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...
Aerial views; Dog racing; Beaches; Coastlines; Cityscapes
Miami Beach seen from the air. There is an oval dog track in the foreground and the heavily-populated beach can be seen in the background. The shoreline is also visible in the background as are many city buildings. Published by Thomas R. West,...
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...
Silver cross with white Easter lilies. A scroll wraps around the cross, reading "May blessings of to-day abide, until another Eastertide." Published by BB, London, series no. R 90. Printing information dates this card to before the first...
A quilt or blanket documenting the history of the United States in squares with images and dates and the words Government of the People By the People And For the People Shall Not Perish From the Earth across the top and bottom borders. Title...
Partial map of the city of Louisville showing various boundaries and dates of acts and ordinances that affected the boundaries. Labeled: MISC Charts, Diagrams, & Other Unnumbereds.
Sculpture; Metalwork; Myths; Legends; Men; Gods; People associated with religion; Supernatural beings; Fictitious characters; Nudes; Muscles; Genitals; Hairstyles; Beards
"With a serene expression in the eyes and the body of an athlete, the father of the gods hurls a thunderbolt. The statue, an original bronze by a great sculptor, dates from about 460 BC." (Caption, p. 350); "Bronze statue of Zeus or...
Woman in a full-length pink dress, carrying a white parasol, walks down a path through a woods. There are fallen leaves along and beside the path. Jacob's Park is now known as Iroquois Park. The inscription on the verso reads, "Jacob Park is...
Seaside settlement and boats in harbor against mountainous background. One large ship occupies the middle of the harbor; smoke trails out of its smokestack. There are smaller boats in the water, as well, and a dock or pier extending into the water....
Heart framing small bouquet of blue and pink flowers. The heart lays on a golden ribbon decorated with violets. Printing information dates this card to before the first World War.
Santa Claus; Christmas cards; Christmas trees; Holly; Toys;
Santa Claus stands beside a scroll bearing the message, "Be this Christmas fair and bright, With all that makes a young heart light." The scroll is topped with two gold bells and holly with berries can be seen peeking from behind the...
Girl with chicks. She holds some chicks in her apron, while two sit on her shoulders and a third sits on her head. In front of her are several colored eggs, some of them eggshells that chicks have hatched out of. She wears a cross. Postage...
Betsy Ross' house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A small red brick house with white trim and an old fashioned American flag flying from a dormer window on the roof. Text printed on verso reads, "The Betsy Ross House is a quaint little shop...
Book of Hours--France--Illustrations; Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--France; Manuscripts, Medieval; Illuminations 1200-1500
A Book of Hours was the primary text for private lay devotion in the late middle ages and Renaissance. Consisting of the cycle of prayers to be recited at the eight canonical hours or established times for prayers throughout the day, the content of...
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--France; Manuscripts, Medieval; Illuminations 1500-1550
A Book of Hours was the primary text for private lay devotion in the late middle ages and Renaissance. Consisting of the cycle of prayers to be recited at the eight canonical hours or established times for prayers throughout the day, the content of...
Book of Hours--Italy--Illustrations; Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--Italy; Manuscripts, Medieval; Illuminations 1200-1500
A Book of Hours was the primary text for private lay devotion in the late middle ages and Renaissance. Consisting of the cycle of prayers to be recited at the eight canonical hours or established times for prayers throughout the day, the content of...
Address: 2255 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206. Partially visible ghost sign reading "Remodeling Repairing" appears on the side of the building, beneath the sign reading "Bourbons Bistro Est. 05." The building dates back...
Snow scene with fence and buildings. A pine bough with holly berries and white flowers in the foreground. The back of this card is not divided for message and address, which likely dates this card to between 1901 and 1907.
Buildings; University of Louisville--Buildings; University of Louisville. Speed Scientific School; Laboratories; Pipes (Conduits); Brigman Hall (Louisville, Ky.)
Laboratory in Brigman Hall with various pieces of engineering laboratory equipment. Pipes run along the ceiling. This image dates to the period when the Speed Scientific School (now the J.B. Speed School of Engineering) was housed in Brigman Hall....
