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[Rainbow & Veteran's Memorial Bridges]

Description: Color photo postcard picturing the new Veteran's Memorial Bridge in front of the older Rainbow Bridge. These bridges connect Bridge City and Port Arthur, Texas over the Neches River. Written on the back of the card, "Twin bridges span the Neches River connecting Bridg City & Port Arthur. The cable-stayed Veteran's Memorial Bridge was dedicated on Sept. 8, 1990, 52 years after the Rainbow Bridge. The clearance of the new bridge is 143 feet; the old bridge is 176 feet." It is postmarked Bridge Ci… more
Date: August 1990
Creator: Chiasson, Charlotte
Partner: Heritage House Museum

[The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas]

Description: Color postcard with an image of the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The correspondence reads, "My Sweet Baby- Mother sure did miss you last night- but I know you were all right with Auntie and Uncle. be good and keep well. We are in Dallas now will will be on our way in a little while to go to Marlin and I will either write you from Waco or when we get to Marlin- it's awful cold here this morning - Love to you all three. Loving Y- Mud." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa S. Dill, c/o "Moter … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

ALICE

Description: Monotone postcard with the word ALICE across the front. Within the letters of the word are faces of women. Written at the bottom of the front of the card, " From your sis who is having a time in Chicago". Correspondence on the back reads," My dear Sis:- I am still having 'Time of my life' but am getting anxious to hear from somebody. Especially as I left Pap not well. Had one letter from Hattie. We went to Jackson park last night and walked about 1 1/2 miles on the lake front - my it was grand.… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Anderson School in Orange, Texas]

Description: Color postcard depicting the Anderson School in Orange, Texas. It is a two-story brick building with a dome on top. Three African American children stand in front of the school. Correspondence on the back reads, "I'm sorry you've been missing Sunday School. Hope to see you there this Sunday. Bring Carrol with you. Lovingly yours, Mrs. McDaniel" It is addressed to Mr. Bess Lyons, Orange, Texas. The postmark reads, Orange, Texas on July 8, 1914.
Date: unknown
Partner: Heritage House Museum

[Anheuser Busch Plant in St. Louis, Missouri]

Description: Picture of the principal buildings of Anheuser Busch Brewing Association in St. Louis, Missouri. These are in a large complex of red brick buildings some with towers and some with smokestacks.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Army and Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas]

Description: Black and white photo postcard picturing the Army and Navy Hospital grounds in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It shows the driveway leading to the hospital with a small park on the right. Printed on the card, "U.S. Reservation Mountain Drive entering Army and Navy Hospital Grounds, Hot Springs, Ark." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex., P.O. Box 43. It is postmarked Texarkana, Ark-Tex on May 18, 1906.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Automatic Malt House at Anheuser Busch Brewing Association

Description: Color postcard picturing the "Automatic Malt House, Capacity 9000 bushels daily." This is a greeting postcard from the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis, Missouri.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Baby in a Basket

Description: Photograph of a baby sleeping in a wicker clothes basket. The baby is dressed in white and on top of a white pillow. The photograph is within an oval at the top of a white vertical postcard.
Date: unknown
Partner: Wolf Creek Heritage Museum

[Baltimore Building and Lee Building in Oklahoma City]

Description: Monochromatic postcard with pictures of two buildings in Oklahoma City. On the left is the Baltimore Building, a five-story building with Seaver Drugs on its first floor. On the right is the Lee Building, another five story brick building. Printed on the card, "Greetings from Oklahoma City, Okla." Handwritten on the front, July 13th/ 07, Dear Pap- Jack came all right - & seems to be perfectly well but I was surprised to see him so soon. not a line from any of you yet. He is not so well has an e… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Beach Scene at Epworth Heights

Description: Photo postcard picturing a scene at Epworth Heights, a beach on Lake Michigan. A child sits on the sand looking out at the waves breaking on the shore. Handwritten on the front, "Hope Mr. Bailey gave you the other week. Mr. Clarke" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, 527 So. Mill St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Ludington Mich on Aug 27, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Bear Pit, Riverview Park, Omaha, Neb.]

Description: Color postcard with an image of bears in cages at the Riverview Park located in Omaha, Nebraska. Below the image is the text, "Bear Pit, Riverview Park, Omaha, Neb." The correspondence on the back of the postcard reads, "1 of 5/07 We have had 2 weeks of street fair and carnival which is closing to-night. We are going to theater to-night. F.N. Ethel." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5, Okla City, Okla. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Oct 6, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Best Easter Wishes]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a young boy holding a hen in a basket while standing through a giant egg. The text below the boy is, "Best Easter Wishes." Above the image is illegible handwriting.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Bird Cage, Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo.

Description: Large aviary at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Some large birds are standing nearby while swans swim in the pond. Correspondence on the back reads, "Have been here all day long and sure am tired. will leave at 8:15. Haven't seen a soul I knew, would have phoned Miss King but couldn't locate her - she may not be here. Rosa" It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked St. Louis, Mo on Aug 30, 1908.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Birdseye View of Paris, Tex.

Description: Color postcard showing an aerial view of downtown Paris, Texas. Correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Precious, how are you today, why don't you say how you like the new postals. I am sending Mud's hat to her - this morning and will put you something in. Pappa wanted to send you a 'tabbie' but when he priced them they were $7.00 so you will have to wait a while. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Oct 18, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Boat House, Humbodlt Park, Chicago, Ill.

Description: Color postcard with a picture of the boat house at Humboldt Park in Chicago, Illinois. The large boathouse sits on the edge of a lake surrounded by trees. A couple rows in a boat across the water. The correspondence reads, "Dear old Sis, Am still having a fine time wish you and Hes were here with me. Am going out on an auto this aft. to take in the city. Don't know when I'll find time to write a letter. as they ? when I write postals. Lovingly, Rosa". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O.Bo… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Bottling Department of Anheuser Busch Brewing Association

Description: Color postcard showing the interior of the Bottling Department at the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association in St. Louis, Missouri. There are tables with hundreds of bottles of beer. Many barrels and boxes fill the room. Printed under the picture it says, "800,000 bottles daily."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Bridge across neches River - Orange, Texas]

Description: Photographic postcard picturing, "Highway Bridge Across The Neches River - Highest Bridge in the South - 183 Ft. Above Water - Between Orange and Port Arthur, Tex." This cantilever bridge is also named the "Rainbow Bridge"
Date: unknown
Partner: Heritage House Museum

Broadway Looking North, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Description: Color photograph picturing a view looking northward on Broadway in Oklahoma City, Okla. There are horse drawn carriages, trolleys and many pedestrians on the business-lined street.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Broadway Looking South]

Description: Color postcard with an image of a busy street. Above the image is the text, "Broadway looking South, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla." The correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Pap, We all think 'her' is better this morning her fever is not so high and she seems more playful. Lots of love to you all from 'her'. Alice [ ] -16th." The postcard is addressed to Mr. A. Bassano, 327 S. 18th St. Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Oct 16, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Bryan Hammer Building

Description: Color postcard picturing the Bryan Hammer Building in Omaha, Nebraska. It is an eight-story building made of brick. The postcard is an advertisement for the Omaha Hydraulic-Press Brick Co. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Sept 29, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

Carnegie Library, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Description: Color postcard depicting the Carnegie Library in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a two-story brick and stone building with a fountain in its courtyard. Handwritten on the front, "Do hope Mr. M is better give him our love if you see him." Correspondence on the back reads, "Her is lots better missed her fever last night and acts pretty heart this A.M. a letter from you and a card from 'Auto' glad to get both love to you all Alice [ ].' It is addressed to Mr. A Bassano, #527 S. 18th St., Paris, T… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

The Cave of the Winds in Winter, Niagara Falls

Description: Color photo postcard picturing the Cave of the Winds in Winter. Three large ice falls surround a solitary man standing in their midst. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex. It is postmarked Niagara Falls, N.Y. on Sept 10, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

[Chaddock College, Quincy, Illinois]

Description: Postcard with an image of Chaddock College. To the right of the image is the text, "Chaddock College, Quincy, Ill." Handwritten is, "Aug 19-07 Love and kisses from Erloo and Babbo to Dolly [ ] M.E." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Aug 30, 1907.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes

The Chapel at Hampton Institute

Description: Color postcard depicting the Chapel at Hampton Institute. It is a brick building with a tall bell tower. The date 9-22-07 is hand written on the front. Information on the back reads, "The Chapel at Hampton Institute. The Memorial Chapel dedicated in May 1886 was a gift of the Frederick L. Marquand Estate. It is a perfect specimen of Italian Romanesque architecture and is built of red brick outside while the interior is cream brick." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Tex. It is post… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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