CardCow Vintage Postcards

View of Dining Room, Edgewater Beach Hotel Double Postcard

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
View of Dining Room, Edgewater Beach Hotel Double Postcard
Chicago (IL), White Border unused

Wacker Drive And Chicago River By Night

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:30:25 +0100

Title:
Wacker Drive And Chicago River By Night
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Wacker Drive, built at a cost of about $8,000,000 consists of a lower level drive for heavy commercial traffic and an upper level for automobiles and pedestrians. Prominent buildings shown are the Wrigley Building. Tribune Tower, London Guarantee & Accident Co. Bldg., Mather Building. And Pure Oil Building.

Union Stock Yards

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:30:24 +0100

Title:
Union Stock Yards
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The Union Stock Yards are located on the South Side. extending from 39th to 43rd Streets. West of Halsted and cover a total area of about 400 acres. An average of over 1,000 cars of live stock from 22 states of the Union is received daily. Nearly $2,000,000 worth of live stock is sold and delivered here every day in the year for spot cash.

LaSalle Street Station

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:59 +0100

Title:
LaSalle Street Station
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
This station is the terminal for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, Lackawanna, New York Central & N. York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate). On Van Buren Street, between Sherman and LaSalle Streets.

A Century Of Progress

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:11 +0100

Title:
A Century Of Progress
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1951 Dec-04

Description:
International Exposition, Chicago, 1933. Reached by Rock Island Lines direct to LaSalle Street Station. In the Heart of the Loop. This is to remind you that your membership in All States Hobby Club and your subscription to our magazine, Collector Hobbyist, is coming up soon for renewal. Why not check on this and send your dues to the A.S.H.C. Treasurer.

Electrical Group

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:59 +0100

Title:
Electrical Group
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1933 May-18

Description:
The building unit on the extreme left houses the exhibits of radio. The building in the center is devoted to exhibits of telephone and telegraph; and the there quarter circular unit on the right portrays the generation distribution and utilization of electricity. The entire group is two stories high and of modern architectural design. White, red, yellow, gold, blue and silver are the colors used to decorate the buildings.

Soldier Field And Field Museum, Grant Park

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:49 +0100

Title:
Soldier Field And Field Museum, Grant Park
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
One of the largest stadiums in the world, having a seating capacity of 150000. Designed to harmonize with the Field Museum, just north of it in Grant Park. Affords such amusements as: pageants, rodeos, athletic contests and festivals on a lavish scale. It was dedicated to the memory of our war heroes at a cost of over $ 5000000.

Soldier Field And Field Museum, Grant Park

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:48 +0100

Chicago Y. M. C. A. Hotel, 826 South Wabash Avenue

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:00 +0100

Title:
Chicago Y. M. C. A. Hotel, 826 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Chicago Y.M.C. A. Hotel 826 South Wabash Avenue For Men, Women, Families. 2,000 Fireproof Rooms in Downtown Chicago 2 Cafeterias Serving 3,000 Meals Daily Convenient to all Transportation Guest Programs Activities Include: Social, Educational and Religious Events. "Inexpensive Living with Friendly People."

First Berry Lincoln Store, New Salem State Park

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:52 +0100

Title:
First Berry Lincoln Store, New Salem State Park
New Salem (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
James and Rowan Herndon, brothers, built this store buildings, probably in the fall of 1831, and engaged in the mercantile business. James Herndon, at that time a bachelor and boarding at the Rutledge Tavern, sold his interest to William F. Berry early in the summer of 1832, and later in the same year, Rowan sold his interest to Abraham Lincoln, taking Lincoln's note in payment. About January, 1833, Berry and Lincoln purchased the store of Reuben Radford and moved across the street to the second Berry-Lincoln store. Lincoln served as Postmaster from May 7, 1833 to May 30, 1836, when the office was discontinued. It was re-established as a Post Office, February 12, 1940 as Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois.

Chicago

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:51 +0100

Title:
Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Looking west at the Chicago River. The Michigan Avenue bridge is in foreground. At right the Wrigley building is partly visible. Behind this edifice is the Sun-times building, and just behind is the Wabash Avenue bridge. In background is the State Street Bridge. Chicago, "The City Beautiful".

Historic Sangamon County Court House

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:51 +0100

Title:
Historic Sangamon County Court House
Springfield (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This stately building was the fifth capitol of Illinois. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1837, and the building was completed in 1853. It is rich in Lincoln associations. Abraham Lincoln, in addition to serving in the legislature, appeared and argued many cases before the Supreme Court, located in the edifice, and made frequent use of the State and Supreme Court Libraries. In the building, he first took issue with Stephen Douglas in his famous "House Divided Against Itself" speech, here were his headquarters during his 1860 campaign for the Presidency.

Lincoln Square

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:21 +0100

Title:
Lincoln Square
Decatur (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Showing "Transfer House", a bus terminal and Hotel St. Nicholas. In March 1830, Thomas Lincoln and his family, including 21 - year old Abraham Lincoln, arrived in Decatur's Village Square by ox-team, coming from Indiana.

Chicago And Northwestern Station

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:44 +0100

Title:
Chicago And Northwestern Station
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This station handles more passengers than any other station in Chicago Opened may 4, 1911, constructed of New England granite, it covers a full square block and has a 7 acre train shed.

Greetings From Chicago

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:17 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome PM 1957 Jan-02

Description:
Waiting for you color by hall

Lincoln Tomb

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Lincoln Tomb
Springfield (IL), Linen PM 1960 Nov-19

Description:
The foundation for the tomb was laid in 1869 and the superstructure was completed in 1871 at a cost of $180000. In 1901 it was rebuilt at a cost of $100000 and in 1931 a appropriation of $ 175000 was voted to rebuild the structure. The obelisk rises 117 feet above the sidewalk and the base of the structure is seventy feet square and fifteen feet high. The monument contains the bodies of Abraham Lincoln-16th President of the U.S.A.-Mrs. Lincoln and three of the four Lincoln children

O'Hare International Airport On Chicago's Far North West Side

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
O'Hare International Airport On Chicago's Far North West Side
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Chicago - O'Hare International Airport

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Chicago - O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Chicago-O'hare International Airport - World's largest and Busiest home of the Jets national and International

Axle Equipment Sales, 31 W. 300 Schoger Drive

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:22:02 +0100

Title:
Axle Equipment Sales, 31 W. 300 Schoger Drive
Naperville (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Spreading through the coal door int a trench with an Axle Equipment sales. Dump Trailer

Illinois

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:02:10 +0100

Title:
Illinois
(IL), Divided Back PM 1919 Apr-18

Capitol Of Illinois Gold Embossed

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:02:03 +0100

Title:
Capitol Of Illinois Gold Embossed
Springfield (IL), Divided Back unused

Scene In City Park

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:47 +0100

Title:
Scene In City Park
Geneseo (IL), Divided Back unused

Street Scene, South Water Street

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Street Scene, South Water Street
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Oct-31

Description:
South Water Street is considered throughout the world as one of the novel sights of Chicago. The buildings are occupied by produce and fruit commission firms, supplying not only Chicago with these commodities but a very large territory of several hundred miles in all directions. The ever crowded condition of the street is a sight to behold, though by personal police regulations passage for man and animal is maintained.

U. S. Naval Training Center

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:44:18 +0100

Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great lakes (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The recruit 50-State flag Team takes part in all recruit graduation reviews and appears at many civic functions in surrounding civilian communities. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U. S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.

U. S. Naval Training Center

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:44:15 +0100

Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great lakes (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Recruits are seen here in formation in front of the Recruit Training command Headquarters building. This building houses the Commanding Officer of RTC and his staff, and contains a closed-circuit television station and a complex of classrooms. USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U. S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.

Waukegan

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:44:14 +0100

Title:
Waukegan
Waukegan (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The port city of Waukegan, located on the Western shore of Lake Michigan, is 40 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from the U. S. Naval Training Center. Great Lakes. It has a population of approximately 70,000. Waukegan was popularized by the late Jack Benny who constantly referred to it as his birthplace.

U. S. Naval Regional Medical Center

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:44:11 +0100

Title:
U. S. Naval Regional Medical Center
Great lakes (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
This $16 million, 15 – floor medical facility – dedicated in December 1960 – contains 717 beds, 16 clinics and 11 operating rooms. Members of all branches of the Armed forces and their dependents are served here. Lake Michigan is seen in the background. Great Lakes is 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan.

U. S. Naval Training Center

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:44:08 +0100

Title:
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great lakes (IL), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Recruits jump from tower in an “Abandon ship” drill as part of their Third Class Swimmer's Test in the “training tank.” USNTC is located on Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of downtown Chicago and four miles from Waukegan. It is the oldest and largest facility of its kind in the U. S. Its essential role is recruit training of inductees, and the operation of service schools for student Navy personnel.

Edgewater Beach Apartments And Lake Michigan