This still-life painting, of a plate of strawberries, is the perfect complement to the warm days of late Spring. At the farmers’ markets, the vendor’s
When Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the entirety of this addition to the new United States was largely unknown. France needed money
Peters Mountain is a peak (1190 feet) of the Appalachian Mountains on the east side of the Susquehanna River in northern Dauphin County, PA. The
For this day of waiting and preparation on the Eve of Easter, I found this art postcard by a German painter. Ludwig Blume-Siebert was born
The Spanish-American War does not loom large in American consciousness today, but it represented an enormous shift in American identity. Many discussions of the conflict
In other postcard stories, we have looked at the role of railroads in the promotion of natural wonders – especially in National Parks. This linen
The city of Reading, and Berks County, began planning an airfield in 1934. The airport was completed in 1938 and dedicated in 1939. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Regional_Airport During
The story of Pan Am, once the largest and best-praised airline company in the world, is inherently interesting. The role of the clipper aircraft is
This long sliver of wilderness, along the Shenandoah River between ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was created as a National Park by Franklin Roosevelt
On July 4, we recall the noble aspirations of our nation. We don’t always live up to the high standards we espouse, but we are
While we are quarantined at home, the prospect of a railroad journey to a scenic retreat has great appeal. This linen postcard was published by
Laurel Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – circa 1940 The Great Smoky Mountain National Park was dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt in
It is interesting to note how large food companies have promoted their health, safety, and quality procedures through the early 20th century. Many advertisements for
In Praise of Forests – circa 1940 Come to the woods, for here is rest.” ― John Muir Pennsylvania (“Penn’s Woods”) was once covered entirely
Tellings stories from the past.