This image shows one of the brides along the trail leading the the Lake of the Clouds, located in Porcupine Mountains State Park, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The caption shown reads:
Trail to Lake of the Clouds N861
Porcupine Mts. State Park, Mich
–Since the park was established in 1945, and this picture is dated 1948, the bridge shown is no more than a few years old at this time. Such trail bridges are regularly replaced and upgraded as they decompose.
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Souvenir Stand, Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan
This image taken in Porcupine Mountains State Park shows, instead of a particular natural view, a crowd of people standing in the shed that houses the souvenirs and refreshments.
There is no description on this card.
–The park is in the extreme western corner of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and is geologically part of the same range that provided considerable copper ore more commonly associated with the Keweenaw Peninsula to the northeast. It was formally established in 1945, so this image likely dates from the 1940s.
Fremont High School, Fremont, Michigan
This photo shows the sizable High School complex for the city of Fremont, Michigan in the early part of the 20th Century.
There is no description on the back of this card.
–This is not the current structure, but the previous one, built before 1926. There is a new building at this location now.
Since this building was partially demolished in the 1920s, and the 1909 annex is visible in this picture, it is obvious that the image must date from around 1915.
Fremont State Bank, Fremont, Michigan
This illustration shows the substantial building that housed the Fremont State Bank. It is essentially an architect’s elevation drawing with the typical human figures included for scale.
This image, like all the next 13 images, are photos and illustrations printed on blank paper and stamped with the words Post Card, a square to place the stamp, and a divider to indicate where to write the message and where to write the address.
It appears that this building no longer exists. The woman’s clothing style indicates this illustration is from the 1920s.
New Mississippi River Bridge, New Orleans, Louisiana
This image shows what was then known as the “New” Mississippi River Bridge, having been completed in 1958. It has since been renamed the Crescent City Connection, and now comprises two separate spans, each carrying traffic in one direction.
The description states:
NEW MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
The new Mississippi River Bridge opened on April 15, 1958, measuring two and two tenths miles long with the roadway one hundred and seventy feet above the river. Costing $65,000,000 and has the longest cantilever span of any bridge in the U. S.
–Other estimates put the cost at $50 million, and it is now the fifth longest cantilever bridge in the world.
This postcard was used and is dated 26 November 1971, but is likely taken in the 1960s based on the styles of autos visible in the image.
Baker’s Motel, Griffin, Georgia
This image shows the entrance and main building of Baker’s Motel located north of the small town of Griffin, Georgia.
BAKER’S MOTEL
U. S. Highway 41 & 19
One mile north of Griffin, Georgia
New, Modern, Furnished with Simmons Motel furniture, all private baths, Safe air heat, TV and Air-Conditioned.
25 Units Phone 3783
–The motel appears to have been in operation until fairly recently, but is now reported closed.
This card was used and is dated 27 June 1961.
Little White House, Warm Springs, Georgia
This image is of the historic location in Warm Springs, Georgia that came to be known as the Little White House from it construction and use by Franklin Roosevelt as a Presidential retreat.
The description states:
The Little White House at Warm Springs was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Georgia home. The Paul’s Scarlet Climber roses were in bloom when he died in this house on April 12, 1945.
–Roosevelt was instrumental in establishing a polio treatment center at Warm Springs, and built this residence there to facilitate his frequent visits. While it was not widely known at the time, Roosevelt used this retreat as a way of spending time with his mistress, Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
This image, taken from a building slightly taller than the surroundings, shows a portion of the city of Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
The description states:
VIEW OF THE BASIN PARK HOTEL AND DOWNTOWN EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
Built into the side of a mountain, this unique hotel has a ground-level exit from every floor. Eureka Springs is known as he “Little Switzerland of America”. The streets wind around the mountains and there is not a single cross street.
–The absence of cross streets is explained by the use of walkways and stairs between the roads which wind around the mountain. The hotel still exists in the same location and building.
This card was used and is dated 17 September 1971.
Best Tourist Court, Hot Springs, Arkansas
This image is an illustration of a small motel at the time they were still called tourist courts. The buildings are still individual structures instead of a single building with multiple rental rooms.
The description states:
BEST TOURIST COURT
(In the heart of Hot Springs, Ark.)
“America’s Finest Tourist Court”
Free Garage Shady Lawn
HILL WHEATLEY, Owner-Manager
Simmons Steel Furniture, Beauty Rest Mattress. Twin Beds, Tile Tub and Shower Baths, Ceiling Fans, Gas Range, Electrical Refrigerator. Tile Kitchen Cabinets. Cottages all Insulated. Maid Service – I furnish everything
Strictly modern. Furnace Heat. Hot and Cold Water.
Rates by Day, Week or Month
Look for sign on U. S. 70
Hot Springs, Ark. 638 Ouachita Ave. Phone 58.
–The detailed description points out a fact of the era. Many tourist cabins were little more than sheds with some upgrades and furniture, and developed reputations as being unsuitable as motel rooms. The owner here goes to great length to illustrate how many features of a normal home are included in these rentals.
This card likely dates from the 1940s.
State Capitol Bank, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This image shows the unique and dramatic architecture of the State Capitol Bank in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It’s mid-century modern design earned it the name Bank of the Future.
The description states:
SCC-150 STATE CAPITOL BANK
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
This beautiful and unusual modernistic styled bank, located at 3900 N. Lincoln Blvd., is called the “Bank of the Future”. It is equipped with a floating air lobby from the main floor to the lower floor, and a cashier to customer TV drive-in banking window.
–The building still stands and operates as a bank, but is now owned by Arvest Bank. The building was constructed in 1964, so this card likely dates from that time.