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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
The heads of Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln. The nose of each figure is several feet larger than the entire head of the Sphinx in Egypt.
Manugian Studio
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Title:
Gutzon Borglum, Mount Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Gutzon Borglum, artist and sculptor, whose dream is now an accomplished fact. Although his death in March of 1941 prevented him from seeing the Memorial completed, his work was carried on and completed by his son, Lincoln Borglum.
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Title:
The Artist's Studio Model, Mount Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Although there is a great difference between the studio model of the artist, Gutzon Borgium, and his complete work, the fact that this model was necessary, and required months of study and work, makes it an interesting and historical object. It is on display in the administration building at Mount Rushmore.
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Title:
Custer State Park - Game Lodge
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
"Gordon Stockade" 1876
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
For protection from Indians.
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Title:
Sylvan lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo PM 1930 Jul-11
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Title:
Fire Lookout Tower on Mt. Coolidge
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
The Lodge in Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen
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Title:
Rockerville, Gold Town
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Rockerville Gold Town, located on the site of Rockerville, Dakota Territory. A gold mining camp with over 2,000 people in 1876. Midway between Rapid City, S.D. and Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. It is a Ghost Town, now coming to life, with the buildings and furnishings as they were in 1876. The shops, saloons and eating houses are in keeping with that period.
Rushmore News, Inc.
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Title:
JACK AND JILL STORY BOOK ISLAND
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Rapid City A feature of the Rapid City Parks Department, Story Book Island, located in beautiful Sioux Park in the heart of the city, is sponsored by the Rapid City Rotary Club. This fantasy of color, animation, and music is the dream of every child come true. Sets are purchased by businesses, individuals, and civic organizations.
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Deadwood
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Beak Maverick at the Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
Beak Maverick always picks the high card in Fairyland's Bewitched Village, and he will also beat you at the old shell game. Beak stopped by the old Bewitched Village hotel one day, drank some bewitched water, and has been there ever since. You'll want to take pictures of Beak and the other famous animal performers in Fairyland's Bewitched Village.
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Title:
State Game Lodge - Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Scenic View of Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Administration Building, Wind Cave National Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Wind Cave in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, was so-named because of the strong currents of wind that blow alternately in and out of the cave. Trips into this beautiful cavern are facilitated by use of an elevator.
Curt Teich & Co.
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Title:
Freighting to the Black Hills in Early Days with Ox Train
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Amont the Pines
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo PM 1929 Aug-5
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Spearfish Falls
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Spearfish Falls
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1909 Sep-28
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Title:
View of Spearfish Canon Near Bridal Veil Falls
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1909 Jan-31
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Title:
Wedge Rock
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 Jan-26
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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial 1927-1952
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome PM 1958 Aug-11
Description:
Reverse side of this card is a Maximum. This Velvetone Maximum is a photograph of working model of U.S. Stmp demonitized and enlarged to Post Card size
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Title:
Scene in the Balck Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1913 Nov-18
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Deadwood
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Forest Ranger Station, On Harney Peak, Elevation 7240 FT
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
The Lodge in Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Cottages at Hisega, Rapid Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1926 Jul-19
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Title:
National Soldiers' Home at Hot Springs
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
Description:
National Soldiers' Home for disabled volunteer soldiers, 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
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Title:
Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Deadwood
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Lodge in Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1926 Jul-31
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Title:
View of Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo PM 1939 Aug-14
Description:
Towers 500 feet above highway in Black Hills. Figures are scaled to a man 465 ft. tall!
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Title:
Crazy Mountain Carving Now in Progress
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
US Hiway 16/385. Corczak and Ruth Ziokowski; John 21; Dawn;p Adam; Jadwiga; Casimir; Anne; Mark; Joel; MOnique; Marinka - 6 yrs.; May 1969. Scale plaster model of Crazy Horse in background
Dexter Press
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Title:
Crazy Horse Mountain Carving
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Korczak and Ruth Ziolkowski with John, 21; Dawn; Adam; Jadwiga; Casimir, Anne; Mark; Joel; Monique; Marinka, 6. (Photo: May 1969). They are photographed at the Crazy Horse Visitor Center in front of Korczak's large scale model for the 563' high, 641' long mountain carving in the round
Dexter Press
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Title:
Crazy Horse Mountain Carving Now in Progress
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
on US Hiway 16/385. The beautiful Indian museum of North America houses a magnificent artifact collection representing more than 30 tribes. It is part of Sculptor Kroczak Ziolkowski's studio-home and workshop complex open to the public at Crazy Horse
H.K. Barnett
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Title:
Crazy Horse Mountain Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
NOW IN PROGRESS - Open Year Around Black Hills, S.D. U.S. Hiway 16/385 This wing of the beautiful Indian Museum of North America is devoted to Plains Indian culture. Representing all North American tribes, the Museum houses one of the region's foremost collections
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Title:
Crazy Horse Mountain Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Now in progress-open year around. US Hiway 16/385. June 1993 Volksmarchers give size perspective to the emerging nine-story face of Crazy Horse. The most popular Volksmarch in the nation, the annual June event drew 7,005 hikers in 1993. Korczak & Ruth Ziolkowski
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Title:
Crazy Horse Mountain Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Now in progress - open year around. US Hiway 16/385. The nation's most popular Volksmarch drew 8,700 hikers in June, 1994 to see the emerging, nine-story-high face of Crazy Horse. The annual hike is the first weekend in June. Korczak & Ruth Ziolkowski
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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Jumbo/Large Format
Description:
The world's largest sculptural historical monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been carved in the granite escarpment of Mount Rushmore, in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills. The work was started in July 1927, by Gutzon Borgium, who died in March of 1941. The project was completed by his sone, Lincoln Borgium
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Title:
Shrine of Democracy; Rushmore with Highway
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Jumbo/Large Format unused
Description:
Where the hand of man has carved in the ageless granite the figures of the outstanding leaders of American history. Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln. Now designated as our National Shrine
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Title:
Entrance to Wind Cave
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Blue Bell Lodge Cabin
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Sylvan Lake, Harney National Forest
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
View of Needles Road
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
George Washington, Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
Gutzon Borgium, Sculptor
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Title:
Tunnel Near Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Pigtail Bridge Near Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Monument
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Black Elk, a Sioux warrior, offers his friendly greeting
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Title:
Spiral Bridge, Iron Mountain Road
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
The Big Tunnel on Needles Drive
Black HIlls South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo
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Title:
Needles Road
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Red Butte, Cambria Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Spires on Needles Highway
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
A Drive Near Sylvan Lake in the Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Birdseye View of Needles Road
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
The Devil's Organ
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Greetings from The Black Hills in South Dakota
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Wildcat cave, eight miles west of Rapid City on Rim Rock Road, is one of the largest caves in the Black Hills. A scene in the Badlands
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Sylvan Like is located midway between Deadwood and Hot Springs. Surrounding it are hundreds of Needles some rising as high as 500 feet in cathedral tower-like grandeur. This is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world
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Title:
Quiet Nook
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Artist and His Work
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
William R. Wilson Just north of the city of Custer, there will be a mountain carving 500' high. The sculptor is hewing out the figure of Chief Crazy Horse on horseback from a mountain of granite. It is to be a tribute to the Indian race
Colourpicture
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Title:
Lodge in Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1925
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Title:
Prairie Dog Town - Wind Cave Nat'l Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome PM 1963 Aug-29
Description:
Prairie Dogs are ground squirrels, they bark like dogs. Sentries bark at the first sign of danger. Nearby Prairie Dogs hurry to their homes. Those, nearest danger plunge underground, others sit and bark, relaying warning across the town
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Title:
The Lodge in Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1972 Jun-17
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Title:
View of Harney Peak from Mt. Rushmore Highway
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Harney Peak in Black Hills of South Dakota
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1954 Sep-2
Description:
Curteich-Chicago
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Title:
U. S. Fish Hatchery, Spearfish
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Tombs of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Forest Ranger Station, on Harney Peak
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Forest Ranger Station, on Harney Peak, Elevation 7,240 ft. Black Hills, So. Dak
L.B. Hollister
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Title:
Tunnel and Bridge on Iron Mountain Road
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Shades of the days of '76 look down on Deadwood, in the Black HIlls of South Dakota
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Live those days again in fancy... the roaring time when hearts were big and trigger fingers were whimsical. Custer... Wild Bill... Deadwood Dick... Calamity Jane... here they wrote their glowing passages into the history of the Old West. Here phantom stage coaches lurch and rumble, down the old gold trail from Deadwood Gulch. The ghostly Winchesters echo. And the glamour of adventurous dasy still lingers in Deadwood - Out in the Black Hills of South Dakota
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Title:
Terry Peak Chairlife Seen from Fire Lookout
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Summit of Terry Peak, where passengers can dismount, commands a five state view into Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and Western Plains of South Dakota. Entrance to Chairlift is on highway U. S. 85, half mile west of Lead, South Dakota
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Sylvan Lake-the Indians Karanip (Tear of the Mountains) -- lies over a mile above sea level, and is a girt with ramparts and battlements of towering granite, which open here and there to pleasant wooded shores. Blue as the skies above, this clear lake is awe-inspiring. ere you can enjoy fishing, boating and swimmming in the bracing waters that flow clear and cold from mountain springs. On the cliffs above the lake, the State of South Dakota has built a hotel, modern in every respect, but with unique Western touches in decorations and furnishings, that will make you long remember it
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Title:
Spearfish Falls
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Guardian of the Pools
Black HIlls South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
Description:
Sylvan Lake District
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Title:
Boulder Rocks, Sylvaqn Lake and Hotel
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Fish 'N' Fry
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
7 miles south of Historic Deadwood Hwy. 385 Black Hills, S. Dak. Enjoy catching Black Hills Rainbow Trout without a license... and no limit. Fish 'N Fry furnishes your pole, tackle, bait, and cleans your trout ready for the fry pan! Electric fry pans and all the "fixin's" await you; or your trout are packed in ice to go. Beautiful campgrounds with showers make Fisn ?N Fry an ideal vacation spot
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc
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Title:
Twin Tunnels on Iron Mountain Road to Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
L. B. Hollister, Importer & Jobber
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Title:
Duhamel Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern and Sioux Indian Pageant
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
The two greatest black hills attractions. The Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern is the wonder cavern of the world. Endless masses of the world's largest crystal, clear, dog tooth, spar crystals. Diamond Lake iwth its school of blind, living fish, 1,256 feet long, claimed by thousands to be the most awe inspiring and beautiful sight ever seen. Sioux Indian pageant, held twice daily. A reenactment of the old time tribal ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance, Love Call, Medicine Dance, Indian Burial, Omaha War Dance, Sioux Songs, etc. Interesting, historical, educational glamorous. The war cry of the last savage mingling with the soft beat of the tom tom will make your blood tingle
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Title:
Harney Peak, Lookout Tower
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
From the summit of Harney Peak, highest spot in the United States east of the Rockies, the members of the Forest Service keep guard over the forests of the Black Hills. From the summit, four states can be seen, as well as other peaks and the canyons of the Black Hills
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Title:
Scene From Grand View Point on Mt. Rushmore Highway
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1951 Jul-13
Description:
Sylvan Lake is located midway between Deadwood and Hot Springs. Surrounding it are hundreds of "Needles," some rising as high as 500 feed in catherdral tower-look grandeur. This is one of the most beautiful bodies of the world
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Title:
Cheyenne Crossing Store
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Here, 8 miles southwest of Lead on the main route of the Historic Deadwood-Cheyenne Stage Coach, the Cheyenne Crossing Store is open the year around to serve modern day travelers as it served the travelers of the Gold Rush Days in 1876-78
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
Beak Maverick always picks the high card in Fairyland's Bewitched Village, and he will also beat you at the old shell game. Beak stopped by the old Bewitched Village hotel one day, drank some bewitched water, and has been there ever since. You'll want to take pictures of Beak and the other famous animal performers in Fairyland's Bewitched Village
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
Casey, the famous baseball-palying chicken, may be seen in Fairyland, along with many other well known live animal performers. Casey's attempts to make home runs have been seen often on network TV shows. You'll want to take pictures of Casey and the other performers in Fairyland's fabulous Bewitched Village
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
Curley Hare, proprietor of the gambling casino in Fairyland's Bewitched Village, spins the roulette wheel. Curley provides suspense for the youngsters as they try to pick the winning number for a prize of bubble gum. Many of these live animal performers have been features on network TV and in Life, Times, Reader's Digest, Popular Mechanics and other national magazines
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
Grubstake Charlie climaxes the show at Fairyland's Bewitched Village by mining a huge gold nugget from his mine, the Lousy Strike. Grubstake is one of the many live animal performers in Bewitched Village trained by humane methods to perform intricate and amusing tasks. Many of these performances have received national recognition in magazines and on TV
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
Buck Bunny, a live rabbit, is the banker in Fairyland's Bewitched Village. Buck deposits silver dollars in the bank vault, and only rarely steals one. Buck has appeared on TV thousands of times, and many of his neighbors in Bewitched Village are also nationally famous
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
ROMEO, the romantic bunny, smooches the barmaid in Fairyland's Bewitched Village near Custer. A western boom town, BEWITCHED VILLAGE is run by animals who think they are human. Many of these animal performers have been featured on network TV and in Life, Time, Reader's Digest, Popular Mechanics, adn other national magazines
Color Picture Publishers
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Silas Webfoot, cantankerous telegrapher in Fairyland's Bewitched Village, sends a rapid fire telegraph message. Bewitched village is peopled by live animals who continue their everyday activities although, it is said, they have been changed into animals by drinking bewitched water. Many of these performers have received national recognition in magazines and on TV
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Title:
Game Lodge, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM Jun-10
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Title:
Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
CUSTER STATE PARK Black Hills, South Dakota Paradise Gates, entrance to a highway literally cut from rock, with spires of granite majestically lining its sides. The Needles Highway is one of the country's most unique engineering accomplishments
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Title:
Rock-land
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
ROCK-LAND Between Deadwood and Hill City U. S. 385, Black Hills, S. Dak. Ride the historic prairie schooner through the Black Hills - but beware of Indian raiders protecting their hunting grounds from the gold miners who you will see working their claims. Inspect the free display of petrified logs and other native rocks and minerals
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Title:
Legion Lake Resort, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
This fine resort on the shores of man-made Legion lake has restaurant and modern cabins on hill above the lake among the pines
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Series 31996
Sylvan Lake is located midway between Deadwood and Hot Springs. Surrounding it are hundreds of "Needles", some rising as high as 500 feet in cathedral tower-like grandeur. This is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world
E.C. KroppCo
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Title:
Horse Thief Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1949 Jul-18
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Title:
The State Game Lodge Hotel. Custer State Park. Balck Hills, South Dakota
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Series 107
The State Game Lodge Hotel in Custer Park (1927 Summer White House), altitude 4,230 feet, tourist camp ground and store, fishing, tennis, golfing, mountain climbing and horseback riding. The pure mountain air, cool nights and crystal clear waters are long remembered
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
State Game Lodge
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
State Game Lodge
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Government Building, Deadwood
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
Description:
Series 147
Government Building Right, County Court House Left, Deadwood, Black Hills, S. Dak.
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Title:
Fairyland Zoo
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Series P31892
Casey, the famous baseball-playing chicken, may be seen in Fairyland, along with many other well known live animal performers. Casey's attempts to make home runs have been seen often on network TV shows. You'll want to take pictures of Casey and of the other performers in Fairyland's fabulous Bewitched Village.
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Title:
Harney Peak Lookout
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
Description:
Near Sylvan Lake looms Harney peak, the highest mountain between the Rocky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The three miles trail form the Lake to the summit of Harney is one of increasing scenic splendor. From the forest service lookout station on the peak, a good view is obtainable of he mountain Range.
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
Description:
Sylvan Lake - the Indian's Karanip (Tear of the Mountain), lies over a mile above sealevel and is girt with ramparts and battlements of towering rock, which open here and there to pleasant wooded shores. Blue as the skies above, this clear lake is awe-inspiring. On one side rises pine-clad hills; on another only bare perpendicular walls of gray granite; on another the spacious hotel. Here you can enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming in the bracing waters that flow clear and cold from numerous springs.
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Title:
Tower On Mount Coolidge
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1936 Aug-01
Description:
Mount Coolidge, formerly called sheep Mountain, was re-named after the visit of president Calvin Coolidge to the Black Hills in 1927. A good auto road leads to the top of the Mountain, altitude 6,400 feet, from where a vista unequaled in beauty is obtainable. From a fire lookout tower, 75 feet high, the vigilance of forest rangers guards against devastating fires and protect mountain timber.
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Title:
Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo PM 1948 Oct-01
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Title:
Bird's Eye View Homestake Gold Mine
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Horse-Shoe Curve
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1910
Description:
Horse-shoe Curve near Custer on B. & M. R. R
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Title:
Knife-Blade Rock
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1917 Aug-10
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Title:
Mica & Granite Pinnacles
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-18
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Title:
Calamity Jane
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
Calamity Jane When a Scout for gen. Crook in the black Hills
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Title:
National Soldiers Home, Hot Springs
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Spearfish Canon On B. And M. Railroad
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 May-16
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial in the Black Hills of S. Dak.
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Shrine of Democracy
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
Shine of Democracy
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Title:
Spearfish Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Latchstering Inn
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Latchstring Inn
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back
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Title:
Spearfish Canon On B. And M. Railroad
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1916 Sep-22
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Title:
Sylvan Lake And Hotel
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (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
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Title:
Donkeys Begging For Handout
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
These friendly beggars, also called "Rocky Mountain Canaries" may be seen in Custer State Park.
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Title:
State Game Lodge Hotel, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (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."
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Title:
Homestake Gold Mine
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Beauty Scenes In Spearfish Canon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Through Tunnel, Iron Mountain Highway
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Tunnel On Iron Mt. Road
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
Rushmore Memorial in background Black Hills
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Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Hot Springs
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Spearfish Falls, Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings From The Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Mount Coolidge Observatory , State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (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 Mountian, 6200 feet above sea level, the largest sculpture ever attempted by man. The proportions are gigantic, 60 feet from chin to forehead. It completed from head to foot, the figures would be 465 ft. high.
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Title:
Aerial View Mount Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
The Beauty and majesty of this memorial is as ageless and everlasting as the thoughts and actions of these great Americans
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Title:
Hot Springs
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
"In the Black Hills of South Dakota". Hot Springs, "Picture City of the Black Hills," nestles in the valley of Fall River creek in which the water is always warm, summer or winter. Here are located Battle Mountain Sanitarium and the State Soldiers Home, placed here because of the medicinal qualities of 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.
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Title:
Big Tunnel Through The Needles
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Needles Highway, winding through tall sentinels of granite, is so located, that it gives you a breath-taking vista of beauty of every turn. The Cathedral Spires rise skyward like the pipes of a great organ.
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Spearfish Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1941
Description:
Spearfish Canyon is reached by one of the finest highways in the country, leading down through what, in spite of its name, is an ideal spot, Hell's Gate, and Ice Box Canyon. Fine camping grounds and many cottages which may be rented are along the streams where rainbow or speakled trout splash alluringly.
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Title:
Needles Eye
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Needles Eye. Worn through solid granite the winds of time have effected an erosion and cavity in this piece of ageless granite in the Black Hills of South Dakota and is witnessed by the many tourists as they travel the needles Highway and enter the Needles Tunnel on the mile high drive
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Title:
Totem Pole on Needles Highway, Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1948
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Title:
In The Badlands, Near Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
To the east of the Black Hills hangs the last painting of the greatest artist ever known - "Dame Nature." It was here that she finished her work. In this picture she mixed together all of the colors she had ever used and smeared them upon the canvas and called it the "Bad Lands." The gateway from the east into this marvelous country is Cedar Pass.
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Title:
The Pinnacles, Needles Highway, Custer State Park.
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1941
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Title:
Mount Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Truly the "Shrine of Democracy" Viewed by over a million visitors a year, this magnificent inspiration was created by Gutzon Borgium
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Title:
View of Mt. Rushmore through iron Mt. road tunnel
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
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Title:
Mount Rushmore
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome
Description:
The world famous National Monument where the massive granite busts of the four great American leaders are shown here against a spectacular Dakota sky
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Title:
Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
In the Black Hills of South Dakota. The mile high lake of exceptional beauty where man may play in solitude in the height of his glory
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Title:
Big Tunnel, State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Sylvan Lake And Hotel, State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Needles Highway, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1942
Description:
Among the many notable places in the Custer State Park, every mile of which reveals some new delight is the Needles Road, whose granite pinnacles, strange rock formations, and gradual spiraling ascent offer a unique and memorable experience. At each successive level, new vistas of haunting beauty are unfolded, until at the apex, the superb panorama of the entire Black Hills Region is unrolled
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Mount Rushmore in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, bearing the heads of Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln, was carved from solid granite by the famous sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, and is the most colossal piece of sculpture ever attempted
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Title:
Pigtail Bridge on Iron Mt.Road Highway, U. S. 18
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Greetings from The Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Under Construction
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Roosevelt Monument
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1933 Jul-10
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Title:
Hisega Station, Rapid Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border
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Title:
Gold Run Gulch, between Lead and Deadwood
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1911 Aug-27
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Title:
Cowboy Hill
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Ojo D'Agua, Rapid Canon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border PM 1924 Aug-20
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Hot Springs By Moonlight
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Spearfish Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo
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Title:
The White Forest Wonderland Cave
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Trout fishing
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo
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Title:
Acre Irregation Dam Belle Fourche
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Speaerfish Falls
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Sulvan Lake and Hotel
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Harney Peak
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
The view from the Ranger Lookout atop Harney Peak is specatacular. The jeep trail climbs through spruce and pine to the granite capped mountain top - highest peak in the US east of the Rockies
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Title:
Game Lodge, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen 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."
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Title:
Mount Coolidge Observatory, State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1952 May-5
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Title:
Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (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
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Title:
Rockerville Gold Town Restaurant
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome PM 1967 May-9
Description:
Rockerville Gold Town, located on the site of Rockerville, Dakota Territory. A gold mining camp with over 2,000 people in 1876. Midway between Rapid City, S. D. and Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. It is a Ghost Town, now coming to life, with the buildings and furnishing as they were in 1876. The shops, saloons, and eating houses are in keeping with that period
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Title:
Crazy Horse Mountain Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
Unusual candid picture of Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski astride his registered Palomino stallion Warrior, as he is about to ascend Crazy Horse Mountain, to start another day's work. He can ride to within 300 feet of the mountain top, the rest of the distance he must climb
Dexter Press Inc
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Title:
Bridal Veil Falls Spearfish Canon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
Description:
Series 110
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Title:
Fort Meade And Bear Butte
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Series 129
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Title:
Scene In Rapid Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Spearfish Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
Description:
Spearfish Canyon is reached by one of the finest highways in the country, leading down through what, in spit of its name, is an ideal spot, Hell's Gate, and Ice Box Canyon. Fine camping grounds and many cottages which may be rented are along the streams where rainbow or speckled trout splash alluringly. The Burlington Railroad, by a tortuous and precipitous descent, threads the Canyon and present may an inspiring view.
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Title:
President Lincoln's Face, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Chrome unused
Description:
The gigantic size of Gutzon Borglum's work at Mt. Rushmore, may best be comprehended by comparing the National Park Ranger standing alongside. A man six feet in height can stand in Lincoln's eye.
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Title:
Miners At Lunch
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
Description:
Series 3449
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Title:
Showing Gigantic Proportions Of Federal Carving
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Real Photo unused
Description:
Showing Gigantic proportions of Federal carving on Mt. Rushmore Nat'l Memorial
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Title:
The Needle's Eye, State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Calamity Jane
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
Description:
Famous character. Genral Crook's Scout
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Old Chief Crazy Horse
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
A Leader in the Sioux Indian Wars,
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Title:
Knife Blade Rock
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1910 Jul-30
Description:
500 Ft. High, 50 ft. at Base.
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Title:
Guardian Of The Pools, Sylvan Lake
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1919 Jul-10
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Title:
Boats On Irrigation Dam, Belle Fourche
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1921 Jun-03
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Title:
Fire Lookout Tower On Mt. Coolidge
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), White Border unused
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Title:
Spearfish Canon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1912 Oct-30
Description:
Spearfish canon, seven miles R. R. Bend to gain 800 feet
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Title:
Cowboy Hill, Black Hills
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM May-15
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Title:
The Falls Of Placer
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back PM 1911 Oct-07
Description:
Black Hills
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (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
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Title:
Horse Thief Inn Hanging
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Greetings From Custer
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Greetings From Rapid City
Black Hills South Dakota (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.
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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
The world's largest sculptured historical monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been carved in the granite escarpment of Mount Rushmore, In South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills. The work was started in July 1927, by Gutzon Borglum, who died in March of 1941. The project was completed by his son, Lincoln Borglum.
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Title:
Harney Peak
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
From the summit of Harney Peak, highest spot in the United States east of the Rockies, the members of the forest Service keep guard over the forests of the Black Hills. From the summit, four states can be seen, as well as the other peaks and the canyons of the Black Hills.
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Title:
The Shrine Of Democracy Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
World's greatest sculptural work began in 1927. Gutzon Borglum, world's artist and sculptor, planned and supervised the monument. Financed by contributions and federal funds. Busts are proportionate to men 465 ft. high. Top of Washigton's head to tip of chin 60 ft. Rock is ageless granite. Busts are of Washington, Jefferson, theodore roosevelt and Lincoln. Memorial dedicated by calvin coolidge 1927. Dedication of Wahshington by J. S. Cullinan 1930. Jeffersib by F. D. Riisevekt 1936, Lincoln by Sen. Burke 1937. Roosevelt by Gov. Bushfield 1939. Scykotir dued 1941, son carries work to completion. On our way to this colossal monument, we have just climbed a long hill through Black Hills winding roads and lo behold, all of a sudden, this world famous memorial comes into view. It is hardly believable, that tons of rocks could be carved out of a Granite mountain and produce such likeness of four great presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Theo, Roosevelt and Lincoln.
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Title:
Approach To Spearfish Canon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
Description:
A. 7 mile bend to gain 700 ft
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Mount Rushmore in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, bearing the heads of Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln, was carved from solid granite by the famous sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, and is the most colossal Piece of sculpture ever attempted.
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Mount Rushmore in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, bearing the heads of Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln, was carved from solid granite by the famous sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, and is the most colossal Piece of sculpture ever attempted.
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Title:
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Illuminated At Night
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
This night view is awe inspiring. It shows the gigantic figures of Washington, Jefferson, Theo. Roosevelt and Lincoln sculptured by Gutzon Borglum in heroic proportions. The largest monument ever conceived or executed by man. Figures complete from head to foot would measure 465 ft.
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Title:
Face Of Abraham Lincoln, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Lincoln is one of the four great presidents, blasted out of granite rock on Mt. Rushmore. The other three famous men are Washington. Jefferson and Theo. Roosevelt. If completed from head to foot, the figures would be 465 feet high.
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Title:
Pigtail Bridge , Wind Cave National Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
There are several Pig Tail Bridges in the Black Hills. They are constructed for the purpose of reaching higher or lower elevation in the mountainous area
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Title:
Spearfish Falls
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906
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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
World's greatest sculptural work began in 1927. Gutzon Borglum, world's artist and sculptor, planned and supervised the monument. Financed by contributions and federal funds. Busts are proportionate to men 465 ft. high. Top of Washington's head to tip of chin 60 ft. Rock is ageless granite busts are of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and lincoln. Memorial dedicated by Calvin Coolidge 1927. Dedication of Washington by J.S. Cullinan 1930, Jefferson by F.D. Roosevelt 1936, Lincoln by Sen. Burke 1937, Roosevelt by Gov. Bushfield 1939. Sculptor died 1941, Son Carries work to completion.The world's largest sculptured historical monument, Mount Reshmore National Memorial has been carved in the granite excarpment of majestic Mount Rushmore, one of the highest points between the Atlantic and the Rockies. It is located in Custer State Park, near Keystone, South Dakota. Colossal sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, scaled to the size of men 465 feet high, with head 60 feet high from crown to chin, comprise this gigantic and inspiring monument to America's ideals of liberty and human happiness. Gutzon Borglum, original designer and sculptor, died in March, 1941, and the work was completed by his son Lincoln.
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Title:
Pulpit Rock
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Old Chief Crazy Horse, A Leader in Sioux Indian Wars
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
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Title:
Before and After, Mount Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
Mount Rushmore, Black Hills, S.Dak., before and after completion of the Memorial. The Monument was started in July 1927, by Gutzon Borglum, who died in March of 1941. Work was completed by his son, Lincoln Borglum.
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Title:
Along the Needles Highway, near Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1941
Description:
Among the many notable places in the Custer State Park, every mile of which reveals some new delight, is the Needles Road, whose granite pinnacles, strange rock formations, and gradual spiraling ascent offer a unique and memorable experience. At each successive level, new vistas of haunting beauty are unfolded, until at the apex, the superb panorama of the entire Black Hills Region is unrolled
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Title:
Spearfish Canyon
Black Hills South Dakota (SD), Linen PM 1951
Description:
Only a short distance from Lead and Deadwood is Spearfish Canyon, a scenic wonderland of rugged granite walls and towering spruce. Bridal Veil Falls and Roughlock Falls are located in within the canvon
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Title:
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Black hills South Dakota (SD), Linen unused
Description:
The world's largest sculptured historical monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been carved in the granite escarpment of Mount Rushmore, in South Dakota's beautiful Black Hills the work was started in July 1927, by Gutzon Borgium who died in March of 1941. The project was completed by his son, Lincoln Borgium
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