New York City – Wish You Were Here

Ericsson Fountain

Hi Em,How’s every little thing. Hope Helen isn’t going to drive you crazy while I’m away. Been having such fun & hate to come back.Oh well, see you soon,Charlottle – Postmarked in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1970, from Charlotte to Miss Emma Saxon in New York, New York.

January 16, 2026

Alex Cottle

1970s

1970s, history, human interest, mail, new york, New York City, pennsylvania, postcards, primary documents

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

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