CardCow Vintage Postcards

The House of Bender

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:12 +0100

Title:
The House of Bender
Gettysburg (PA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
"A Unique Gift Shop" on Lincoln Square. This building now occupied by House of Bender, built in 1825, prior, during and after the battle of Gettysburg housed a dry goods store. The House of Bender offers the largest line of gifts, souvenirs and greeting cards in the area Dexter Press Inc

Hershley Foods Corporation's plant

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:19:12 +0100

Title:
Hershley Foods Corporation's plant
Hershey (PA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Here's where it all happens... where cocoa beans become your favorite chocolate product. The Hershley Foods Corporation's plant in Hershley, Pennsylvania

Aerial View of Three Rivers Stadium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:49 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Three Rivers Stadium
Pittsburgh (PA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Located near the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers. The stadium was opened in 1970, has a seating capacity of 59,600 and is the home field for the Pirates and Steelers

Veterans Stadium

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:18:47 +0100

Title:
Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia (PA), Continental Chrome

Description:
Luxurious new home of the Phillies and Eagles, with a seating capacity of 65,000 for Baseball and Football. Located at Broad St. and Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA Mike Roberts Color Productions

Philadelphia Veterans Stadium

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

Title:
Philadelphia Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia (PA), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Photo by Frank Burd Home of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, the stadium can hold 56,000 for baseball, 66,000 for football. It was dedicated in April 1971. At the first baseball game, the Phils, led by Jim Bunning, beat the Montreal Expos, 4-1

One stop - Lodging - Food - Fuel Kuhns Motel

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:48:19 +0100

Title:
One stop - Lodging - Food - Fuel Kuhns Motel
Allentown (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
4 miles west of Allentown on Rt. 22 at Kuhnville exit. Low rates - pool - cable t.v. and radio - electric heat and air conditioning - efficiency apts. - adjacent to peter pan diner - service station - bar - cocktail lounge and drive-in theater. Phone (215)395-2632

Colton Motel

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

Title:
Colton Motel
Gettysburg (PA), Chrome PM 1974 Aug-22

Description:
Phone - 334-5514 Located on the Battlefield adjacent to the National Cemetery and museums, the Colton motel has all rooms with free TV, wall to wall carpeting, tile baths, tub and shower, electric heat, air conditioning, and cross ventilation. Free swimming pool. Tour bus stops at motel. Owner on premises. All rooms on ground level. Antiques for sale

Arts Building III, The Pennsylvania State University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:05 +0100

Title:
Arts Building III, The Pennsylvania State University
(PA), Chrome PM 1966 Aug-16

Description:
Richard C. Miller A classroom building located near Eisenhower Chapel

Penn Center Inn

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:05 +0100

Title:
Penn Center Inn
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome

Description:
Market at 20th St.; Tel: (Code 215) 569-3000. Center city sky-scraper motel; free self service parking; T.V.; A.C.; clock radios; ice and soda machines on every floor; coffee shop and cocktail lounge; restaurant; banquet and meeting rooms; swimming pool

Philadelphia Veterans Stadium and Sports Complex

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:05 +0100

Title:
Philadelphia Veterans Stadium and Sports Complex
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Center of Philadelphia area professional sports. The Veterans Stadium is the home of the "Phillies" National League baseball team, and the Philadelphia Eagles N.F.C. football team. The Spectrum, indoor arena is at center. John F. Kennedy Stadium, scene of annual Army-Navy football game, in background

Conwell Hall & Carnell Hall, Temple University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:04 +0100

Title:
Conwell Hall & Carnell Hall, Temple University
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Conwell Hall is the building to the right of the picture. It houses administrative offices and class rooms as well as a swimming pool. The taller building to the left of the picture is Cornell Hall which also has class rooms and administrative offices. In addition to this, there is the post office and student store in this building

Tindley Temple United Methodist Church

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:04 +0100

Title:
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
750-762 South Broad St

Philadelphia International Airport

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:04 +0100

Title:
Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Philadelphia International Airport is a 2,300 acre super-modern Air Terminal, one of the largest in the world. It has 3 runways, including a 9,500 foot jet-age runway with all the latest safety features

Fun at Willow Grove Park

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:04 +0100

Title:
Fun at Willow Grove Park
Willow Grove (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Scene on the Midway at Willow Grove Amusement Park

Chestnut Hill College, Mount St. Joseph Academy and Convent

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:03 +0100

Title:
Chestnut Hill College, Mount St. Joseph Academy and Convent
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
WYCI Products

La Salle College

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:03 +0100

Title:
La Salle College
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Founded 1863. College Hall forms the north side of the quadrangle. It houses many of the administrative offices and is the hub of instructional activities

The Academy of Natural Sciences

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:03 +0100

Title:
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
19th Street and The Parkway In this building is housed the Natural History Museum of Philadelphia, and its research departments. The Academy, founded in 1812, is the oldest natural history institution in the United States. This building was first occupied in 1876 as a part of the Centennial Celebration of our national independence Colourpicture Publishers, Inc

Mintten Hall - Temple University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:03 +0100

Title:
Mintten Hall - Temple University
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Houses the student lounge, cafeteria, and auditorium. Also important as a social center for the students with facilities for dances and dinner parties

La Salle College, Founded 1863

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:02 +0100

Title:
La Salle College, Founded 1863
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
College Library. Opened in 1952, this building incorporates the latest principles of library architecture and planning. It will accommodate 150,000 volumes and provides study and research facilities for students, faculty and alumni

Men's Dormitories at the University of Pennsylvania

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:01 +0100

Title:
Men's Dormitories at the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Looking toward the Junior Balcony. On these steps begins the annual Junior Cane March--a procession of third-year students through the campus, carrying canes. Rising in right background is Memorial Tower

Provost's Tower, University of Pennsylvania

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:01 +0100

Title:
Provost's Tower, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Crossing of Schuylkill Expressway at City Line

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:01 +0100

Title:
Crossing of Schuylkill Expressway at City Line
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Aerial View of Villanova University

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:11:01 +0100

Title:
Aerial View of Villanova University
Villanova (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
WYCO A spacious and attractive campus founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842. Villanova is the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania WYCO Products

Penn Center Inn

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:59 +0100

Title:
Penn Center Inn
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome PM 1975

Description:
Market at 20th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tel: (Code 215) 569-3000. Center city sky-scraper motel. T.V. A.C. Clock radios. Ice and soda machines on every floor. Coffee shop and cocktail lounge. Restaurant. Banquet and meeting rooms. Swimming pool

Founders Hall, Haverford College

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:59 +0100

Title:
Founders Hall, Haverford College
Philadelphia (PA), Chrome unused

Description:
Since its establishment by members of the Society of Friends in 1833, Haverford College has ranked among America's best liberal arts colleges for men. Founders Hall, its original building, is the focal point on its 216 acre campus, located on the "Main Line", 5 miles west of Philadelphia

Green's Hotel

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:27 +0100

Title:
Green's Hotel
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back PM 1913 Aug-6

Independence Chamber, Where the Declaration of Independence Was Signed

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:17:13 +0100

Title:
Independence Chamber, Where the Declaration of Independence Was Signed
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back unused

Merry-go-round, Monarch Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:58 +0100

Title:
Merry-go-round, Monarch Park
Oil City and Franklin (PA), Divided Back

The Lagoon and Merry-Go-Round, Luna Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:57 +0100

Title:
The Lagoon and Merry-Go-Round, Luna Park
Scranton (PA), Divided Back PM 1908 Oct-2

Main Promenade - Waldameer Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:56 +0100

Title:
Main Promenade - Waldameer Park
Erie (PA), Divided Back PM 1913 Sep-14

Second Street, looking West

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:46 +0100

Title:
Second Street, looking West
Warren (PA), Divided Back PM 1914 Feb-5

Y.W.C.A., The Chocolate Town

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:44 +0100

Title:
Y.W.C.A., The Chocolate Town
Hershey (PA), Divided Back PM 1911 Jun-11

Description:
For the mental and social life Hershey has unusual facilities. For the girls there is the Y.W.C.A. For the men and boys there is the Men's Club, these organizations direct many activities and have large memberships. There are 5 churches with many allied societies, and there are several fraternal organizations

Looking North on Holland from 8th St. Aug. 3 1915

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:09 +0100

Title:
Looking North on Holland from 8th St. Aug. 3 1915
Erie (PA), Divided Back unused

P. & L.E. Station at Night

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:35 +0100

Title:
P. & L.E. Station at Night
Pittsburgh (PA), Divided Back unused

Entrance to Cemetary

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:34 +0100

Title:
Entrance to Cemetary
Erie (PA), Divided Back PM 1911 Dec-6

Filtration Plant

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:34 +0100

Title:
Filtration Plant
Lancaster (PA), Divided Back PM 1916 Jul-17

Wills Eye Hospital, 1601 Spring Garden St

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:34 +0100

Title:
Wills Eye Hospital, 1601 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back unused

Description:
Founded 1832

German Hospital, Broad and Corinthian Ave

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:27 +0100

Title:
German Hospital, Broad and Corinthian Ave
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back PM 1909 May-27

"Arrest of Penn" Float in Historical Parade

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:27 +0100

Title:
"Arrest of Penn" Float in Historical Parade
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back PM 1908 Oct-23

Description:
"Arrest of Penn," a float in the Historical Parade, Founders' Week, Philadelphia, October 9, 1908

Broad Ave., North from 26th Street

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:18 +0100

Title:
Broad Ave., North from 26th Street
Altoona (PA), Divided Back PM 1908 Jul-30

Diamond Park

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:18 +0100

Title:
Diamond Park
Butler (PA), Divided Back PM 1909 Nov-22

Market Street

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:16 +0100

Title:
Market Street
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back PM 1913 Jul-11

Curtis Publishing Building

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:11 +0100

Title:
Curtis Publishing Building
Philadelphia (PA), Divided Back PM 1913 Aug-9

Slate Quarry

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:09 +0100

Title:
Slate Quarry
Pen Argyl (PA), Divided Back unused

Slate Operations, Pennsylvania Slate Belt

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:15:09 +0100

Title:
Slate Operations, Pennsylvania Slate Belt
(PA), Divided Back unused

Bank

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:38 +0100

Title:
Bank
Vandergrift (PA), Real Photo PM 1906 Oct-7

Washington Avenue

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:35 +0100

Title:
Washington Avenue
Vandergrift (PA), Real Photo PM 1936 Oct-23

Sherman Ave

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:35 +0100

Title:
Sherman Ave
Vandergrift (PA), Real Photo PM 1907 Aug-18

Harrison Ave with Horse Carriage

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:18 +0100

Title:
Harrison Ave with Horse Carriage
Christiana (PA), Real Photo PM 1908 Dec-28

Philadelphia Beautiful

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:18 +0100

Title:
Philadelphia Beautiful
Philadelphia (PA), Real Photo unused

Description:
East River Drive (Fairmount Park)