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[Postcard of Altamont and Shelly Arms Hotels at Fort Thomas, KY]

Description: Postcard of two separate red buildings with grey roofing and an American flag flying from a pole. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "May go to Cheder park tomorrow Dear Holy, This is the place my uncle + aunt live, although it does not do it justice. Went to coney last night. To town today saw labor day parade. - Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington W. Va. Care Mr. J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 4, 1907

[Postcard of Burning Oil Tanks]

Description: Postcard of an oil tanker erupting in flames, described as "Burning oil tanks, Beaumont, Texas, containing 37,000 bbls. each." On the back, a message reads, "Jack must be froze, I haven't been able to get in touch with his whereabouts. H. H. 11-4-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 4, 1911

[Postcard of Charity Hospital]

Description: Postcard of a white estate with red shuttered windows and a horse-drawn cart traveling down the street along the trolley car line. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 4, 1908

[Postcard of Country Club in Beaumont, Tex.]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with a white fenced terrace on the second level and brown roofing. The letter written across the face of the postcard is illegible. The message on the back reads, "Your card are very much appreciated - know you are "hard" at work again." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 4, 1910

[Postcard of Euclid Avenue]

Description: Postcard of rows of trees with red peppers hanging from the branches, described as "Euclid Avenue, Upland, California Euclid Avenue, several miles in length, planted, solid pepper trees is the connecting link between Upland on the Foothill Boulevard and Ontario on the Valley Boulevard, California." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 4, 1934

[Postcard of High School in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a three story brick building with an American flag flying from the roof, described as "High School, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Still guessing about "Jack." Mamie please tell me. Harry H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 4, 1911

[Postcard of Hopi House in Grand Canyon, Arizona]

Description: Postcard of a stone structure with wooden ladders, with two young men, a woman, child, and small dog standing outside. The scene is described as "The Hopi House is an exact reproduction of a Hopi Indian pueblo. It is an irregular stone structure plastered with abode and rising three stories high. Here are Hopi men, women, and children. Some decorating and burning pottery, others spinning yarn and weaving squaw dresses and blankets, and perhaps some maiden weaving a basket." The message written ā€¦ more
Date: August 4, 1918

[Postcard of "Natural Bridge" in Sewanee]

Description: Postcard of a natural rock formation creating a bridge between two ridges. The scene is described as " "Natural Bridge" Sewanee, Tenn." The letter on the back reads, "Hello. How is everything at Gunston? This is the swellest place in the world. Write me some times. J.D.P." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C."
Date: November 4, 1910

[Postcard of Shaw Park Gardens]

Description: Postcard of a pool surrounded by trees on a hill overlooking the coast, described as "Shaw Park Gardens situated at an altitude of approx. 300 ft. then command a panoramic view of the Harbour and Town of Ocho Rios. Guided Tours are available so that the lush verdant vegetation and breath-taking views can be fully enjoyed and appreciated." The message on the back reads, "Sunday, Nov. 12 - Jamaica Mamie dear- Just this morning I realized you had a birthday on Nov. 7 (?) So this is a belated Happyā€¦ more
Date: November 4, 1978

[Postcard of Summer Girl]

Description: Postcard of a young girl sipping a drink wearing a white dress with red flowers and blue ribbons on her bonnet and waist. Three young men are walking away in the background. The bottom edge of the postcard describes it as "The Summer Girl." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont Texas."
Date: May 4, 1907

[Postcard of the Great Pier at Jamestown Exposition]

Description: Postcard of a grand pier extending into the ocean at night, lit only by its own lights. The scene is described on the back with the words, "The Jamestown Exposition. The exposition celebrates the 300th anniversary of the beginning for the Nation. In 1607 John Smith, with other adventurers, set up a stockade on a peninsula of Powhatan's River (afterwards called the James), and named the settlement James City or Jamestown. From this grew Virginia and eventually, the United States. The site of theā€¦ more
Date: October 4, 1907
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