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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Anheuser-Busch, Shipping Yards

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:16:00 +0100

Title:
Anheuser-Busch, Shipping Yards
St. Louis (MO), Divided Back PM 1909 Jul-6

On the Mississippi Steamer "Admiral" at St. Louis

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:42:56 +0100

Title:
On the Mississippi Steamer "Admiral" at St. Louis
St. Louis (MO), Real Photo

Description:
Post Card Correspondence

"Lido" Deck, Steamer Admiral, Port of St, Louis

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:19 +0100

Title:
"Lido" Deck, Steamer Admiral, Port of St, Louis
St. Louis (MO), Real Photo unused

King Bros. Motel

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:34 +0100

Title:
King Bros. Motel
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Ultra-modern Tourist Cottages. Located on four super highways, 40-61-66-67, within the Greater St. Louis area. Approved by the American Automobile Association. Modern Coffee Shop - open all night. member of United Motor Courts

Gospel Assembly Church

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:31 +0100

Title:
Gospel Assembly Church
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
500 North Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO. Phone: FOrest 1-5745 Service Sunday - Wednesday - Saturday 7:45 P.M. Sunday Bible Teaching 1:00 P.M. T.M. Jolly, Minister

Lambert Field, St. Louis Municipal Airport

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:28 +0100

Title:
Lambert Field, St. Louis Municipal Airport
St. Louis (MO), Linen PM 1938 Jul-23

Description:
Six miles from city limits on Natural Bridge Road

Old Court House

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:17:49 +0100

Title:
Old Court House
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Built 1839 - 1862. On this spot stood a whipping post used in "dispensing justice." At this Court House was held the famous Dred Scott Trial in 1847. On the steps was the slave auction block. Also noted as the starting point of the Daniel Boone Trail Gibson Merchandise Co

Soldiers Memorial

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:17:49 +0100

Title:
Soldiers Memorial
St. Louis (MO), Linen PM 1947 Sep-25

Description:
Located on Memorial Plaza in St. Louis, this building contains two museums with data, records and relics of the World War Colourpicture

Chimpanzee Arena at St. Louis Zoo

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:35 +0100

Title:
Chimpanzee Arena at St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
This amphitheatre at the St. Louis Zoo, dedicated May 22nd, 1942, is the outgrowth of visitors' interest in seeing what chimpanzees can learn and how they are taught. There is always a range in the ages of the performing chimpanzees, and the tricks vary with the ability and length of training of the individual

De Paul Hospital

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:34 +0100

Title:
De Paul Hospital
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
The De Paul Hospital, owned by the Daughters of St. Vincent de Paul, one of the finest hospitals in St. Louis, is an outstanding work of architecture E.C. Kropp Co

Athletic Club

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:34 +0100

Title:
Athletic Club
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
The Missouri Athletic Club dedicated June 9, 1915 and formally opened March 1, 1916. Eleven stories high. Large and small dining rooms with total seating capacity of 1000 persons. Best gymnasium in the city and regulation swimming pool deep enough for high board, hand ball courts, badminton, squash, mechanical exercise, merchandise shop. Solarium, Turkish Baths, outdoor Sun Deck on root. 170 modern sleeping rooms and suites. Entire building air-conditioned

Evangelical Deaconess Home and Hospital

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:34 +0100

Title:
Evangelical Deaconess Home and Hospital
St. Louis (MO), Linen PM 1941 Aug-13

Description:
The Deaconess Hospital, beautifully situated opposite Forest Park is one of the finest hospitals in St. Louis

Fountain in Union Station Plaza

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:23:09 +0100

Title:
Fountain in Union Station Plaza
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Dedicated in 1940, the Aloe Plaza features a beautiful $50,000 fountain in which a series of 19 bronze figures by Carl Milles, noted Swedish sculptor, are used to depict the meeting of the waters, the Missouri and the Mississippi. It is named for the late husband of Mrs. Louis P. Aloe, who started the movement for the fountain and made a large contribution toward it

Municipal Courts Building

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:20:57 +0100

Title:
Municipal Courts Building
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Several years were required in completing this splendid building. Located on Washington Square. Contains many fine paintings. The Municipal Courts building is directly west of City Hall

The Arena

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:20:56 +0100

Title:
The Arena
St. Louis (MO), Linen PM 1939 Aug-21

Monkies on Ponies, Forest Park Zoo

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Monkies on Ponies, Forest Park Zoo
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Entertainment like this is a special feature that is enjoyed at the St. Louis Zoo. This Zoo has been developed into one of the chief zoological gardens of America. Experts concerned with the captivity of wild animals have come here from all parts of the country and abroad to study the ideal methods and unusual arrangements by which animal dens and paddocks have been transformed into near-to-near haunts

McDonnell Planetarium

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:46:19 +0100

Title:
McDonnell Planetarium
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Clayton Road in Forest Park

Walther Archway

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:46:15 +0100

Title:
Walther Archway
St. Louis (MO), Chrome unused

Description:
Main entrance to Concordia Seminary, largest Lutheran Seminary in the world, owned and operated by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The original plans call for a "Luther Tower," 90 ft. in height, to be built over this archway. Pieper Hall, the administration building , adjoins Walther Archway

'Gateway to the West'

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:45:47 +0100

Title:
'Gateway to the West'
St. Louis (MO), Chrome PM 1967

Description:
The Eero Saarinen Gateway Arch, symbol of the opening of the West, dominates the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the Mississippi riverfront at St. Louis. The 630-foot stainless steel inverted catenary curve is the tallest monument in the United States. Unique transporter capsules operate in each leg to carry passengers to a 240 person observations deck in the top of the arch. View includes Busch Memorial Stadium, The Old Cathedral, The Old Court House, and the Mansion House Center. The "S.S. Admiral" Season - Decoration Day thru Labor Day

Municipal Opera, Forest Park

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:37:38 +0100

Title:
Municipal Opera, Forest Park
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
The fame of St. Louis's Municipal Opera has spread throughout the world, and visitors come thousands of miles to witness this glamorous spectacle. Night after night throughout the summer, distinguished stars present popular musical attractions in a beautiful al fresco theatre in the heart of Forest Park

Sportsman's Park

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis (MO), Linen PM 1948 Sep-1

Description:
Home of St. Louis' Two Major League Baseball Clubs - The Cardinals and Browns - Capacity 34,000

Sportsman's Park

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Browns

Sportman's Park

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:50:53 +0100

Title:
Sportman's Park
St. Louis (MO), Linen PM 1951 Jul-7

Description:
Sportman's Park, the home of the St. Louis Cardinals (National League) and the St. Louis Browns (American League) is one of the finest and most modern baseball stadia in the country. Its double-deck grandstand, pavilion and bleachers seat more than 34,000 fans St. Louis Greeting Card Co

Checkboard Square, Home of Purina Chows

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:50:02 +0100

Title:
Checkboard Square, Home of Purina Chows
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
This is the home office and mill of the world's largest feed manufacturer. More than thirty milling properties are owned by the Ralston Purina Company, strategically located throughout the United States and Canada to economically supply farmers with quality feeding rations to help them make money from meat, milk and eggs

Colorado Hotel

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:49:35 +0100

Title:
Colorado Hotel
St. Louis (MO), Linen unused

Description:
Situated on Lindell Boulevard, a short distance from downtown St. Louis, this spacious hotel is the favorite of many celebrities visiting the city

Hotel Jefferson

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:49:20 +0100

Title:
Hotel Jefferson
St. Louis (MO), Linen

Description:
The Aristocrat of St. Louis