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[Postcard of Flatiron Building in Ft. Worth]

Description: Postcard of a narrow multi-story building, described as "Flatiron Bldg., Ft. Worth, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "What's the good word? When are you coming home? Regards to Carolyn and Joseph. C. D. B." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: April 22, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Tarrant County Court House in Ft. Worth]

Description: Postcard of a grand stone court house with a clock tower on the rooftop, described as "Tarrant County Court House, Ft. Worth, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "I certainly hope you will not be gone when I return, for I surely want to see you again before you leave. Am having a great time, being at home and etc. I expect to return about Friday. Eve N. Elm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadin 1906 McFadin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 10, 1911
Creator: Eve N. Elm
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Hawaii Kai Postcard]

Description: Postcard advertising Hawaii Kai, including pictures of girls dancing, dolphins jumping out of the water in front of a yellow tent, and a ship.
Date: unknown
Partner: Old City Park

[Postcard of Three Amusement Rides]

Description: Postcard of people on three rides on tracks at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas. The roller coaster at the top is the Runaway Mine Train, the ride in the middle is an authentic 1898 steam engine, and the ride at the bottom is the Mini Mine Train, which was designed for younger riders.
Date: unknown
Location: 32.755650 -97.072520
Partner: Old City Park

[Postcard of Western Hills Hotel Swimming Pool]

Description: Postcard of a busy swimming pool and people resting in the shade of colorful sun umbrellas. The back of the postcard adds, "Swimming Pool and Cabanas Western Hills Hotel Fort Worth, Texas This fabulous resort hotel is located at the western entrance to Fort Worth on Highways 80 and 180. Overlooking this beautiful, tropical scene is the terraced dining room of one of the West's most hospitable stop-overs for travelers, vacationers and business men."
Date: unknown
Creator: John A. Stryker
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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