CardCow Vintage Postcards

Rushmore Memorial

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo PM 1948 Oct-01

Bird's Eye View Homestake Gold Mine

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Bird's Eye View Homestake Gold Mine
Black Hills (SD), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
A Panoramic View of the Homestake Gold Mine and the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. The Homestake Gold Mine, located in Mile-Hi Lead, SD (Pronounced "Lead") was discovered on April 9, 1876. It has been in continuous operation since that time and is the largest gold producer in the United States.

Mica & Granite Pinnacles

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:17:27 +0100

Title:
Mica & Granite Pinnacles
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-18

Horse-Shoe Curve

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:17:27 +0100

Title:
Horse-Shoe Curve
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1910

Description:
Horse-shoe Curve near Custer on B. & M. R. R

Knife-Blade Rock

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:17:27 +0100

Title:
Knife-Blade Rock
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1917 Aug-10

Calamity Jane

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:19:29 +0100

Title:
Calamity Jane
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Description:
Calamity Jane When a Scout for gen. Crook in the black Hills

Showing Gigantic Proportions Of Federal Carving

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:18:42 +0100

Title:
Showing Gigantic Proportions Of Federal Carving
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Description:
Showing Gigantic proportions of Federal carving on Mt. Rushmore Nat'l Memorial

National Soldiers Home, Hot Springs

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:04:28 +0100

Title:
National Soldiers Home, Hot Springs
Black Hills (SD), Linen PM 1950 Jan-14

Description:
National Soldiers' Home for disabled veterans, established by the U. S. Government at a cost of more than one million dollars, a very interesting and beautifully kept institution. Many unusual features of care and entertainment are provided. The premises are open to inspection by visitors, six evenings each week during the summer.

Spearfish Canon On B. And M. Railroad

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:22:54 +0100

Title:
Spearfish Canon On B. And M. Railroad
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 May-16

The Needle's Eye, State Park

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:24:22 +0100

Title:
The Needle's Eye, State Park
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:24:21 +0100

Title:
Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
The quiet beauty of Sylvan Lake, guarded by huge granite battlements, is an ideal subject for photographers and artists. High above, near its shore, nestles beautiful Sylvan Lake Hotel.

Mt. Rushmore Shrine of Democracy

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Mt. Rushmore Shrine of Democracy
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Description:
Shine of Democracy

Mt. Rushmore Memorial

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Description:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial in the Black Hills of S. Dak.

Calamity Jane

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Calamity Jane
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back unused

Description:
Famous character. Genral Crook's Scout

Mt. Rushmore Memorial

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:05:12 +0100

Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
This close-up view of the Monument shows in detail the fine work done by the late world renowned sculptor, Gutzon Borglum. The figures of Washington, Jefferson, Theo. Roosevelt and Lincoln are carved out of the granite Mountain, 6200 feet above sea level, the largest sculpture ever attempted by man. the proportions are gigantic, 60 feet from chin to forehead. if completed from head to foot, the figures would be 465 ft. high.

Spearfish Canyon

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:05:03 +0100

Title:
Spearfish Canyon
Black Hills (SD), Linen PM 1953 Jul-13

Description:
Only a short distance from lead and Dead wood is Spearfish Canyon, a scenic wonderland of rugged granite walls and towering spruce. Bridal Veil Falls and Roughlock Falls are located within the canyon.

Old Chief Crazy Horse

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:04:47 +0100

Title:
Old Chief Crazy Horse
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
A Leader in the Sioux Indian Wars,

Latchstering Inn

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:03:50 +0100

Title:
Latchstering Inn
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
Mile high . . . Spearfish Canyon In the Black Hills of South Dakota. Unusual dining room - Rustic, modern cabins Perfect setting for fishing, hiking, horse-back riding, rest and relaxation - 14 miles south of Spearfish - 14 Miles West of Lead on Hiway No. 89. Mail Address: Savoy via Lead. Phone 232314.

Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:03:09 +0100

Latchstring Inn

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Latchstring Inn
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
Spearfish Canyon In the Black Hills. Unusual dining room - Rustic, modern cabins - Perfect setting for fishing, hiking, horse-back riding, rest and relaxation. 14 miles South of Spearfish - 14 Miles West of Lead on Hiway o. 89. Mail address: Savoy via Lead.

Knife Blade Rock

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:53 +0100

Title:
Knife Blade Rock
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 Jul-30

Description:
500 Ft. High, 50 ft. at Base.

Guardian Of The Pools, Sylvan Lake

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:41 +0100

Title:
Guardian Of The Pools, Sylvan Lake
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1919 Jul-10

Sylvan Lake

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:22 +0100

Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back

Boats On Irrigation Dam, Belle Fourche

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:20 +0100

Title:
Boats On Irrigation Dam, Belle Fourche
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1921 Jun-03

Spearfish Canon On B. And M. Railroad

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:26:10 +0100

Title:
Spearfish Canon On B. And M. Railroad
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1916 Sep-22

Sylvan Lake And Hotel

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 07:00:33 +0100

Title:
Sylvan Lake And Hotel
Black Hills (SD), White Border unused

Fire Lookout Tower On Mt. Coolidge

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 06:58:40 +0100

Title:
Fire Lookout Tower On Mt. Coolidge
Black Hills (SD), White Border unused

Spearfish Canon

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 01:24:42 +0100

Title:
Spearfish Canon
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1912 Oct-30

Description:
Spearfish canon, seven miles R. R. Bend to gain 800 feet

Cowboy Hill, Black Hills

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Cowboy Hill, Black Hills
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM May-15

The Falls Of Placer

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
The Falls Of Placer
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back PM 1911 Oct-07

Description:
Black Hills

Sylvan Lake

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills (SD), White Border unused

Description:
On the Burlington Route. The quiet beauty, perfect tranquility, and charm of this secluded, peaceful, and fascinating little nook bring to the visitor a feeling of rest and content

Mt. Rushmore National Memorial

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:53:56 +0100

Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills (SD), Chrome unused

Description:
Models from which the actual faces were sculptured being explained by a Ranger while Mount Rushmore itself is being viewed through the window panel

Donkeys Begging For Handout

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:53:52 +0100

Title:
Donkeys Begging For Handout
Black Hills (SD), Chrome unused

Description:
These friendly beggars, also called "Rocky Mountain Canaries" may be seen in Custer State Park.

State Game Lodge Hotel, Custer State Park

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:18:57 +0100

Title:
State Game Lodge Hotel, Custer State Park
Black Hills (SD), Chrome unused

Description:
The State Game Lodge was the "Summer White House" of President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 When he uttered those famous words, "I do not choose to run."

Homestake Gold Mine

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Homestake Gold Mine
Black Hills (SD), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Homestake is a modern hardrock mine producing over 350,000 ounces of gold annually. Homestakes operation is not only environmentally sound, but also a well established proving ground for modern mining techniques and processes.

Beauty Scenes In Spearfish Canon

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 06:06:16 +0100

Title:
Beauty Scenes In Spearfish Canon
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back unused

Mt. Rushmore Through Tunnel, Iron Mountain Highway

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:28:21 +0100

Title:
Mt. Rushmore Through Tunnel, Iron Mountain Highway
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Construction of Mt. Rushmore

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:56:45 +0100

Title:
Construction of Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Description:
Black Hills, South Dakota. Gutzon Borglum Soulptor.

Beautiful Rushmore Cave

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:43:00 +0100

Title:
Beautiful Rushmore Cave
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Tunnel On Iron Mt. Road

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:40:00 +0100

Title:
Tunnel On Iron Mt. Road
Black Hills (SD), Real Photo unused

Description:
Rushmore Memorial in background Black Hills

Greetings From The Black Hills

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:49:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills (SD), Chrome unused

Description:
The Black Hills or Paha-Sapa, in the language of the Sioux, was the last hunting ground of this noble tribe. This scenic area now offers one of the most varied and interesting vacation spots on the North American continent.

Hot Springs

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 12:23:00 +0100

Title:
Hot Springs
Black Hills (SD), Linen PM 1948

Description:
Hot Springs, "Picture City of the Black Hills," nestles in the valley of Fall River creek in which the water is always warm, summer on winter. Here are located Battle Mountain Sanitarium and the State Soldiers Home, placed here because of the medicinal qualities o the waters which flow from the mineral springs and which possess healing powers known to the Indians long before the white man came to the Black Hills.

Mt. Rushmore

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 06:09:46 +0100

Title:
Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
Here the noted sculptor Gutzon burgle is carving the world's most colossal monument on the mountain's granite face. The Burlington Route is the only railroad which offers a spectacular tour of the Black Hills combined with a visit to Yellowstone Park. Glacier National Park, or the Pacific northwest. A thrilling two day side trip from Newcastle, Wyoming, is the all expense Black Hills detour by motor through the heart of this famous region where the glamour of adventurous days in the Old West still lingers.

Spearfish Falls, Black Hills

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 09:41:00 +0100

Title:
Spearfish Falls, Black Hills
Black Hills (SD), Divided Back unused

Horse Thief Inn Hanging

Wed, 3 May 2006 21:57:00 +0100

Title:
Horse Thief Inn Hanging
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
On Hiways 85A & 87, in the Heart of the Black Hills. Five Miles south of Hill city and Ten miles North of Custer. 6,000 feet above sea - level. Open June first to Sept. First. See the Horse Thief hanged every day at 12:00 Noon and 6:00 P. M.

Greetings From The Black Hills

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 17:09:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Greetings From Rapid City

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Rapid City
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
This pioneer western city, elevation 3,220 feet lies on the western boundary of fertile farm lands and is the Eastern Gateway to the colorful Black Hills. Among the many interesting points in the city are Museum at School of Mines, Indian Museum at Halley Park. Visit to Canyon Lake and Rapid Canyon are enjoyable trips. The famous Dinosaur Park is reached over the well known skyline drive. The Rapid City Air Force Base is 10 miles east on Highway U. S. 14-16.

Greetings From The Black Hills

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Greetings From Custer

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Custer
Black Hills (SD), Linen unused

Description:
"Where gold was first discovered" in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Custer, where gold was discovered 75 years ago, has a variety of scenic attractions. Nearby are many trout streams, sparkling and refreshing lakes, the famous buffalo herd, Jewel Cave Nat'l Monument, Wind Cave Nat'l Park, the Needles Highway, an engineering marvel, Mt. Rushmore, "Shrine of Democracy" and Custer State Park. Not far from City, Korczak Ziolkowski, famous sculptor, is now working on "Chief Crazy Horse" Memorial for the Sioux Indians.

Niagara Square

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:24:00 +0100

Title:
Niagara Square
Black Hills (SD), Chrome unused

Description:
A favorite pastime for the roaming donkeys in the Black Hills, is to stop the traveler for a free hand out.