Manhattan Sightseeing Tours

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"Glass-Top and Open-Top Observation Buses"

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Map: Hotel Hermitage, Nashville, Tennessee

HOTEL HERMITAGE

OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

was named after the home of President andrew Jackson, — "The Hermitage", situated twelve miles from this hotel.

It is very comparable with

Washington's Home at Mt. Vernon

Sammy's Bowery Follies

Sammy's Bowery Follies

Sammy Fuchs (Mayor of the Bowery) Prop.

Songs & Dances of the Gay 90's

CABARET — RESTAURANT

DANCING — ENTERTAINMENT

267 Bowery

GRamercy 3-9725

"The Poor Man's Club"

Oh Sammy's Bowery Follies is

The only place today

Left of the old time Bowery

That once was wild and gay

Stop in and Sammy'll tell you 'bout

that gay and hectic whirl,

When — "The Bowery, the Bowery"

Was the song of all the world. 

 
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International Harvester Tractors at A Century of Progress Exposition

International Harvester had exhibits displaying a variety of products at A Century of Progress Exposition held in Chicago in 1933 and 1934. The postcard above shows Miss Lillian Anderson, Queen of A Century of Progress Exposition on an International Harvester tractor. The picture on this postcard is one of many photos of International Harvester products that are shown on the Wisconsin Historical Society website here, where this tractor is identified as a W-30. The photos on that website include tractors in exhibits, in parades, and at work.

International Harvester published a booklet describing their exhibits and products. The 1934 booklet is available for viewing online at The University of Chicago Library Digital Activities & Collections website here.

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Here is an excerpt from the booklet telling about the tractors:

The 1934 International Harvester postcard below shows some radio show performers posing with the radio-controlled tractor.

Page 34 of the booklet shows a 1906 model International Harvester tractor next to a modern I-30 model and speculates about the future possibilities of radio-controlled tractors.

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NYWF: Westinghouse Building

WESTINGHOUSE BUILDING — featuring the Time Capsule, the Singing Cascades, the Great Halls of Power, Science and Electrical Living. Elektro the Moto-Man and Sparko his pup, the Battle of the Centuries, the Micro-blitzkrieg, and many other outstanding Fair hits.

THE WESTINGHOUSE SINGING CASCADES — a symphony of sound, light and water. At any given instant six tons of water can be seen tumbling down the series of fifteen separate cascades. 120 feet high, it is one of the world's highest man-made waterfalls.

CELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1939-40 WORLD'S FAIRS
In New York and San Francisco
Look for more World's Fair Postcards on the Postcardy Blog on Fridays.
To view past World's Fair posts, click here or on the exposition label.

Pennsylvania Turnpike -- America's Dream Highway

East of the Blue Mt. Tunnel, the Turnpike runs straight as a string for long distances through the fertile Cumberland Valley, a stretch for thirteen miles without a curve. It is the longest straight away in Pennsylvania. One of the interchange terminus gates at Irwin and Carlisle, Pa., points of entering and leaving the Turnpike, is shown in top view.

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Map: Lycoming Hotel, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

LYCOMING HOTEL

on the

Susquehanna Trail — WILLIAMSPORT, PA.

Home of Little League Baseball

235 Outside Rooms, All with Baths

Air-conditioned Coffee Shop and Cocktail Lounge

We feature fine foods and old time hospitality

Irish Flowers For St. Patrick's Day

These three postcards are part of  ST. PATRICK SERIES NO. 5 by Nash.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Map: Fred Harvey Hotels Mileage Chart

     From the wheat fields of Kansas to the orange groves of California, the transcontinental highways which follow the popular "Santa Fe Route" traverse a region rich in scenic interest . . . New Mexico with its mesas and pueblos, its ancient cliff-dwellings and old Spanish missions. . . Arizona with its Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest and colorful Indian Country. 
     Along the way Fred Harvey Hotels provide convenient stops for meals and lodging and ideal headquarters for information concerning interesting journeys "off the beaten path."

Schwaben-Hof Restaurant--Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The SCHWABEN-HOF

We make a FEAST for ALL of YOU . . . and when your DINNER tastes so-o-o good . . . when your SMILES interfere with your eating . . . then TASTE . . . SMILE . . . TASTE again . . . till . . . there . . . there . . . is . . . Nothing . . . left . . . but . . . the . . . PLATTER . . . and EVERYBODY carries home enough MEMORIES . . . there is an OLD WELCOME waiting for YOU and YOUR'S at the ever-friendly Schwaben-Hof.

 
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GGIE: Bank of America

A "TREASURE HOUSE" FOR TREASURE ISLAND

Gone are the mausoleum-like bank buildings of yesterday. Bank of America's exhibit at the Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay is a thing of glowing color, of live beauty, of real "eye appeal." A complete, fully operating branch of the parent institution, it is an exposition of  "The Bank of Tomorrow," setting the pace in modernity and streamlined efficiency.

THIS IS THE DAY OF "STREAMLINED" BANKING

It's new! It's different! Modern as your new automobile, the interior of the Bank of America branch at the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island gives the visitor a preview of what tomorrow's banks will be like. Streamlined in its appointments, glowing in rich colors of blue, red and gold, adorned with mural masterpieces, air conditioned and scientifically lighted, the whole atmosphere breathes warmth and welcome. "It's a pleasure to come here," say the visitors. "It's a pleasure to BE here!" say the employees.

CELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1939-40 WORLD'S FAIRS
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Union Station -- Los Angeles, California

In keeping with the lavish appointments provided in the new Los Angeles Union Station, this glimpse of the Waiting Room shows the leather upholstered settees provided for the comfort of the passengers.

This spacious Ticket Concourse has been beautifully decorated in magnificent colors. The three great railroad systems which built and operate this fine passenger station have provided every convenience for the arriving or departing traveller.

 

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Map: Resort Airlines Suncruises

RESORT AIRLINES SUNCRUISES

All Expense - Magic Carpet - House-Parties

for every taste and every pocketbook.

the Modern Way to Vacation Play.

Pete's Cafe -- Boonville, Missouri

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Pete's Air - Conditioned Cafe

314 MAIN STREET     -     BOONVILLE, MO.

Located on U. S. Highway 40 and

Missouri No. 5

Known for Good Food

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New York World's Fair: Schlitz Palm Garden

THE SCHIITZ PALM GARDEN

is situated on Rainbow Avenue

near Constitution Mall.

the Restaurant, Cafeteria and Beer Garden

has a seating capacity of 2,500 persons.

Postmarked at the World's Fair Station, August 2, 1940. The back has the following message:

Resting (?) here for lunch. Then we will see Ripley's & start for home. Hope I don't faint — as others have! A perfect week for weather - Went to R. C. Music Hall yesterday (Rockettes, etc.)

CELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1939-40 WORLD'S FAIRS
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Rocky Mountain Rocket Streamliner at Foot of Pikes Peak

Rock Island

"ROUTE OF THE ROCKETS"

circa 1942

The Rocky Mountain Rocket was a streamlined passenger train of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Rock Island's train numbers 7 and 8 ran from Chicago's LaSalle Street Station to Denver's Union Station and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Rocket ran from 1939 to 1966; the train was discontinued prior to the creation of Amtrak in 1971.(source: Wikipedia)

Map: William Sloane House Y.M.C.A.

WILLIAM SLOANE HOUSE
WEST 34th STREET and NINTH AVENUE

 

• New York City's Y. M. C. A. for transient young men and enlisted personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. In addition to 1493 sleeping rooms there are available to resident members, Personal Counseling, Employment Service, Recreation Information, Sightseeing Trips, Writing Room, House Physician, Barber Shop, Baths, Bootblack, Tailor Shop, Cafeteria, Grill, News Stand, Telephones, Check Room, Laundry, Bible Breakfasts, Musicales, Inspirational Lectures, Billiard and Social Rooms.

Parker's Restaurant -- Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Parker's Restaurant & Dining Room

Air Conditioned - U. S. Highway 301 - Air Conditioned

ROCKY MOUNT, N. CAR.

Famous for Courtesy and Good Food

Pay Attention to What You Eat

But More to Where you Eat It!

35 Years of Courteous Service

 
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