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[Postcard of The Roosevelt Grill]

Postcard of a dining room in the Roosevelt Hotel, the Winter Home of Guy Lombardo on Madison Avenue at 45th Street, New York 17. On the back, the following information is added, "The Roosevelt (A Hilton Hotel) - Madison Avenue at 45th Street, is but a brief step from New York's most famous stores, theaters and night clubs and is connected directly by private passageway with Grand Central Terminal. The Roosevelt Grill, famous for more than twenty years under this name, has seen the debut of many… more

Date: unknown

Creator: Lumitone Photoprint

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Swan Pond in Central Park]

Postcard of a group of finely dressed young people watching four swans on a pond as a boat floats under a bridge. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "We fed the ducks last Sunday. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Date: September 28, 1907

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins Glen]

Postcard of a three story brick building from across the courtyard in the front, described as "The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y."

Date: August 14, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Saranac Lake]

Postcard of an aerial view of a small town on the edge of a lake. Below the photo, "Saranac Lake, N. Y. in the Adirondacks." is written.

Date: unknown

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Church Around the Corner in New York]

Postcard of a brick complex behind a row of hedges. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Date: October 4, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of a Letterette]

Postcard of three columns describing how the sender is feeling, what is happening with them, and their regards. The descriptions that are checked are "Received no letter, Expect to be in Cure St., Feeling fine, Business is good, Weather is fine, Hot to-day, How is New York, Send me all the news, Hope to hear from you, If you were only here, Am enjoying myself, Don't worry, Remember me to Sister well, With love and kisses, With best regards, Hope you are well, Goodbye for this time, My love to W… more

Date: July 9, 1909

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Times Square]

Postcard of Times Square lit by the neon signs of many businesses against the night sky. On the back, more is added. "Times Square, known throughout the world as "The Great White Way" is the magnet and high spot of New York. Here millions of people seek entertainment in the many theatres, night clubs, restaurants, etc."

Date: unknown

Creator: Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of 'The Little Church Around The Corner' in New York]

Postcard of a large red brick estate behind a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."

Date: August 7, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Residence of Mr. Chauncey Olcott]

The image in front of the postcard shows a green and yellow two story house in the background. To the left side of the house is a glass room with trees behind it. In the foreground there is a garden with shrubbery and flowers. The home belongs to actor and singer Chauncey Olcott. On the bottom of the postcard is printed the following: "Saratoga, Inniscarra. Residence of Mr. Chauncey Olcott." On the lower right corner is printed the following: "Printed by Louis Glaser, Leipzig, Germany" along wi… more

Date: unknown

Creator: Louis Glaser

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Iroquois in Buffalo]

Postcard of a large red building with grey roofing, pedestrians, bicyclists, and horse drawn buggies traveling the road. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."

Date: June 30, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Iroquois Hotel]

Postcard addressed to Mr. James Lewis Caldwell, Jr. in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo, New York. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard, signed V. M., says, "We are having a fine time. Going to Detroit this P.M. Crossed Lake Ontario yesterday going to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Nigh and Gordou stopped here, the twenty-ninth."

Date: July 31, 1906

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Pershing Square Hotels]

Postcard of Pershing Square's four hotels - The New Murray Hill, The Belmont, The Biltmore, and Hotel Commodore.

Date: unknown

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Masonic Temple in Beaumont 2]

Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents and three men walking outside in suits. The message on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Walsdorf Astowa New York, N. Y."

Date: unknown

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen]

Postcard of water falling over the jagged cliff side into a pool at the base. The letter on the back reads, "This is one of the prettiest places in the Glen, we had our picture taken under the falls the other day, also Forks had their pictures. Everything is beautiful around here. Be sure and get out - about - behave. Best love from us, Lovingly, Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 Third ave Huntington, West Va."

Date: August 25, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Delaware Park]

Postcard of two boys looking down at a body of still water where several boats are tied to the dock. The picture is described as "Scene at Delaware Park, Buffalo, N.Y." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."

Date: September 19, 1907

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Seneca Lake in Watkins, New York]

Postcard of a lake behind the treeline. The scene is described as "View of Seneca Lake from Oakwood Park." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: September 13, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Bloomingdale Road]

Postcard of a snow covered dirt road fenced with wooden posts, winding through the mountainside lined with electrical poles and scattered trees.

Date: unknown

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Lounge of Prince George Hotel]

Postcard of a wood paneled room with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the blue seated chairs and a tiger pelt on the floor. The scene is described as " "The Lounge," 28th St. Entrance Prince George Hotel 27th - 28th Streets, between Fifth and Madison Avenue New York City." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."

Date: January 13, 1909

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Central Park and Museum of Natural History]

Postcard of a tawny colored estate obscured by a treeline near the banks of a river. The note on the postcard reads, "Home again little girls. Love to all. Aunt Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."

Date: October 4, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel McAlpin in New York]

Postcard of a large brown and white brick hotel with a busy street full of pedestrians, cars, and trolleys. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Cousin Mamie, I believe you just waited until you knew we would be gone before coming home. But really, I hope you are better now. I was feeling pretty low all the time I was gone, but fine now. Give my best to all the family, and thank them for their kindness. Sincerely, Rilboern." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumon… more

Date: December 21, 1914

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Deer Lick Spring]

Postcard of a two story balcony connected to a house. The scene is described as "Deer Lick Spring, The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y." The letter on the back partially reads, "My dear little girl you are so sweet to write such a nice..." the rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."

Date: September 27, 1908

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Lighthouse and Pier in Solus Bay]

Postcard of a snow covered pier leading to a lighthouse surrounded by the bay. The message reads, "Dear sister - How are you getting along in school? We are all well we will leave for Huntington this week. Don't get lonesome, Perry." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin care Linston Hall, Washington D. C."

Date: October 11, 1909

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel New Weston]

Postcard of a 24 story brick red building on the corner of a block with several cars parked and a small crowd gathered around the hotel. On the back, the hotel is described as, "The best location in New York - close to Theatres, Clubs, Radio City, exclusive ships, the midtown business district and all transportation lines."

Date: unknown

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Executive Mansion in Albany]

Postcard addressed to Mrs. J. L. Caldwell in Huntington, West Virginia. The image on the front of the postcard shows the Executive Mansion in Albany, New York. The handwritten message on the front of the postcard says, "We are homeward bound," and is signed H. C. D. J.

Date: 1906

Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

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