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Juniata Bridge, Lewistown, Pennsylvania

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This image is an illustration of the Juniata Bridge, or the Lewistown Road Bridge, which crosses the Juniata River in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

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There is no description on the back of this card.
According to the link above, this bridge was completed in 1924 as a replacement for an older truss bridge, and was in turn replaced in 1989. The mills in the background were part of the large complex of factories operated by the American Viscose Corporation, which was the largest producer of rayon in the early 20th century and the first to make artificial silk.
This card was used and is dated 2 August 1937.

Washington Monument, Washington, D. C.

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This image shows the famous cherry trees in bloom as they frame the Washington Monument across the Tidal Basin in Washington, D. C.

Prince Lithograph, Fairfax, VA


The description states:
The Washington Monument. The white marble shaft rises 555 feet and may be reached by elevator in 70 seconds. The cherry trees ordinarily bloom early in April.
–For a number of reasons, the monument, started in 1848 was not completed for forty years. The original design had a colonnade and a flat top, but the colonnade was abandoned and a pyramidion was added to the top.
This card was used and is dated 16 July 1966.

U. S. Capitol at Dusk, Washington, D. C.

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This image is an iconic view of the U.S. Capitol illuminated as the sun sets.

Mirro-Krome by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc.


The description states:
UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDING
…Illuminated at night, you can see the great dome which towers 285 feet above the ground. The Rotunda, which is the center of this building, is beneath the dome.
–This card was used and stamped but apparently never mailed. The six cent Eisenhower stamp indicates It likely dates from the 1960s.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

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This image is an illustration of the stone effigy of Abraham Lincoln, seated in the center of the memorial.

Genuine Curteich-Chicago “C.T. Art Colortone”


There is no description on the back of this card.
The statue has an interesting secret: The hands have been carved into the shape of the American Sign Language letters “A” and “L”, as the sculptor was hearing impaired.
This card was used and is dated 20 August 1954.
 

Merry Christmas card, Germany

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This illustration is of an idealized winter setting with a rural home lit up for the Christmas celebrations.
There is no description on the back of this card. The phrase on the front translates as “Merry Christmas”.
This card was purchased in East Germany and sent as a gift to a recipient in the Soviet Union.
The card was used but not mailed separately, so has no date. However, it is of the same series as the previous posting, and likely dates from the 1950s.

Oldest Bookseller in Paris, France

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This image is of the small shops that lined the Seine in Paris, featuring a very old man who was known as the oldest bookseller, referring to his age and not the age of the books.

Editions d’art MONA, av. Victor-Emmanuel, Paris


The description states, in rough translation:
THE LITTLE TABLES
Quai Voltaire. The oldest bookseller of the quays. The poet bookseller Charles Dodeman.
The oldest bookseller.
–These sorts of stalls exist today along the Seine. Such sellers are known in French as “les Banquinistes”.
This postcard was used and is dated 25 July 1930.
 

Marmorkirken, Copenhagen, Denmark

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This image shows the front entrance of the Marmorkirken, or Marble Church, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is also known as Frederick’s Church.

Wilkig & Landsbo, København


The description states simply:
MARMORKIRKEN
The Marble Church
–It was originally intended to be built entirely of marble, but was later redesigned to be built of limestone. The building was started in 1749 but not completed in 1894.
This poscard was used and is dated 1953.

Grundvig’s Church, Copenhagen, Denmark

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This image is an illustration of the famous Grundvig’s Church in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is notable for its expressionist church architecture.

Stenders Forlag – Farvefoto


The description on the back states simply:
Kobenhaven, Grundvigskirken.
Copenhagen, Grundvig’s Church.
–It was started in 1927 and completed in 1940. It can hold a congregation of 1800.
This card was used and is dated 1953.

Donner Lake, amidst the Sierra Mountains, California

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This image shows a highway bridge as it passes over a view of Donner Lake, which is situated high in the Sierras.

A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.


The description states:
DONNER LAKE
This beautiful alpine lake lies in a glacial hollow in the Sierra Nevadas surrounded by glorious scenery. Pioneer monument to the east en doc the lake stands where the ill-fated Donner Party of gold-rush days were snow bound.
–The namesake group which was led by George Donner and became stranded in a severe blizzard which left them with no supplies or ability to progress, which led to cannibalism among the party to ensure survival.
The photo is most likely taken from McGlashan Point.
This card was used and is dated 27 June 1955

Pinnacle Point, Point Lobos State Reserve, California

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This is another image of Pinnacle Point, taken from almost the exact same location as the previous posting, as shown by the presence of the tree in both images and the close relationship of the tree to the rocky background.

Color by Mike Roberts, Berkeley, Calif. 94710


The description states:
PINNACLE POINT
A highlight of the rugged wave-swept coastline at Lobos State Park, south of Carmel, California.
–Both card were produced by the came company, and have the same omission “Lobos State Park” instead of the correct “Point Lobos State Park”. This image appears to be taken during late morning or mid-day, as the shadows are smaller and the color contrast diminished. Still, the exceptional blue color of the sea is still obvious.
This card was used and is dated 20 June 1979.