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  • Wisteria in Bloom

    Postmarked in Los Angeles, California on February 17th, 1921. Sent to Mrs. T.J. Flick in PIckerington, Ohio, from Oren. – 2-16-1921Dear Aunt:A.M. some old ride, from Chi. Never changed train but say I’m not going back without a stopover. Write you later. Oren

    February 5, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1920s
    1920s, history, los angeles, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Wisteria in Bloom
  • Menagerie, Central Park

    Postmarked in Brooklyn, New York on September 23, 1913. Sent to Miss Marjorie Phillips in Hop River, Connecticut, from Aunt Emily – Dear Marjorie,With love and best wishesfromAunt EmilyHow is the doll?

    February 3, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1910s
    1910s, Central Park, history, mail, New York City, postcards, primary documents
    Menagerie, Central Park
  • A London Police Man

    Postmarked in Paddington, England on May 1st, 1973. Sent to Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Welch in New London, New Hampshire, from Dot & Jim. – Sat.Hi all –Everything great – weather exceptional – spring flowers still in full bloom.“Tiny” Tim just precious – very good at being lugged around everywhere.Dined at an elegant French restaurant…

    January 31, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1970s
    1970s, England, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    A London Police Man
  • Greetings from Vermont!

    Postmarked in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont on September 2nd, 1943 Sent to Mrs. Rose D. Pauley in Billings, Montana, from Miss Marion Platt – Dear Card Pal, Would you exchange cards with me? As yet I haven’t any from your state and I would like a few. Do you have many cards in your collection? Sincerely,Marion…

    January 29, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Greetings from Vermont!
  • Martin Waddell Cabin, New Salem State Park

    Postmarked in La Jolla, California on January 27, 1960. Sent to Mr. & Mrs. E.S. Clark in Springfield, Illinois, from Bobby and Teddy. – Dear Grandpa & Grandma,“We miss you, we have missed you for a long time. It would be nice for you to come over & see us some day ’cause we would…

    January 27, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1960s
    1960s, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Martin Waddell Cabin, New Salem State Park
  • Heinkehr com Brauhaus!

    Postmarked in Munich, Germany on April 20, 1904 Sent to Miss Milson from Elsa – My dear Gertrude,Show me the way to go home boys etcAm drinking beer for breakfast.Elsa

    January 24, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1900s
    1900s, Germany, history, mail, postcards, primary documents
    Heinkehr com Brauhaus!
  • Reception Center – Duffle Bags Properly Packed After Clothing Issuance

    Postmarked in Trenton, NJ on March 10th, 1945Sent to Mr. Fron Stawski in Riverhead, NY from Pete … Hi, Fron,How are all the girls now that I’ve left. Having a good time.Wish you were herePete

    January 22, 2025

    Alex Cottle

    1940s
    1940s, history, mail, military, postcards, primary documents
    Reception Center – Duffle Bags Properly Packed After Clothing Issuance
  • Greetings from the Internet!

    Wish You Were Here is a blog dedicated to the whimsical, wonderful world of postcards. We aim to share postcards from wide and far in both time and distance. These are small moments of history. While some may seem insignificant to us now, they reflect the realities of someone’s life, whenever and wherever that may…

    January 21, 2025

    Alex Cottle

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