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Showing posts with label Virginia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virginia. Show all posts
Monday, September 24, 2012

Hugh Winslow at West Point

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This is from a big envelope of military photos formerly belonging to Hugh Whitaker Winslow. Many of the snapshots are from his early days at...
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

More Motels For You

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If you're still not sure where you might like to go this summer, here are a few more suggestions. I recommend the Downtowner Motel in M...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tram Tuesday - Lynchburg, Virginia

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Lynchburg, Virginia has a rich and colorful history. Back in 1757, it was just a ferry crossing from Lynch's Landing across the James ri...
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Hotel Weyanoke - Farmville, Virginia

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I have a postcard and stationery from the 'best hotel within 50 miles' in Farmville, Virginia. It doesn't seem to exist anymore,...
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Friday, March 11, 2011

Quantico, Virginia

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There's a lot to look at here - a grill, a cafe, rooms to rent, drug stores, great cars.  I'm not sure which street this is, but the...
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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Streetcar Sundays - Norfolk, VA

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  The City of Norfolk, Virginia had a population of about 46,600 in 1900 and 67,450 in 1910. When this picture was taken (presumably around...
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I love antique postcards because they preserve evidence of everyday life as well as celebrations and sad events. Looking at an old postcard is like holding a single piece of a puzzle; we have to imagine the rest. I will try to put up a postcard every day. If you have a special request for a particular city or place, let me know!
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