Monument to General Reynolds
February 14, 2022
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The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War, and the largest military engagement that has ever occurred in Pennsylvania. One
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The Grave of Johnny Appleseed – Fort Wayne, Indiana (circa 1935)
February 14, 2022
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The American colonies, with an expanding frontier, offered a congenial home to many “characters”, some of whose eccentricities are captured in historical accounts and embroidered
A Monument to the Leg of Benedict Arnold – Saratoga, NY (circa 1935)
February 14, 2022
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Benedict Arnold, whose name is now synonymous with “traitor”, was once a hero in the fight for American Independence. His daring exploits for the Colonial
The Birthplace of James Buchanan – circa 1940
February 14, 2022
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Pennsylvanians have had (until the inauguration of President Biden) only one native son who became a US President. Unfortunately, the administration of Buchanan is one
Conrad Weiser – Reading, Pennsylvania (circa 1910)
February 14, 2022
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Today, the Episcopal Church commemorates Conrad Weiser, colonial peace-maker, city planner, administrator of justice, and Lutheran churchman. Although Conrad Weiser was not part of the
“Never Too Late to Mend” – Quarryville, PA (1906)
February 14, 2022
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R. F. Outcault was one of the greatest cartoonists in American history. He may have been the first to use a series of comic panels,
“Haven’t Got the Spinal Meningitis” – Atchison, Kansas (1912)
February 14, 2022
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Mr. Hugh Smith lived in Monrovia, an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas. The town was platted along on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, but never
Over-eating at Thanksgiving – Media, PA (1914)
February 14, 2022
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Miss E. Garner lived in Media, PA, a borough 13 miles west of Philadelphia and the County Seat of Delaware County. In November of 1914,
Coming Your Way – 1906
February 14, 2022
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On October 11, 1906, H. H. Ziemen of Adamstown received a postcard from Cora, who might be a sibling. The postcard is badly worn and
That Moustache is a Nuisance! Columbia, PA (circa 1915)
February 14, 2022
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Douglas Tempest (born 1887) was a British illustrator and cartoonist who went on to become a pioneerin animation.Many Tempest cartoons were featured on postcards published
“The Big Squeeze” – Comic Postcard circa 1935
February 14, 2022
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The wide range of comic postcards has never held much interest for me; but the genre has always been a considerable part of the postcard
Centennial of Abraham Lincoln Birthday
February 14, 2022
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Last year, I posted recollections of my childhood years during which we celebrated a separate birthday for Lincoln and for Washington. In Elementary School, ,
“Thanksgiving Joys” to York County – Dover, PA (1909)
February 14, 2022
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Mrs. Alice E. Frey lived in Dover, PA, a borough a few miles northwest of the city of York. In November of 1909, she received
“Thanksgiving Cheer” to Berks County – Reading, PA (1921)
February 14, 2022
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A hundred years ago, Mrs. M. Emma Dunn lived in Reading. (Her address is 1510 Hawk Street; I cannot find that the house is still
“Your True and Loving Friend” – Mountville, PA (1914)
February 14, 2022
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One of the delights of reading vintage postcards is reading the frequent expression of friendship and affection. It is not uncommon to find references to