This image shows the large glass enclosed building called the Chicago Park District Conservatory. It’s function is to provide an enclosed space for plants that allows as much natural light in as possible.
The description states:
EXTERIOR, LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY
The Chicago Park District Conservatory in Lincoln Park houses a permanent collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants which rank high in the horticultural world. The original structure was erected in 1891. Four major flower shows are held there annually.
–The original greenhouse was built in the 1870s and its collections were moved here when this building was constructed in 1891. By the 1890’s Chicago had five such conservatories.
This card likely dates to the 1950s.
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Spring Flower Show, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois
This image shows the interior of the Lincoln Park Conservatory during the annual flower show featuring plants for Easter and Spring.
The description states:
EASTER AND SPRING FLOWER SHOW
LINCOLN PARK
A view of the Easter and Spring Flower Show in Lincoln Park Conservatory — one of the major flower shows of the Chicago Park District presented each year in Garfield and Lincoln Parks.
–This show was first held in 1847 and is now held at Chicago’s Navy Pier. This card likely dates from the 1950s.
Candy Kitchen, Nut Tree, California
This image shows the candy makers at work in the Nut Tree Candy Kitchen. Most of what are visible are hard candies, both canes and lollipops.
The description states:
Candies of all types, from giant striped sticks and suckers in original designs to traditional hand-dipped chocolates are made and wrapped in the Nut Tree Candy Kitchen.
–It may have been possible to observe the candy makers at work before making a purchase. This image dates from the 1960s.
Dining Hall, Nut Tree, California
This image shows the dining hall at the Nut Tree complex near Vacaville, California. A unique feature is the covering over some tables and booths.
The description states:
WESTERN DINING AT THE NUT TREE
Interior of the Nut Tree dining room that specializes in Western Food. The Nut Tree, as part of the West, has contributed to the development o America’s newest cuisine, Western Food, for over four decades.
–What is called Western Food here has come to be more widely known as California cuisine. The fashions and the reference to four decades indicate this image is from the 1960s, as the original business opened in 1921.
Plaza, Nut Tree, California
This image is an aerial view of the Nut Tree Plaza area of the Nut Tree complex, a combination of restaurants, shops and entertainments including a railroad for a time.
The description states:
A summer day in the NUT TREE PLAZA. The railroad terminal is the Toy Shop at right. Passengers board the train here for the colorful ride to the Airport and return.
–The Nut Tree grew rapidly with the upgrade of their location on U.S. Route 40 to the heavily travelled Interstate 80, which included an exit at the business. The original business closed in 1996, but while the old buildings are almost all gone, the site has been rebuilt and is active again as a commercial and entertainment venue.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.
Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California
This image shows the world famous Hotel del Coronado as it looked in the mid-20th Century, This image features the Patio area specifically.
The description states:
INNER PATIO
HOTEL DEL CORONADO
CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
The world-famous PATIO, nearly an acre of horticultural Grandeur — All colorful, tropical splendor.
Whatever one’s interests and tastes there’s joyous satisfaction in variety and abundance, here at America’s traditionally first choice, Seashore Resort.
–The hotel is a rare surviving example of the Victorian beach resort, located on an island just across a narrow strait from San Diego.
The postcard was used and is dated 7 January 1964.
Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California
This image shows the open air street market that occupies Olvera Street in the city of Los Angeles, California. This street is part of the oldest section of Los Angeles, and serves as a historical district today.
The description states:
OLVERA STREET
Los Angeles, California
Taco stands, Night Clubs, and Gift Shops all operated by Mexicans in their colorful native cosutmes.
–The street originally connected to the city Plaza that formed the center of Los Angeles civic activity in the mid-1900s. It was renamed in 1877 to honor Augustín Olvera, the first Superior Court Judge of Los Angeles County.
Judging by the clothing styles in this image, this card likely dates from the 1950s.
Monsanto Hall of Chemistry, Disneyland, Anaheim, California
This image is a modern illustration of the building occupied by Monsanto Corporation on the grounds of Disneyland in the Tomorrowland section. It was best known as the Hall of Chemistry, which served to feature new discoveries and developments in chemistry and plastics by the company.
The description states:
in Tomorrowland
“The CHEMITRON…in Monsanto Chemical Company’s Hall of Chemistry…symbolizing for visitors the amazing processes of chemistry:that transforms eight basic materials found in nature into thousands of chemicals and plastics.
–This building was the first of four attractions sponsored by Monsanto over the years. The last one, Adventure Thru Inner Space, closed in 1986 to be replaced by Star Tours. This image dates from the 1950s.
Disneyland Autopia in Tomorrowland, Anaheim, California
This image shows young drivers making their way around the driver’s course for the Autopia in Disneyland’s Autopia. This was a celebration of the near future idyll of high speed safe transportation on the yet to be built Interstate Highway system.
The description states:
America’s future drivers on the Freeway of the Future in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney’s magic kingdom, DISNEYLAND.
— Initially the cars proved to be too fragile for child use, and were redesigned with the extensive bumper modification shown in this picture. Later, a guide rail was introduced to restrict the movement of the cars to a forward direction and to prevent blockages and collisions.
It was one of the original attractions when Disneyland opened in 1955. This image dates from shortly after the opening, sometime in the late 1950s.
Disneyland TWA Moonliner Ride in Tomorrowland, Anaheim, California
This image shows the long-removed TWA Moonliner ride in Tomorrowland as it looked when the park opened and during its early years.
The description states:
As nations contemplate a trip to the moon, DISNEYLAND’S TWA Rocket Ride shows how it might be done. The DISNEYLAND Autopia cars traveling the Freeway of the Future, and the speedboats of tomorrow are also major attractions in Tomorrowland.
–The ride was renamed for the Douglas Aircraft company when the TWA sponsorship expired without renewal in 1962, and the rocket was completely removed in 1967 when Tomorrowland was redesigned and updated. This image dates from the early years of the park in the 1950s.