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