Random Postcards

Sorry it's been so long since I updated.. there's been a lot going on. I have a ton of postcards, but I've only had time to scan a few in. So here they are!

I've always wanted to go here! On the back it says, "MAID OF THE MIST. Visitors get their most breathtaking look at Niagara Falls from a voyage on the 'MAID OF THE MIST' which takes them right up to the very base of the natural wonder in all its thundering majesty. The 'MAIDS OF THE MIST' are seen here in front of the American Falls".

This one was written to Eric's Aunt Maureen. The caption on the back says, "Here, in Canada's Capital City, a former downtown commercial street was converted into a restful and attractive green area. This was a pioneering scheme carried out against strong opposition, but since, has been copied by many cities. It has given Ottawa a quality of pleasant sociability in contrast with the more solemn environment surrounding Canada's Parliament Buildings on nearby Parliament Hill". This was sent in 1978.

This was was written to Eric's mom. The caption on the back says, "On Parliament Hill in Canada's capital, this ancient military ritual comes to life. Colours such as those carried on parade have their origin in early times when Standards or flags were used to show the position of the commander, and to form a rallying point in battle. A Regiment could suffer no greater dishonour than to lose its Colours to the enemy". This was sent in 1978.

I thought this one was pretty. It was also sent in 1978. The caption on the back says, "Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A tour boat cruises tree-lined Rideau Canal, winding through downtown Ottawa. To the right, in the background, is Convention Centre".

I love the edge on this one. It's kind of hard to see it, but all around it the edge is kind of scalloped. I have a few other cards like this and I always liked how it looks. The back of this one says, "The Gideon Putnam. On the Saratoga Spa, Saratoga Springs, NY. Known the world over for its elegance and charm... all the recreational and health facilities of America's finest Spa including Championship golf course, mineral waters & baths, famous Saratoga racing, unusual scenic surroundings... and near the world famous Saratoga Performing Arts Center".

This is one that I sent to Eric back in 2007 when I was on vacation in New Hampshire. I found it in his closest, haha. It's written in pencil so it's hard to see. The photo on the front is a sunset over Coffin Pond in the White Mountains.

I just loveee the stamps on this one. They are so fun. There isn't really anything written on it, my address was taking up most of the card. This was from postcrossing, by the way!

Found these too..

Here are some more I found in a box at my Great Uncle's house!


I originally thought this was one a photo, since it's really thick & shiny, but its actually a postcard. I don't know who the little girl is, or the significance of her. Kind of reminds me of an easter dress & basket!


I'm not sure what these are actually called, but I always called them radio calling cards. After you contacted someone on your radio, you would send them one of your cards. I guess it's not really a postcard, but I'm posting it anyway!


This one has a photo of the Yankee Office in Dublin, NH. It says on the back that it's a set of 6, one from each New England State. You could buy them individually for 25 cents each, or get them free with a magazine subscription to Yankee Magazine.

I have a few from this same place. They took a skiing trip here one year, and I found all the photos along with the post cards!


Here's another one from the skiing trip.


And another :)


This one is from Great Hill Lake, in Cobalt, Connecticut. My family used to own a lake house there. But that was sold a while ago, and now we just own a lot there that we would like to build another cabin on.


Here's another one of Great Hill Lake.


This one is from the Berkshire Inn, located in Great Barrington Massachusetts. Looks like a nice little place to stay! I didn't bother blurring the address, because this is from 1941.


Another one from Great Barrington, Massachusetts!


This one was sent from some of my Uncle's friends from Bruxelles aka Brussels, Belgium. I'm not sure who they are, or what they were doing in Belgium. But this was apparently sent in 1935, so again not blurring the address.


This one was sent from Great Barrington, Massachusetts in 1947. Most likely from the skiing trip :)