Missouri Postcards

Missouri Postcards

Missouri Postcards

Hello from Halltown - Text on front: Halltown, Missouri rests on the western edge of the Ozark Plateau. In this scene, facing west, 66 drops down one of several hills as it enters the Great Plains. George Hall lent his name to Halltown, which was known as the "antique capital of the world" when 66 was in its heyday. Thelma White, owner of Whitehall Mercantile (right foreground), invites you to stop by and step back in time "Where Yesterday Meets Today." Postcard is new and in mint condition.

Quality Hill Towers - Kansas City, Missouri. "Our down-town home with a Viewpoint." Lewis Kitchen Reality Company Agents. Vintage postcard is unused, has bending to upper left corner and what appears like glue on back edges, but text undamaged.

Forest Park - Text on Back: Floral Display Jewel Box -- Forest Park. Division of Parks and Recreation, St. Louis, Missouri. Vintage postcard is unused and in very good condition.

Columbia Student Memorial Union - Text on back: Student Memorial Union. Completed in 1963, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Vintage postcard is unused and in very good condition.

$1.99 Item #: mov-26

St Louis Municipal Bridge - Text on back: Cost six million dollars. Dedicated January, 1917. Length 2022 feet. East railway approach 13336 feet. West railway approach 2900 feet. East highway approach 5308 feet. West highway approach 2468 feet. Vintage postcard is unused and in very good condition. Slight edge wear.

$3.99 Item #: mov-24

Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion, St. Louis - Text on back: The Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion, 3352 S. 13th St. at Broadway. Interstate 55 (Ozark Expway rsenal Interchange) St. Louis, Missouri. Built on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River at a long time landmark known to steamboat pilots as Chatillon's Bend. The Greek Revival Mansion is elegantly restored and has an unique Carriage Trade gift shop and Carriage House tea room with garden patio dining. Lunchion served Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tea and drinks available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mansion House tours daily except Sunday.

$1.99 Item #: mov-28

St. Joseph Boulevard Scene - No text on back. Vintage linen postcard is unused and in very good condition.

$2.99 Item #: MO-1001

Cactus Room, Onondaga Cave - Text on back: Cactus Room. Calcite onyx formations expressive of desert cactus suggest the title. In the Cactus Room are fossil remains of ancient cave bears. Onondaga Cave, U.S. 66 -- Leasburg, Missouri.

Lake Taneycomo - Text on back: The Lake Taneycomo and White River area is one of the greatest playgrounds in America. The Ozarks fringe the shore line. Every sport and recreation associated with mountains, woods or water are available here. Vintage postcard is unused and in very good condition.

Mark Twain Monument - Text on front: Mark Twain Monument, Riverview Park, Hannibal, Missouri. Vintage postcard has writing on the back, is postmarked 1941 from Hannibal, Missouri and complete with intact one cent stamp. Sight fold - center top.

Onondaga Cave - Text on back: Lily Pad Room. Calcite onyx lily pads formed in unique manner. described in national magazine as "America's most unusual cave formations." Onondaga Cave, U.S. 66 -- Leasburg, Missouri. Vintage postcard is unused, in good condition, showing some edge wear.