Hotels; Edgewater Beach Hotel (Chicago, Ill.); Stairways; Plant containers; Flowers
Stairways and decorative planters in entrance way of the Edgewater Beach Hotel. There are many potted plants along and around the stairs. Printed by Curt Teich & Co., number 1A-H186; this manufacturer's number dates the card to 1931.
Skyscrapers; Cityscapes; Rivers; Bridges; Water tanks; Railroads; Streets
Chicago skyline looking down the Chicago River. There are several tall buildings in background, and a bridge is visible near the mouth of the river. There is a water tank on the roof of a building in the foreground, and there are trains on the...
Galleries & museums; Automobiles; Pedestrians; Sidewalks; Field Museum of Natural History
Field Museum of Natural History from a distance. Cars are headed to and from the museum, and people are seen on their way to and from the museum on the sidewalks. The museum is a large white marble building with many columns. There is a grassy area...
Navy Pier on Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois. The pier has a red bridge or stone entranceway with a sign reading "Navy Pier" at the top. There are two boats alongside the pier and a bus or trolley approaches the entrance. Text printed on...
Planetaria; Domes; Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum
Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois. The planetarium is seen in isolation. It has a large dome and a sign over the entrance reads "The Adler Planetarium." Text printed on verso reads, "The $1,000,000 Adler Planetarium comprising an...
Railroad stations; Automobiles; Buses; Union Station (Chicago, Ill.)
Union railroad station in Chicago. The Chicago River is visible in the foreground, and cars and a bus can be seen in the street near the station. Text printed on verso reads, "This majestic new railroad terminal occupies the entire block...
Stadiums; Automobiles; Parking lots; Fire escapes; Flags--United States
Chicago Stadium, a large white structure. There are signs on both visible sides reading "Chicago Stadium" and bas-relief scenes are barely visible on the walls near the top of the building. There are cars parked in a lot near the building...
Men unloading bananas in a warehouse. Men stand by conveyor belts and dollies; bunches of bananas lay on the conveyor belts. There are piles of bananas on the ground and on carts. Text printed on verso reads, "At New Orleans, the world's...
Streets; Street railroads; Automobiles; Buildings; Cityscapes
Canal Street in New Orleans. A view down the street that takes in some of the skyline. The streetcar line can be seen down the middle of Canal Street, with a few streetcars in service. Cars are also visible in the street and parked along the side....
Railroads; Railroad tracks; Passengers; Railroad passenger cars; Rivers; Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company; National Limited (Train)
National Limited runs along the Potomac River. Mountains can be seen in the background; people can be seen looking out the back of the train. Published by the Union News Company, printed by Tichnor Brothers, number 133865. Postmarked 1937 on verso.
Buildings; Streets; Old South Meeting House (Boston, Mass.); Historic buildings
Old South Meeting House in Boston, Massachusetts. The tall red building has a spire on top and a clock on the side. Other buildings and the street are also visible; there are cars in the street and pedestrians on the sidewalk. Text printed on verso...
Boston University--Buildings; Universities & colleges; Chapels
Several buildings of the Boston University campus. Text printed on verso reads, "The Daniel L. Marsh Chapel flanked by School of Theology and College of Liberal Arts Buildings." Postmarked 1953 on verso. Published for Bromley & Co.;...
Plymouth Rock, bearing date 1620. Part of the rock's enclosure can be seen. Postage requirements date this card to before 1952. Published by Smith News Store; printed by Tichnor Brothers, number 61534.
St. Louis, Missouri seen from above; a tall tower stands above the surrounding buildings. The Mississippi River can be seen in the back. Text printed on verso reads, "St. Louis is the largest city on the Mississippi river, and one of the most...
Hotels; Streets; Automobiles; Jefferson Hotel (St. Louis, Mo.)
Hotel Jefferson with street below. The hotel is seen from the corner, and cars can be seen on both facing streets. Printed by Curt Teich, number 3A-H332; this number dates the card to 1933.
Santa Fe Mission depot, a structure with Spanish-influenced architecture. Other buildings are visible nearby, and telegraph wires run between various buildings and the depot. There are people standing near the tracks and the station, and several...
Dock at Chautauqua Institution, with large boat and people embarking or disembarking. The dock is connected to a large building with a porch and a clock tower. People are visible on the shore and near the building on the "shore side."...
Times Square, New York City, with the Paramount Building. The shot is taken from above, and people and vehicles are visible in the street and on the sidewalks below. Other buildings in the vicinity are also visible. Published by Alfred Mainzer,...
Statue of Liberty. A few people can be seen near the base of the statue. Information on the statue is printed on the image, such as "right arm, length 42 ft.," "12 persons can stand in torch." Postmarked 1953 on verso.
