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Church, Chicago, Illinois: Text on Front: 583 8th Church, Scientist, 44th and Michigan, Chicago. No text on back. Postcard is in fair to good condition, postmarked from Chicago, 1913, intact one cent stamp, edge wear, slight creasing to upper left corner.

Montgomery Ward Building, Chicago, Illinois: Text on Front: The Montgomery Ward & C. Building, Chicago, One of the largest commercial buildings in the world. No text on back. Writing on front and back. Postmarked Chicago, Illinois, June 12, 1907, intact one cent stamp. Very good condition, very slight crease upper left corner.

Cozy Drive In - Print of hand-drawn card from artist Bob Waldmire. Route 66 was certified in 1926 when the nation adopted a numbered system of cross-country, inter-state roads. Fully paved by 1936, Route 66 became an important and legendary highway, "immortalized" in literature, music and on television. Gradually "replaced" by huge homogeneous interstates, 66 was decertified in 1985, ceasing to exist "officially." But well over 80% of the old road is still drivable -- so, travel back in time, and leave the stress behind -- on the interstates... and then, you too will say: "I still get my kicks on old Route 66!" Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.

Washington Monument, Chicago, Illinois: No text on back. Postcard is used, shows edge wear, has intact one cent stamp.

Chicago, Illinois Route 66 - Custom original only available at the Rocky Mountain General Store. Text on back: When Route 66 began in 1926, its staring point was on Jackson Boulevard at Michigan Avenue. In 1933, the starting point was moved east to Jackson and Lake Shore Drive. In 1955, it was moved again to Michigan Avenue when Jackson Boulevard became one way. Adams Street became the new westbound Route 66. Today, Chicago currently marks the official beginning of Route 66 as Adams Street and Michigan Avenue. Postcard is brand new and in mint condition.

Onstot's Cooper Shop - Text on back: Interior of Onstot's Cooper Shop, Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois. Henry Otstot, cooper, erected this shop while operating the Rutledge Tavern in 1834. A year later he built his residence to the west and lived there until 1840. Abraham Lincoln and Isaac Onstot, the eldest son, were friends and studied together here by the light of the fire kindled by the cooper's shavings. In 1840 this shop was moved to Petersburg, where Onstot carried on his business for many years. Latter weather-boarding was added on the exterior, larger windows were installed, and it was used as a residence until 1922, when it was purchased by the Old Salem Lincoln League, stripped of its weather-boarding and re-erected on its original site. It is now restored to its former exterior appearance. Lincoln's New Salem Enterprises, Inc. Petersburg, Illinois.

Refectory, Humboldt Park, Chicago, Illinois: No text on back. Postcard is very good condition given its age. Postmarked August, 1906, writing on front and back, intact one cent stamp. Vintage postcard is in good condition.

Chicago Natural History Museum - Text on back: Formerly Field Museum of Natural History. Chicago Natural History Museum (founded in 1893 by Marshall Field) has been located since 1921 at Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive. The building, of Georgia white marble in style of the Ionic order, is 706 feet long, 438 feet wide, and 105 feet high. It has seventeen acres of floor-space, of which twelve acres are exhibition area. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

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Chicago Navy Pier - Located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, is an interesting and enjoyable experience for visitors and residents of all ages. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago - Text on back: Field Museum. One of the finest museum buildings on Earth, situated on the Lakefront, unsurpassed for the variety and staging of its world famous collections from all parts of the globe. Vintage linen postcard has writing on the back, is postmarked 1952, 2 intact one cent stamps. Card is in good condition with some corner wear.

The Westbury Chicago - Text on back: The Westbury Chicago. 160 E. Huron Street at St. Clair Chicago, Ill. 60611 (312) 787-2900. The elegant new Chicago Westbury in the heart of the fashionable Near North. 500 extra large guest rooms. Over 100 suites. On-premises Garage and Valet Parking. Heated swim pool. Color T.V. First run in room movies. Climate control. Maxwell's Restaurant and Polo Club for dining and entertaining. Vintage postcard has writing on the back, and is complete with intact 8 cent stamp. Postcard is in good condition with some corner wear.

Medinah Club of Chicago - Text on back: Medinah Club of Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Avenue. Transient and permanent accommodations. Make it your home in Chicago. Vintage linen postcard has writing on the back, is postmarked 1944, intact one cent stamp. Postcard is in good condition, slight postmark bleed thru on front.

Decatur, Illinois Intown Motel - Text on back: Decatur Intown Motel 1013 E. Eldorado Decatur, Ill. Steak houses and restaurants in the next block. City buses at the front door. All rooms have Television, Telephone, Radios, air-conditioning, carpets and ceramic tile baths. Located on routes 36 and State 121. Phones: 42-84338 & 42-26565. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Schmidt Owners and Managers. Vintage postcard has writing on the back, is postmarked 1961, intact 3 cent stamp. Postcard is in good condition with some edge wear.

Greetings from Rock Island, Illinois - No text on back. Vintage postcard has writing on the back, is postmarked 1912, intact 1 cent stamp. Real picture postcard is in good condition with very little edge wear. Unfortunately, has slight crease through middle.

Grant Monument, Lincoln Park, Chicago - Text on back: Grant Monument, Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Grant Monument, the work of L.T. Rebisso, is an equestrian figure of colossal proportions mounted on a mammoth base of granite, and overlooking the lake from Lakeshore Drive. Vintage linen postcard is unused and in good condition with very little edge wear. One cent placeholder for stamp.

Executive House, Chicago - Text on back: Executive House, 71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago 60601 FI 6-7100. Chicago's new and luxury 40 story hotel. Located on the edge of the loop at North Michigan Avenue. Drive-in parking. Direct Dial phones. Private Terraces. Refrigerator-barettes. Home of the famous 71 Club. "Tomorrow's hotel today". Vintage postcard is unused and in good condition.

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66 Package Deal - This Route 66 Package Deal includes both the EZ66 Guide For Travelers and the The Route 66 Map Series. The EZ 66 Guide includes up-to-date maps, attractions, tips and games. The map series includes a packaged set of eight fold-out roadmaps, one for each Route 66 state, providing clear, detailed driving directions. This set will provide you with the basic tools for providing an easier journey on what can sometimes be a confusing piece of pavement. Ships Priority Mail!