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[Postcard of Hodges Gardens]

Description: Postcard of pine trees in the background with white and pink flowers in the foreground. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The tower on the highest level of the gardens attracts attention through the four seasons, especially in the spring when azaleas and dogwood and other seasonal flowers form interesting vistas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Jim Hampson
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Motor Inn]

Description: Postcard of people sitting or swimming in an inground pool in with two umbrellas offering shade at two tables. A two story building sits in the background. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Motor Inn and Restaurant Many, Louisiana Across Highway 171 from beautiful Hodges Gardens "The Garden in the Forest" Fifty lovely, spacious rooms, free television and pool. Excellent Restaurant with Meeting and Banquet Facilities. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Williams, Co-Owners and Managers."
Date: unknown
Creator: Strykers' Western Fotocolor
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Maison Blanche in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of a large white building with pink accents dwarfing the other buildings on the street. The letter on the back reads "Hello Mamie, worried o.k. Will leave here at 9:15 for OU. Be good and write soon, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens New Daylilies]

Description: Postcard of blooming yellow daylilies beneath the shade of the treeline, while a man, woman, and child walk among them. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Garden Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana Plantations of colorful daylilies in Hodges Gardens include test beds of new types."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Carolyn Ramsey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens in Fall]

Description: Postcard of rows of red, yellow, and white flowers lining a stone banked stream. On the back, the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many, Louisiana The exotic colors of fall attract many visitors to Louisiana's Garden in the Forest."
Date: April 15, 1968
Creator: Jim Hampson & Advertising Mart, Inc.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Roosevelt Hotel 2]

Description: Postcard of a large multistory building described as "The Roosevelt New Orleans "The Pride of the South. In the Heart of New Orleans. This picture shows the Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest in the South. It is the home of the famous Blue Room, New Orleans finest Supper Club. The Roosevelt has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accommodations in New Orleans. All public rooms and a large percentage of guest rooms are air-conditioned." The message on … more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Sugar Refineries in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of multiple story brick buildings near docks where horses draw carts laden with bags of sugar. The back of the postcard has a short letter, which reads, "Just got your letter, it was so sweet of you to write. [illegible] to get a hustle on [illegible] please. Love to all Maria." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 13, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Milk Cart View in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of a woman driving a cart laden with milk jugs pulled by a white horse. Three other women are outside a white building with green doors and balcony fences. On the back of the postcard, the letter reads "Dear Mamie, I hope I will see you before this postcard does. It sure is hot here today - with love - Sigioua." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 1, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans 2]

Description: Postcard of a watercolor painting of the 15 story Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans. Below the sketch, it is described as "The Roosevelt, New Orleans, "The Pride of the South." " On the back, the postcard adds, "The New Roosevelt Hotel "The Pride of the South" In the Heart of New Orleans This picture shows the new Roosevelt Hotel, the largest and finest hotel in the South. It has been designed to meet the demand for the highest type of hotel service and accomodations. The Roosevelt, and the Bienvi… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bayou St. John in New Orleans]

Description: Postcard of a red roofed estate near a body of water with two white boats near the edge of the water. The letter is illegible but for the first sentence, "How is my dear little girl today?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: March 31, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Ursuline Convent]

Description: Postcard of a three story brick building with gray roofing and white accents. One car is on the dirt road in front of the convent, and two women walk the grounds. The building is described as typed on the sky as "Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, La."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hodges Gardens Pine Saplings]

Description: Postcard of pine saplings and yellow flowers with concrete walkways. The back of the postcard adds, "Hodges Gardens Highway 171 - Many Louisiana Summer opens with a blaze of color from the plantations of daylilies in Hodges Gardens."
Date: unknown
Creator: Advertising Mart, Inc. & Carolyn Ramsey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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