CardCow Vintage Postcards

Battle Mountain

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

Title:
Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain (NV), Chrome PM 1957 Jul-18

Description:
An important center for mining, stock raising, and transportation. Battle Mountain is located on US Highway 40 about midway across Nevada. It received its name from a skirmish which occurred at this place in 1857 between a party of white immigrants and a band of Indians.

Nevada Centennial 1864-1964

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

Title:
Nevada Centennial 1864-1964
(NV), Chrome unused

Description:
Nebraska Invites you in 67 - A fascinating, scenic, family vacationland. During the Nebraska Centennial year there will be something special every day for the big 100th Birthday Party. Enjoy warm, sincere hospitality - combined with the rugged beauty of the

Ponderosa Ranch

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Ponderosa Ranch
Incline Village (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
Ponderosa Ranch of "Bonanza" TV fame Box 18 • incline village • nevada U. s. A. Visitors from the world over thrill to Ban Cartwright's fabulous home overlooking lake Tahoe.

Sunflower

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:02:14 +0100

Title:
Sunflower
(NV), Divided Back unused

Description:
“Sunflower” Nevada State Flower. Golden Sunshine on thy plains, In thy mountains, golden veins, Truly hath the sunflower told, That thou art as good as gold.

Hotels & Casinos

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

Title:
Hotels & Casinos
Stateline (NV), Real Photo unused

Diamond Inn Bar

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:47 +0100

Title:
Diamond Inn Bar
Denio (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
Established nearly 50 years ago, the Diamond Inn is located 3 miles north of Hiway 140 at the Oregon border. Bar, slots, shuffleboard and impromptu jam sessions. Locally made saddles, leather goods and hand crafted items.,

Denio Junction

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:46 +0100

Title:
Denio Junction
Denio (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
Denio Junction, Nevada, on Highway 140 midway between Winnemucca, Nevada and Lakeview, Oregon.

Harvey's Resort Hotel, South Lake

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:43 +0100

Title:
Harvey's Resort Hotel, South Lake
Tahoe (NV), Chrome unused

Air View Of South Lake

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:43 +0100

Title:
Air View Of South Lake
Tahoe (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
An air view of South Lake Tahoe showing the shopping center

The Owl

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:42 +0100

Title:
The Owl
Battle Mountain (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
An abundance of fine food and quality await your wining and dining pleasure ? Located on U.S. Highway 40 in Battle Mountain, Nevada ? The friendly tradition of the Old West is maintained. Completely remodeled, fully Air-Conditioned, The Owl combines the best of the old and the new.

Eureka

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:42 +0100

Title:
Eureka
Eureka (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
?Pittsburgh of the West? situated in the heart of the state is the nation's first important silver-lead district. The mines are located over the hill to the right and are in the hands of large interests waiting for the price of silver to rise

The Owl

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:14:41 +0100

The Famous Wagon Wheel Saloon And Gambling Hall, Highway 50

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
The Famous Wagon Wheel Saloon And Gambling Hall, Highway 50
Lake Taho (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
Lake Tahoe State Line, Llewellyn and Harvey Gross.

Rhyolite

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Rhyolite
Rhyolite (NV), Chrome unused

Description:
No tracks! No Ties! No trains! But the old depot of the Las Vegas and Tonapah Railroad still stands proudly today in the Nevada ghost town of Rhyolite near Death Valley. The depot is one of the few buildings still intact in what in 1906 was a metropolis of the southwest. The depot is one of the few buildings still intact in what in 1906 was a metropolis of the Southwest. The depot houses a large collection of desert curios and museum items of early Rhyolite

Virginia & Truckee R.R

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:59:10 +0100

Title:
Virginia & Truckee R.R
Gold Hill (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
No. 29 and train on 21 degree curve and 3.6 percent grade climbing out of Gold Hill. This is one of the sharpest curves and steepest grades on a standard gauge R.R. In North America

V & T Gold Hill Depot

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:59:05 +0100

Title:
V & T Gold Hill Depot
Gold Hill (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Opened in 1869, this depot served V&T passengers until 1938. Gold Hill had a population of 10,000 making this a major stop on the trip to Virginia City. Depot is under restoration. V&T No. 29 is seen passing the station with a morning train.

Battle Mountain

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:56:34 +0100

Title:
Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Battle Mountain, took its name form historical recollections of an Indian battleground nearby. The city was born in 1870 when mineral discoveries were made in the area.

Saddle Bronc Rider

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:55:41 +0100

Title:
Saddle Bronc Rider
McDermitt (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Battle Mountain

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:55:16 +0100

Greetings From Battlemountain

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:55:08 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Battlemountain
Battle Mountain (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
So named, due to an Indian and immigrant combat that took place in 1861, along the mountains west of the present town location. A thriving town in the midst of gold, silver and copper producing mines. Also huge ranching interests.

Rhyolite

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:55:06 +0100

Title:
Rhyolite
Rhyolite (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Rhyolite, Nevada. The small town of Rhyolite had a goldstrike in 1904, and the town boomed to 10,000 inhabitants. A railroad was built to the town and an imposing depot was erected. A financial panic came in 1911 and the inhabitants of the town fled en masse, leaving the depot stark and lonely.

Boomtown Hotel And Casino, Interstate 80 7 Miles West of Reno

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:55:04 +0100

Title:
Boomtown Hotel And Casino, Interstate 80 7 Miles West of Reno
Verdi (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Located in Verdi, Nevada on interstate 80.7 miles west of Reno. Enjoy western hospitality, fine food in this fun-filled casino.

Laughlin

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:54 +0100

Title:
Laughlin
Laughlin (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Battle Mountain

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:54 +0100

Title:
Battle Mountain
Battle Mountain (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Battle Mountain, took its name from historical recollections of an Indian battleground nearby. The city was born in 1870 when mineral discoveries were made in the area.

Northeastern Nevada With Insets Of Elko

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

Title:
Northeastern Nevada With Insets Of Elko
Elko (NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Northeastern Nevada with insets of Elko, Lovelock, Puckerbrush, and Winnemucca.

Nevada Lodge

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Nevada Lodge
(NV), Chrome PM 1961 Jul-20

Description:
Offering you . . . A glittering treasure of holiday fun . . . Round the clock . . . Through all the year! 100 beautiful rooms - outdoor heated pool and pavilion - glamorous theater bar - ultramodern coffee shop - the friendliest casino in Nevada

Glenbrook Bay

Tue, 6 May 2008 01:29:19 +0100

Title:
Glenbrook Bay
Glenbrook Bay (NV), Divided Back unused

Greetings From The Nevada Test Site

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From The Nevada Test Site
(NV), Continental Chrome unused

Description:
Located 65 miles north of Las Vegas, The Nevada Test Site has been home to U.S. continental nuclear testing. From its beginning in 1951 until the last test in 1992, over 900 nuclear tests have been conducted here.

Boulder Dam Construction Downstream Face