A railroad crossing sign stands on a small patch of grass. The white sign is framed by the foliage of trees in the background. Printed on the crossbars are "Railroad" and "Crossing". Print on the vertical post: "Look Both...
Lillian Fletcher feeds her pet lamb at Twigmore, her farm in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. Lillian is wearing a straw hat and light dress as she stretches to hold a feed bucket up to the lamb standing in a field over the stone entrance to the spring....
The Matthews family enjoys afternoon tea on the lawn at Clovercroft. From left to right are: Charlotta Matthews Osborn, Florence Matthews, Kate Matthews, Lillian Fletcher, Edward H. Matthews, and Jessie Matthews Joy. Handwritten on verso by Kate...
The gate to photographer Kate Matthews' family home, Clovercroft, stands open along the path next to Ashwood Avenue in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. Handwritten on verso in Kate Matthews' handwriting: "'Clovercroft Gateway' =Photo. 1940=",...
Catherine Lawton, dressed as the character Kitty Walton in the Little Colonel books, sits on a lawn with a basket of flowers. She is wearing a full dress and a straw hat with flowers. Handwritten on verso of postcard in Kate Matthews' handwriting:...
A girl with long hair wearing a white, or light-colored, dress poses in a swing suspended from a tree. The girl is believed to be the photographer's niece, Elizabeth Matthews, who was the real-life model for the character Betty Lewis in the Little...
Military facilities; Military personnel; Young Men's Christian associations; Schools; Fire stations; Fire engines; Firefighting equipment; Barracks; Officers' quarters; Country clubs; Masonic buildings; Hotels; Theaters
Collection of images from Fort Thomas in Northern Kentucky. These views are from the early 20th century, probably World War I. Some of the images are from the military installation and feature soldiers and buildings at the camp, including the YMCA...
Street with a covered walkway (i.e., a pergola) running on one side. Several figures, including horse-drawn carriages, can be seen on the street and sidewalks. Published by the Southwest News Company. Postmarked 1910 on verso.
University of Cincinnati--Buildings; Libraries; Universities & colleges--Buildings;
Two large stone buildings, part of the University of Cincinnati. One of the buildings (Van Wormer Library) has a large dome and ionic columns, the other (McMiken Hall) has smaller cupolas. "20. - Cincinnati (Ohio)," "Young and Carl,...
Man in a suit and black bowler hat, with white mustache and beard, sits in what appears to be a mock-up of an early open-air automobile. A backdrop featuring a building reads, in part, "union station" - the remainder of the label is not...
Hotels; Lobbies; Great Northern Hotel (Chicago, Ill.); Balconies; Chandeliers
Lobby of the Great Northern Hotel, showing seating areas and a balcony around the perimeter. A large light fixture hangs from the ceiling. An ad for the hotel is printed on the verso. Postmarked 1937 on verso. Printed by E.C. Kropp Co.
Cityscapes; Mining; Churches; Streets; Hospitals; Orthodox churches; Schools; Department stores; Power plants; Catholic churches; Athletic fields; Methodist Episcopal churches; Hotels; Banks; Post offices; Buildings; United States Coal and Coke...
Souvenir folder of postcards from Lynch, Kentucky, in Harlan County. Lynch is a mining town and some of the views reflect that role: there are views of mine entrances. Also pictured are various churches, including a Greek Orthodox church, an...
A fork in a dirt road in Mockingbird Valley in Jefferson County, Kentucky. One leg of the road goes uphill and the other downhill. Both lead into forested areas. Postmarked 1913 (on verso).
Souvenir postcard folder of Jacksonville, Florida. Includes images of parks, including Confederate, Hemming, and Memorial parks; various bridges; buildings including the Scottish Rite Temple, Union Terminal, City Hall, and the post office;...
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hall in Louisville, Kentucky, three-quarters view. Published by Bagby-Howe Drug Co. Postmarked 1910 (on verso).
Levy Brothers store at night. Beams of light emanate from the store, and the points of the roof and eaves twinkle. Numerous figures are shown around the lighted shop windows on the ground floor. One abutting building is slightly visible. Levy's was...
Souvenir folder of postcards from Memphis, Tennessee. Images in this folder depict public buildings, including the auditorium, hospitals, and a library; parks, monuments and gardens; various banks and other business buildings; Southwestern College...
Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park, Louisville, Kentucky. Water streams from a figure of the Greek god Pan into a round reservoir below. A female figure stands beside the fountain on the right, leaning on it. The fountain is in a clearing surrounded...
Carts & wagons; Goats; Children; Fontaine Ferry Park (Louisville, Ky.)
Photomechanical print of child seated in wagon drawn by goat. Text beneath image reads: "This Goat and Wagon will be given away (for 10 cts.) at Post Office Clerks' Outing, Fontaine Ferry, June 19. Come and visit the Greatest Country Store...
