CardCow Vintage Postcards

Jefferson Memorial , Forest Park

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:33 +0100

Title:
Jefferson Memorial , Forest Park
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
American history made vivid by exhibits of early guns, costumes, household furnishings and souvenirs of the fur trade. Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark Expedition and the home of Lindbergh's trophies

The Top of 230

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:27 +0100

Title:
The Top of 230
Clayton (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
230 South Beniston in Clayton - VO. 3-7373 On a clear day you can see 100 miles of panorama, including the new Gateway Arch, while you dine at the top of 230... Clayton's elegant hacienda-restaurant int he sky. Delightful rhythms of the piano-bar nightly except Sunday. Strolling guitarists play your tableside requests. Gourmet winner of 1966

Interior of Watts Mill Branch of Leawood National Bank

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:01 +0100

Title:
Interior of Watts Mill Branch of Leawood National Bank
Kansas City (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Located in the Watts Mill Shopping Center, this reconstructed turn of the century bank offers security, convenience, and service in the time honored tradition of the past

The School of the Ozarks - Entrance

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:58 +0100

Title:
The School of the Ozarks - Entrance
Point Lookout (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The School of the Ozarks Point Lookout, Mo. 65726 These gates on U.S. Highway 65 open upon the 1800 acre campus on The School of the Ozarks at Point Lookout, Missouri. Here over 1,000 students are working in campus industries and services to earn their way to college degrees

St. Louis Busch Stadium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:50 +0100

Title:
St. Louis Busch Stadium
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
St. Louis has always been a major league city. Busch Stadium featured here is the home of the St. Louis Cardinals of National League Baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League

Busch Stadium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:46 +0100

Title:
Busch Stadium
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Nighttime aerial of Busch Stadium, taken during the 1987 World Series

Rolla, Missouri

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:34 +0100

Title:
Rolla, Missouri
Rolla (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Rolla is located at the junction of I-44, U.S. 63. Highway 72 and is midway between Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri. The city is in the foothills of the Ozarks. The University of Missouri, Rolla campus, is the largest engineering school west of the Mississippi River

Lambert St. Louis International Airport

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:32 +0100

Title:
Lambert St. Louis International Airport
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Mike Coles Busy airport serving the St. Louis Area. The four-domed roof is covered with 100,000 square feet of copper. Replica of Lindberg's Spirit of St. Louis is on display inside as are several other items

BMA Tower

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:31 +0100

Title:
BMA Tower
Kansas City (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
The BMA Tower, home office of one of the nation's leading life and health insurance organizations overlooks the Kansas City area from its high 7 1/2 acre site at Penn Valley Park

Busch Place - Stable, Anheuser-Busch, Inc

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:15 +0100

Title:
Busch Place - Stable, Anheuser-Busch, Inc
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Reprint of circa 1900 postcard. Four Busch family residences were on the brewery premises. The nearby private stable (1885) is now a National Historic Landmark and home of the famous Clydesdale 8-Horse Hitch

Brew House, Anheuser-Busch, Inc

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:15 +0100

Title:
Brew House, Anheuser-Busch, Inc
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
This National Historic Landmark, built in 1891-1892 is renowned for its multi-storied hop chandelier, intricate ironwork and utilization of natural light

Main Office Anheuser-Busch, Inc

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:14 +0100

Title:
Main Office Anheuser-Busch, Inc
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. St. Louis, MO., U.S.A. 63118 Main Office 721 Pestalozzi Headquarters for the world's largest brewer. Built in 1868 as Lyon School, it now serves as administrative offices and is a National Historic Landmark

Anheuser-Busch, Inc

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:13 +0100

Title:
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
St. Louis (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Stockhouse Illuminated Clydesdale 8-horse hitch sign, facing I-55 (Arsenal Exit), welcoming visitors to Anheuser-Busch

Rock Lane Lodge

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:15 +0100

Title:
Rock Lane Lodge
Branson (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
12 miles west of Branson on Indian Point Rd. 60 carpeted units AAA rated. Finest and most complete resort on Table Rock Lake. Noted for comfort, food and hospitality. Picture shows part of lodge (dining room looks out over lake and marina) and pool. Enjoy your favorite beverage or cocktail in our "On The Rocks" Lounge

Rock Lane Marina

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:03 +0100

Title:
Rock Lane Marina
Branson (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
G D McMichael 12 miles west of Branson on Indian Point Rd. Table Rock Lake's finest private Marina--fishing and sport boats of all types. Rock Lane Lodge consists of 60 carpeted units AAA rated. Finest and most complete resort on Table Rock Lake. Noted for comfort, food and hospitality. Enjoy your favorite beverage or cocktail in our "On the Rocks" Lounge

Great Ape House - Kansas City Zoo

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:56 +0100

Title:
Great Ape House - Kansas City Zoo
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Designed to exhibit members of the great ape family--Chimpanzees, Orangutans, Gibbons, and the Great Gorillas. The ape family may be seen through apertures fabricated of one inch thick safety glass. Rising to a height of fifty-five feet, this new structure towers above the Zoo grounds and park woodlands

Ada Mead Hall, Saint Paul School of Theology Methodist

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:56 +0100

Title:
Ada Mead Hall, Saint Paul School of Theology Methodist
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Truman Road and Van Brunt Boulevard. This residence hall honors Mrs. Charles W. Mead of Omaha, member of the Saint Paul Board of Trustees and long-time friend and benefactor of the seminary

Carondelet Hall of Avila College

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:56 +0100

Title:
Carondelet Hall of Avila College
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
air conditioned residence hall. Student rooms have panoramic view of adjacent residential area. Each floor has spacious lounge area complete with snack kitchen and laundry

View from Washington Square

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:55 +0100

Title:
View from Washington Square
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
The George Washington statue is seen in Washington Square, just East of Union Station, which is shown in the background

Wornall House

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:55 +0100

Title:
Wornall House
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
The Wornall House is owned and restored by the Jackson County Historical Society. Built by Mr. John B. Wornall in 1858 on a 500-acre tract in Western Missouri, it reflects Kentucky family traditions. The Wornall House survived two Civil War Battle and Order No. 11

Holiday Inn Municipal Auditorium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:55 +0100

Title:
Holiday Inn Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City (MO), Chrome

Description:
Downtown Kansas City, Missouri 64105. 1301 Wyandotte; Telephone: A.C. 816 - 221-8800. 500 rooms, suites - indoor parking - 28th floor revolving restaurant with cocktail lounge and dancing - main floor dining room and lounge - coffee shop - banquet and meeting rooms to 600 - barber shop - beauty salon - country store gift shop - swimming pool

St. Francis Xavier Church

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:54 +0100

Title:
St. Francis Xavier Church
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
52nd and Trost

The Federal Building

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:54 +0100

Title:
The Federal Building
Kansas City (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
John A Calovich The Federal building, latest giant addition to downtown Kansas City. This striking picture of the 18-story, two-block-long structure represents a federal investment of more than 32 million dollars

The Harry S. Truman Sports Complex

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:45:53 +0100

Title:
The Harry S. Truman Sports Complex
Eastern Jackson County (MO), Chrome

Description:
at I-70 and I-435. Owned and operated by the Jackson County Sports Authority: New Home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Seating 75,000: New Home of the Kansas City royals, seating 42,000. Project architects: Kivett & Myers: K.C., Mo. with Charles Deaton, Architect Design Associates

Farris Truck Stop

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Farris Truck Stop
Faucett (MO), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
816/238-5666. This unusual tourist attraction was erected in Oct. 1976 to advertise the newly-opened Farris Truck Stop on I-29 at the Faucett, MO exit. The 1974 Peterbilt truck, with a 1965 Fruehauf trailer, stands at an overall height of about 50 feet. It is mounted on pillars, set in 60 yards of steel-reinforced concrete. This display also commemorates the town of Faucett, founded on July 19, 1890 by R.H. Faucett

Busch Memorial Stadium, Downtown

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:37 +0100

Title:
Busch Memorial Stadium, Downtown
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Music Hall on the Webster College Fine Arts Campus

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:35 +0100

Title:
Music Hall on the Webster College Fine Arts Campus
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
a beautifully landscaped six-acre plot adjacent to the College Campus proper. St. Louis 19, Mo

Entrance to Maria Hall Dining Room

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:35 +0100

Title:
Entrance to Maria Hall Dining Room
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Webster College, a Senior Catholic College for Women was established in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross

Busch Memorial Stadium

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:35 +0100

Title:
Busch Memorial Stadium
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Baseball fans, who cheered the "RED BIRDS" on to WIN 7 World's Series and 10 National League Pennant Championships, now enjoy Big League thrills at this easy-to-reach DOWNTOWN MULTISPORTS STADIUM. Here, 49,491 fans sit in wide, contour-molded seats, each with unobstructed view. The Football Cardinals will use the stadium during the football season

Washington University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:34 +0100

Title:
Washington University
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Washington University in St. Louis, located near Forest Park in the western section of the city. This structure, of Gothic architecture as are practically all of the buildings on the campus, served as the administration building for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the St. Louis World's Fair, in 1904 Gibson merchandise Co

Administration Building, Webster College

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:34 +0100

Title:
Administration Building, Webster College
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Senior Catholic College for Women conducted by the Sisters of Loretto

Gigantic Arena of St. Louis

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:29 +0100

Title:
Gigantic Arena of St. Louis
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Cost two and one-half million dollars and is the second largest indoor arena in America

Brookings Hall - Washington University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:29 +0100

Title:
Brookings Hall - Washington University
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in 1900, Brookings Hall crowns the beautiful hilltop campus of Washington University. Serving as the administration building for the St. Louis World's Fair in 1903-4, it has since housed the administrative headquarters of Washington Universtiy, one of the nation's leading independent, private institutions of higher learning

St. Catherine Hall, Marillac College

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:27 +0100

Title:
St. Catherine Hall, Marillac College
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
An atmosphere of friendliness and gracious community living characterizes accommodations on the Marillac College campus. The largest and most modern of three residences, St. Catherine Hall houses the faculty, the junior Sisters of the Daughters of Charity, and many Sister-students of the 66 participating Communities. Founded in 1955, Marillac College is a liberal arts college for Sisters

St. Louis University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:27 +0100

Title:
St. Louis University
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
This institution of higher learning was originally founded as a Latin Academy in 1818 and acquired its present name in 1832. It is the oldest Catholic University in the West

Busch Memorial Stadium

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:26 +0100

Title:
Busch Memorial Stadium
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Interior of the majestic home of the Football and Baseball Cardinals was the scene of the 1966 All-Star Baseball Game. The scoreboard stretches the length of a football field and furnishes a complete information service to spectators

Busch Memorial Stadium

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:26 +0100

Title:
Busch Memorial Stadium
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
The St. Louis sport coliseum includes an adjustable seating arrangement controlled by mobile sections permitting switching of the field seats for football. Heating units below the surface of the playing field afford uniform ground conditions in all types of weather

Provincialate, Juniorate, Novitiate Mercy Junior College

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:26 +0100

Title:
Provincialate, Juniorate, Novitiate Mercy Junior College
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Sisters of Mercy - Province of Saint Louis, 2039 North Geyer Road

Busch Memorial Stadium Civic Center

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:25 +0100

Title:
Busch Memorial Stadium Civic Center
Saint Louis (MO), Chrome PM 1976

Description:
This modern stadium in Downtown St. Louis near the Gateway Arch has a new nylon Astro Turf field and contains 50,000 custom contour seats. The St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame is located between Gates 5 & 6. Ample parking includes four adjacent garages

Busch Stadium From Gateway Arch

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:25 +0100

Title:
Busch Stadium From Gateway Arch
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
View of Busch Memorial Stadium from windows atop the 630 Ft. Gateway Arch. Trains of unique design travel through legs of the arch to afford visitors night and day views of the city and the Mississippi Riverfront. The Eero Saarinen stainless steel inverted catenary curve is the tallest monument in the United States

Union Station and Plaza

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:46 +0100

Title:
Union Station and Plaza
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back PM 1920 Aug-5

Petticoat Lane from Main Street

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:40 +0100

Title:
Petticoat Lane from Main Street
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back unused

Union Station

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:37 +0100

Title:
Union Station
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back unused

The Union Station

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:37 +0100

Title:
The Union Station
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back PM 1933 Sep-24

Park View

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:08 +0100

Title:
Park View
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back PM Sep-17

Bathing Beach and Natatorium Electric park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:03 +0100

Title:
Bathing Beach and Natatorium Electric park
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back PM 1915 Dec-29

Night Scene, Electric Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:03 +0100

Title:
Night Scene, Electric Park
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back PM 1911 Apr-18

Electric Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:51 +0100

Title:
Electric Park
Kansas City (MO), Divided Back unused

Looking North on 6th St. from Walnut St showing the Hippodrome and Gem Theatre

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:26 +0100

Title:
Looking North on 6th St. from Walnut St showing the Hippodrome and Gem Theatre
St. Louis (MO), Divided Back

A Group of the Principal Buildings, Anheuser-Busch

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:01 +0100

Title:
A Group of the Principal Buildings, Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis (MO), Divided Back PM 1909 Jul-6