New Hampshire & Polar Caves

This postcard features the kissing bridge at Polar Caves in Plymouth, NH. I just bought this a couple of weeks ago when I went. On the back it says: "The Kissing Bridge. Polar Caves Park. Route 25, Plymouth, NH. The symbol of Early American History is found reflected in the pond at Polar Caves Park. Many early bridges were covered to protect the wood structures from weather damage. Protection from a sudden shower was often sought within the confines of a covered bridge and more than a few kisses stolen within the dark it provided. Thus the covered bridge has often been referred to as a Kissing Bridge".

This is another one from Polar Caves. The front says "I made it through the Lemon Squeeze". The Lemon Squeeze is the smallest & tightest of the caves. Of our group, only me and my boyfriend's sister, Denise, attempted it. Personally, we both thought it was easy, but we're both tiny. On the back it says, "Visit us anytime at www.polarcaves.com".

"Mt Washington (6,288') is located in the famous White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire".

"Lower Falls, Swift River, Kancamagus Highway, White Mountains, New Hampshire. New Hampshire's newest and most scenic mountain highway connecting U.S. routes 3 and 16 running between Lincoln on the Franconia Notch side and Conway in the Eastern Slopes region". Doesn't that look like such an awesome place?

"New Hampshire, Waterloo, NH, covered bridge over the Warner River"

New Hampshire

"Skiing The Headwall. Mt. Washington. Photographer -- David A. Bast"

"A fall harvest scene at the 'Pemi' covered bridge in Franconia Notch State Park, NH"

"Greetings from New Hampshire's Lakes Region"

"Greetings from New Hampshire 'The Granite State'. 9th of the Original 13 states. Entered Union June 21, 1788. 2000 census population 1,235,786. State Flower: Lilac State Bird: Finch"

"New Hampshire. Granite State. Population: 925,000 estimated. Motto: Live Free or Die. Ninth of the Original Thirteen States".

"New Hampshire. The Granite State. The state of New Hampshire is famous for tourism where one can find a wealth of scenic beauty, historic sights, and family attractions".

Random Postcards

Here are a bunch of somewhat random cards from the batch I recently scanned. I'm trying to group them in categories for future posts & these just sort of didn't fit.

Yum :) Can't remember where I got this one.

"Rex & Bob Go Fishing" Thought this one was pretty funny. The puppy caught a way better fish!

Blank on the inside.

"Birds of Florida"

This is from the Naswa resort in Laconia, NH. I've never stayed there, but I've driven by it about a million times. I think they sent this to me in the mail with a vacation guide. On the back it says, "Relax... unwind at the Naswa Resort on Paugus Bay of Lake Winnipesaukee. Waterfront housekeeping cottages, Efficiency suites, and Motel rooms. Enjoy waterside dining at the Naswa resturant or an after dinner cordial in the NazBar. World famous beach bar & grill, live music, free docking. Family owned & operated since 1935".

New Hampshire

I always have so many postcards from New Hampshire, just because I've visited there so much.

The M/S Mount Washington. You can take different tours on this boat. I think it docks in multiple places, but I've only seen it at Weirs Beach, NH.

The Common Loon. "A large diving bird inhabiting lakes in the northern U.S. and most of Canada. The loon is best known for its mournful call heard at night and early morning. Loon numbers have decreased in the East because the bird is most sensitive to human and predator encroachment during the egg setting period in early summer". I never get tired of Loons!

"Aerial view of Lake Winnisquam, NH". This is the lake that I've been visiting every year since I was a child. It's right next to the more well known Lake Winnipesaukee (which is the largest lake in the state). Winnisquam is the third largest lake, with Squam Lake being the second largest.

If you can't read it, it says, "Old Man of the Mountain. Daniel Webster once said, "Men hang out their sign indicative of their respective trades; Shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men".

"Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. Jackson, Bath, Stark, Flume Bridge, Swift River Bridge, Albany, Swift River Bridge (winter)". I've recently fallen in love with covered bridges and want to visit them all!

"Lake Sunapee from the top of Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire".

"On Golden Pond, Big Squam Lake, NH. Once of America's best loved movies. Movie locations: Purgatory Cove, Thaeyer's cottage location, Gas pumps where Norman gassed his boat, Big Squam Lake, Gazebo (Where mother, Ethel, and daughter, Chelsea, had their family talk".

"Bull Moose" I've never seen a moose in the wild, but I've always wanted to.

"Bull Moose"

Random Postcards

This postcard features an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Peach Blossom in the Crau, 1889. Oil on canvas, 61 x 81cm.

This postcard features an oil painting by Maximilien Luce (1858-1941), The Seine at Herblay, 1890. Oil on canvas, 20 x 31 1/4 in.

I bought this fun postcard in Rhode Island. On the back it says, "Indian Signs and Symbols. Now used as jewelry and handicrafts, are the earliest writings of the American Indian".

This one is from Bike Week, Laconia, NH. This photo was taken in Weirs Beach. I've been to the area so many times, but I've never been there during bike week.

Flea Market Cards & New Hampshire

This one if from Asbury Park, N.J. and it's postmarked from Sept. 17, 1951.

This one is from the Whitter Hotel Court -- 1625 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. AAA Recommended. On U.S. 1, one mile south of Fort Lauderdale Bridge. Modern, well equipped units, heated and with tiled shower baths. Reduced summer rates. Close to restaurants and business section. Postmarked October 1950. I checked to see if the hotel still exists, but I couldn't find it.

This one is of "Royal Poinciana Tree Amidst Majestic Royal Palms, Florida". Postmarked May 7th, 1955.

"Morning twilight from the summit of Mount Washington"

"Weirs Beach Around the Turn of the Century". You can really see the similarities compared to how it looks now!

"Common Loon -Known for its mournful yodel sound and sometimes calls during the night. They are expert divers and dive to a depth of 200ft". I absolutely love loons :)

"New Hampshire's Autumn Foliage attracts travelers from across the United States and Canada".

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!

Antique Postcards

I've bought all of these from various antique shops over the years. I'm not bothering to blur out the addresses, since all the postcards are from the early 1900's.

This postcard is actually showing the lake that I vacation at every summer, so I was really excited to find it! It's Lake Winnisquam, in Tilton (Laconia), New Hampshire. If you'd like to try to read it, you can click on it. It was written in pencil, so it's pretty light. It's postmarked from Sept. 7, 1927. Right below this, I have a more recent photo of that bridge, which I took from our boat. It's from a slightly different angle, but I figured I'd include it :) It looks much different now!


Here is another postcard from Laconia, New Hampshire. It's a photo of "The Tavern". I'm not familiar with this place, and I'm not sure if it even still exists. If anyone knows, please leave a comment! It's postmarked June 9th, 1941 (I think, its hard for me to tell if that is a 1 or not).

This postcard is showing the view of Main Street west from the Railroad Track in Tilton, New Hampshire. This one was never mailed out, but it was copyrighted in 1907.

This one was from Syracuse University (I actually have two others from here as well). It was written on Sept. 20th, 1906. Click to make it larger, if you would like to read the writing!

This is my second one from Syracuse University. The writing is realllyyy tiny, and I can barely read it! On the front it's showing Sims Hall, Bowne Hall & Library. I've never visited Syracuse, so I'm not sure what it looks like today. This was mailed on July 28th, 1942. Near the stamp it says "Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps", because this was during World War Two.

This is my last one from Syracuse University. The front is showing the Stadium at Syracuse University. Unfortunately, there is no year anywhere on this one.

This one is the State Capitol and Petersburg Express, in Hartford, Connecticut. This one is postmarked August 27, 1938. The stamp in the corner says "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds. Ask Your Postmaster".

Here's another one from Hartford, Connecticut, the photo was from Keney Park. I always thought this one was cute with the dog! It's postmarked March 11th, 1908.

Here is another one from Connecticut, specifically Circle Beach in East River. It was postmarked on August 8th, 1946. Unfortunately, someone ripped the stamp off :(

I thought this one was really cute! It's postmarked December 22, 1908. It's written in pencil, so it's really light, and the writings really small. Click it if you'd like to read :)

This one is the Court House of Records and Institute for Savings, located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It's postmarked September 23, 1944. This is really random, but I really love the handwritting on this one! And someone also tried to (unsuccesfully) rip the stamp off this one.

I always thought this one was so pretty. The pencil writting is extremely light on this one. It's postmarked August 7th, 1930. The postcard shows a sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, from Old Orchard Beach in Maine. Another one with a ripped off stamp :(