Gary's Duck Inn

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I love how this Jumbo Shrimp platter seems to be coming in for a landing on the roof of Gary's Duck Inn. Sadly, the Jumbo Shrimp Platter is gone forever, since Gary's Duck Inn closed in 1994. Gary's first opened in Orlando, Florida in 1945 and was considered a landmark by many, attracting celebrities such as Dolly Parton and Bob Hope. During the 1970s and 80s, Gary's Duck Inn served an estimated 25,000 pounds of shrimp annually.

New Eagle Hotel, New Berlin NY

The hotel is called the New Eagle Hotel, because it replaced the old Eagle Hotel, which burned down in 1899. The new Hotel was built in 1900 by Charles Banks, a republican who represented Chenango County in the NY Assembly.

Veteran's Day Postcard

The picture on this card was originally an advertisement for Gruen watches.  Gruen then made a postcard out of it, which served as both a patriotic message and an advertisement.