Louisville, Kentucky

Here's an oddity. This postcard was probably printed in about 1915, but it shows a street scene from 1850.  It really does look as if a very early photograph was used as the basis for the card, which was then colored and embellished. I've never seen anything quite like it.

There is still a Galt House in Louisville. It is the official hotel of the Kentucky Derby and is now a 25-story building with 1,300 rooms.  I don't think it's in exactly the same location either. it looks like it may have migrated across the street.

Here's the back of the card:

Uncle Frank's Maple Sugar

The front of the card's nice enough, but it's the message I really like:

The message to Frank Johnston reads:

Hello, Uncle.

I suppose you are making maple sugar this spring.  good-by

Clifton Foster

I think this Clifton Foster was from Hancock, Delaware County, New York.

Oh, here's the front of the card:

Oxford, Michigan

Here are a couple of real photo cards from Oxford, Michigan.  These were printed by Kruxo between 1911 and 1922.  Current views of the street don't look much different; it would appear that most of the old buildings have been preserved.

The message to Olive Martin reads:

Dear Mother

just a few lines. Did you get the box with the quilt in it. Jud (?) has been sick in bed with gall stones just able to sit up a little to day. Hope this finds you both well

Ans. soon

Edith

This one is labeled C.L. Randall's Residence.