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  • Boston North Station

    Postmarked in Watertown, Massachusetts on September 7th, 1911, from R.J. to Miss Lena A. West in Randolph, Vermont. – Sept 7, 1911Dear Cousin,I suppose you have got nicely stacked on your duties by this time, hope you like well. Are you homesick much? I had a letter from Mother Tues. I spent Sun & Mon…

    February 28, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s
    1910s, boston, history, mail, massachusetts, postcards, primary documents
    Boston North Station
  • Poinsettia Gardens

    Postmarked in Hudson, Texas on March 11th, 1977, from Mr. & Mrs. Gonzales to Mr. & Mrs. Bob Carter in San Gabriel, California. – Hello. Hoping all of you are fine. We are having a good time. We’ll see you all soon.Mr. & Mrs. Gonzales

    February 26, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, california, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, texas
    Poinsettia Gardens
  • Sullivan Square Station

    Postmarked in Boston, Massachusetts on January 20th, 1909, from P. James Walker to Surline Newell in Whitefield, New Hampshire. – My little Darling: My barn is still very busy so busy that I was laid up for 1 hold week. I am 10ft 14in tall.Wright soon. With loveP. James Walker

    February 24, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, boston, history, mail, massachusetts, postcards, primary documents
    Sullivan Square Station
  • New York World’s Fair

    Postmarked in New York, New York on August 9th, 1939, from Smitty to Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Townsend in Charleston, South Carolina. – [on front]This is gorgeous inside! [on back]It’s just all too wonderful. We are taking in all the sights in a big way. Will look for mom at Penn station Friday morning. Going…

    February 21, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, history, mail, New York City, postcards, primary documents, World’s Fair
    New York World’s Fair
  • The Golden Shower Tree

    Postmarked in Vero Beach, Florida on August 14th, 1960. Sent to Mr. John Neil in New Milford, Ohio, from Aunt Bel & Uncle Froggy. – Hi Johnny,Isn’t this beautiful. You would love the flowers here.Aunt Bel, Uncle Froggy

    February 19, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1960s
    1960s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    The Golden Shower Tree
  • Hollywood, California

    Postmarked in Los Angeles, California on February 7th, 1934. Sent to Miss Phoebe Goddard in Wakefield, Massachusetts, from G.W. Owen. – PhoebeJust a line to give you my address in L.A., and ask you to let me know if you expect to be out here soon. Mailingbox Opts., 938 S Lake St Apt. 202. I…

    February 17, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1930s
    1930s, california, history, hollywood, hollywood history, los angeles, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Hollywood, California
  • Valentine’s Greetings

    “Valentine Greeting” postmarked in Franklin, New Hampshire on February 13th, 1920.“A Greeting of True Love” not postmarked. Both cards addressed to Leland Welch

    February 14, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s, No Postmark
    1920s, history, holidays, illustration, love, mail, postcards, primary documents, romance, romantic, valentine’s day
    Valentine’s Greetings
  • Lucca

    Postmarked in Lucca, Italy with the date illegible. Sent to Mr. & Mrs. D Penny in Isle of Arran, Scotland, from Joan & George. – June 22nd.We are enjoying a most pleasant stay here in Tuscany. The countryside is lovely and the towns quite a revelation. We have visited Barga (quite a hair-raising arrive) and…

    February 12, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    Illegible Postmark
    history, Italy, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Lucca
  • Hotel Farragut

    Postmarked in Denver, Colorado on January 29th, 1945. Sent to Mr & Mrs Clare Mackhob in Burlington, Iowa, from Mother – Sunday EveDear Pearl & Clare. Well well now what have I done to keep off your corresponding list? Hope your well. We are having a little winter. Cold and some snow. Edna eat dinner…

    February 10, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents, shade
    Hotel Farragut
  • Panda Bear

    Postmarked in Washington, D.C. on October 12th, 1983. Sent to The Carters in San Gabriel, California, from Boyd. – Mom and Dad,After finishing all the talks I had to give, I finally got the chance to go to the zoo. The panda’s are great, but the grizzlies are better.Boyd.

    February 7, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1980s
    1980s, history, mail, panda bear, postcards, primary documents, zoo
    Panda Bear
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