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[Postcard of the Dining Hall of Sulgrave Manor]

Description: Postcard of the dining hall of the Sulgrave Manor. A tall table sits in the center of the stone floor, a portrait of George Washington hanging over the fireplace next to a wooden door, two wooden chairs, and two bookshelves. A writing desk sits beneath a stained glass window.
Date: unknown
Creator: Blinkhorns Banbury & Sulgrave Manor Board
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Dining Room at the Hoops Inn]

Description: Postcard of the dining room at the Hoops Inn at Horns Cross. Two coats of arms are hung with crossed swords above the window between them, with two pictures, three plates set on the fireplace. Each table has a vase of flowers, and mugs are hung on the rafters of the ceiling.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Divine Healer]

Description: Postcard of a marble statue of Jesus Christ with arms open. The back describes the postcard as the following, "This heroic statue of "The Divine Healer" was presented to the John Hopkins Hospital in 1896 by Mr. William Wallace Spence. It is a replica of the famous work of Bertel Thorvaldsen which was placed in Copenhagen. The white figure was carved from a block of Carrara marble with this lettering at the base of the statue -- "Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I will give… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of The Dome of the Rock]

Description: Postcard of a golden plated dome on top of a blue, green, and black tiled building. The message on the back reads, "Dearest Aunt Mamie - We have had a wonderful visit to Jerusalem - the weather is cool + dry + sunny. The guide was wonderful - had a Bible along + we read quotations for all the sights - really a very moving experience. We have had some interesting experiences. Wish we had longer here. Love, Ronnie + Will." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. C. E. Ward 1906 McFadden Ave. Beaumont,… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Driveway on Kronkosky Hill, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the driveway on Kronkosky Hill, in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of a driveway along the side of a tall sloping hill and the surrounding area. Down the winding dirt drive, there is a suspension bridge across the road. The environment has lots of scrub brush and small, bushy trees, and the sky in the background has been colored blue with ink. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of the Entrance of Bellingrath Gardens]

Description: Postcard of red Azalea Shrubs sprouting in front of a building with a grey tiled roof. The top edge of the postcard reads "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowering seaso… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Grand Tourist Lodge]

Description: Postcard showing three drawings of the Grand Tourist Lodge in Dallas, Texas. The top drawing shows the exterior of the lodge, the bottom left shows the front entrance to the lodge, and the bottom right shows a view of a typical room inside the lodge.
Date: unknown
Partner: Old City Park

[Postcard of the Great Bedchamber of Sulgrave Manor]

Description: Postcard of the great bedchamber of Sulgrave Manor. A wooden rocking crib sits near the foot of the four poster canopied bed. At the either side of the bed, a bedside table holds a vase filled with flowers. There is also a chair and a padded alcove beneath the windows.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sulgrave Manor Board & Blinkhorns Banbury
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Great Dining Room of Warwick Castle]

Description: Postcard of a water color painting of the great dining room in Warwick Castle. A chandelier with blue crystals hangs over a table with 7 chairs, a portrait of a griffin hangs over the fireplace and an equestrian portrait hangs on the opposite wall between two busts.
Date: unknown
Creator: W. W. Quartremain
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Holy Angels Academy, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the Holy Angels Academy, a two-story, light-colored wood building with wrap-around porches on both stories. There is a small tower extending from the center of the roof of the building, windows lining both stories, and there is another, one-story building visible to the right of the academy. There are a few short steps leading up to the porch, and several large, bare trees surrounding the building. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows on the left side in the foreground some trees and in the background a horizon line. Underneath the image the following is printed: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right is printed the following: "Among The Pines, Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Army and Navy Hospital]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a bird's eye view of the Army and Navy Hospital. In the background are trees and a horizon line. Int he middle ground is the Army and Nay Hospital on top of a mound. The hospital has a flag on the roof. in the foreground, to the left, is a red building, on the edge of a road. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is pr… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Central Ave.]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows Central Avenue on the left side. In the background there are mountains and in the middle ground is Central Avenue flanked by stores. In the middle of the street is a tree and figures walking. To the left side there is a female figure wearing a red shirt and hat holding a child and to the left of her is a male figure wearing a blue shirt and cap also holding a child. To the right of the image is printed the following: "Central Ave., Hot Springs, Ark." Und… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Government Lake]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a lake in the lower left corner. In the background are trees. On the right side of the postcard, In the middle ground, there is a red house on top of a mound. On the left side are white steps that go into the lake. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is printed the following: "Government Lake, on Whittington Ave. Ho… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Government Roadway]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a curving roadway that moves from the background to the foreground. The roadway curves in the foreground. In the background are trees and a horizon line. In the middle ground, where the roadway curves, there is grass. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is printed the following: "Government Roadway on Hot Springs Mr,… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Music Pavilion]

Description: The image on the left corner in front of the postcard shows in the background a building with characteristics of Greek architecture on top of a mound. In the foreground there are trees and a trail moves from the foreground to the background. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right side of the image is printed the following: "Music Pavilion on Hot Springs Mr, Hot springs, Ar… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Ouachita River]

Description: The image in front of the postcard, on the left corner, shows a forest in the background. In the middle ground there is a house with a yellow roof. From the middle ground to the foreground is a river. On the river there are big rocks that recede into the distance towards the house. On the right side in the foreground, there is a figure standing on a rock fishing. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis an… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Ozark Mountains]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a mountain in the background. In the middle ground and foreground are trees. The image shows a small area of the Ozark landscape. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is printed: "The Ozark Mountains, Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of C… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Reservation Park]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a white stone entrance the a park. In the background are threes, in the middle ground is the entrance to the park from a diagonal point of view. In from of the entrance is a road and a small tree. In the foreground there is grass. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right side of the image is printed the following: "Entrance to Reserva… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Kendall Inn, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the Kendall Inn, in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of a long two-story building with porches on both stories. There are several large trees on either side of the entrance to the inn, two automobiles parked in the large gravel drive in front of the inn, and a small plant bed to the right of the drive. The branch of a tree is visible at the top left of the photograph. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings and a printed note with the names of… more
Date: unknown
Location: 29.793514 -98.733329
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of the King Edward Hotel]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows the King Edward Hotel in the background. In the foreground there is a man standing in the middle of the street. To the left is a tire store with the name "Blosser-ChambersTire Co." There is a car parked in front of the store. On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "King Edward Hotel and Cafe Coronet. Beaumont's newest 225 Room Hotel. Completely air-conditioned. Radio in every room and television. Own parking lot. Banquet and meeting rooms … more
Date: unknown
Creator: The Edwards News Co.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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