850s — purchased in 1879 by Jefferson Davis, the only President of the Confederate States of America. Here he wrote his monumental work “The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government” and lived until his death in 1889. Now a Shrine under auspices of Sons of Confederate Veterans of Mississippi and United Daughters of the Confederacy.
–As can be seen by the mark on the card, this was used and is dated 6 march 1954.
Iron Bound Motor Court, Williamsburg, Virginia
This image shows the buildings and restaurant that made up the Iron Bound Motor Court and Restaurant.
The description states:
IRON BOUND MOTOR COURT
AAA Recommended
Williamsburg’s Outstanding Court. Restaurant on Premises. Twin and Double Beds. All Private Baths. Steam Heat. Telephone 1131.
1218 Richmond Road, U. S. 60Z
Within city limits,
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
–This is a pretty typical example of the second generation of motels, where the once free-standing cottages are merged into a single building with independent entrances on to a common parking lot. The presence of a restaurant on site was a significant amenity in areas where the motel was not near a population center, which is not the case here.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.