The Postcard Thread

[Bart Ell]

Also, vintage ad.

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I just cancelled my plans for the day and will go this route.
Here Mom, KFC!

[Rikki Gins]

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Sorry to have missed
the Tour - I hear it
was a great success.
Just now I am
visiting with John &
family.  Their yard
is so beautiful with
lilacs, dogwood, azaleas.
Will see Fran tomorrow
with Louise -
                           Irene

[Rikki Gins]

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This is the second postcard dealing with Tom Breneman's Breakfast in Hollywood radio show.

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The first one is here: https://ellgab.com/index.php?topic=91.msg88626#msg88626

[Rikki Gins]

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Stephenson's Restaurant closed back in 2007.

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Dear Hilda & Herman

We are having a wonderful
visit here in Kans. and Mo.  It will take
a week or more to tell
you all about it.  So far the
weather has been reasonable
83° today - Sat June 29, 1974
From all 3 of us Lorena, Pauline & Effie

[ShayP]

Since then (1920) the Capitol building has been renovated and those trees are gone, as well as most of the greenery in the foreground.  The building itself has the same look currently and the main walkway from the stairs leads to a street.

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[Rikki Gins]

Since then (1920) the Capitol building has been renovated and those trees are gone, as well as most of the greenery in the foreground.  The building itself has the same look currently and the main walkway from the stairs leads to a street.

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Nice postcard, @ShayP.  I see a mighty big church behind the capitol building.  Is that still there?

[ShayP]

Nice postcard, @ShayP.  I see a mighty big church behind the capitol building.  Is that still there?

@Rikki Gins  Not a church.  It's actually 'The Old City Hall.'  It's still there but is a multi-purpose building now that still houses government offices, and I think, a library. (could be wrong) Since it was done in the "Gothic Style" it looks like a cathedral.  The new city hall was built across the street.

[Rikki Gins]

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The Bunnell Buick-Opel car dealership appears to be gone.  https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/25-27-Meadow-St-Willimantic-CT/15453551/

[Rikki Gins]

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In honor of this month's Full Flower Moon, I present a full moon over Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Stamp cancellation date: July 15, 1948.

Hi Babs.
Just a line to
say hello and tell
you I am having
a wonderful time.
               Love,
               Bonnie

 

                   

[Rikki Gins]

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The Tick Tock Restaurant was open for 58 years.  It closed in 1988.

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http://www.findglocal.com/US/Los-Angeles/418259984912313/Tick-Tock-Restaurant

[Rikki Gins]

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History of the Hacienda: (Click to the right of the lightbulb.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacienda_(resort)
 
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The Hacienda was closed and imploded back in December of 1996.  The distinctive neon horse and rider sign was saved however, and it currently resides in the Las Vegas Neon Museum.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Museum  Also, note what's on the marquee... no, not the topless models.  Hank Henry.  He was an actor and comedian who lived in Las Vegas.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Henry

[Rikki Gins]

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This very old postcard was sent from the Great State of Minnesota.  It shows a fascinating real photo of a group of men who are mentioned as being Frank's (the sender of the postcard) gang.  But what type of gang?  There are some wooden boxes to the left, and a strange object to the right of the man standing to the left.  The top of a weight scale perhaps?  And to the far right, are those sheets of hanging newsprint?  Hard to say.  The work clothing of the men aren't much help either.  Everyone is dressed differently.  I see several aprons being worn.  Newspaper press workers?  Brewery workers?  What do you think.?

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St. Paul Min
Feb 22 08
Dear Sister,
Expect to be home
about July.  Probable
to stay           Love to all
                              Frank
What do you think of
my gang.      Frank

[Spookcat]

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This very old postcard was sent from the Great State of Minnesota.  It shows a fascinating real photo of a group of men who are mentioned as being Frank's (the sender of the postcard) gang.  But what type of gang?  There are some wooden boxes to the left, and a strange object to the right of the man standing to the left.  The top of a weight scale perhaps?  And to the far right, are those sheets of hanging newsprint?  Hard to say.  The work clothing of the men aren't much help either.  Everyone is dressed differently.  I see several aprons being worn.  Newspaper press workers?  Brewery workers?  What do you think.?

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St. Paul Min
Feb 22 08
Dear Sister,
Expect to be home
about July.  Probable
to stay           Love to all
                              Frank
What do you think of
my gang.      Frank

Hard to tell from the picture. I may have found out a bit about him assuming I have the correct man.
"Minnie" might be short for Wilhelmina
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Loesch-182

[Rikki Gins]

Hard to tell from the picture. I may have found out a bit about him assuming I have the correct man.
"Minnie" might be short for Wilhelmina
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Loesch-182

I think you have the right person.  Good sleuthing, Spookcat.