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[Postcard of Austin Avenue in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a dirt road with train tracks running through the center and horse-drawn carts on either side of the road, surrounded by colorful buildings. The scene is described as "Austin Avenue looking West Waco, Texas." On the back, a short message reads, "Hello Mamie: How are you and Jim getting along? Saw Marie in Houston. Elsa." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Elsa

[Postcard of Blick auf Sanssouci von der grossen Fontaine/Palace "Free From Care"]

Description: Postcard of a calm in-ground pool in front of the grand walkway to a large estate's entrance. The letter on the back reads, "These are the loveliest grounds to the famous palace "Free from Care" built by Fred I. Berlin is most attractive and Azilu + I are certainly enjoying it - love to all Minnie J. Aug-8-1910." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex, USA."
Date: August 9, 1910

[Postcard of Calder Avenue]

Description: Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont, Texas. Trees line the sidewalk of a brick road. The author writes to Elizabeth Seibel "Your beautiful card received and that beautiful piece of scenery aroused the wanderlust in me. I would certainly like to be with you, you asked, how have I been? I am just doing fine and working every day Sunday. Give my best regards to all the children at home. Be good and all."
Date: August 1911
Creator: Seibel, Elizabeth

[Postcard of Gunter Hotel in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of an eight story building taking up the corner of a block. The building is described as, "Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, completed in Fall of 1909 and acknowledged one of the most modern hotels in this country. Cost one million dollars." The missive on the back reads, "I said I was coming + here I am - Nell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 22, 1911

[Postcard of Hopi House in Grand Canyon, Arizona]

Description: Postcard of a stone structure with wooden ladders, with two young men, a woman, child, and small dog standing outside. The scene is described as "The Hopi House is an exact reproduction of a Hopi Indian pueblo. It is an irregular stone structure plastered with abode and rising three stories high. Here are Hopi men, women, and children. Some decorating and burning pottery, others spinning yarn and weaving squaw dresses and blankets, and perhaps some maiden weaving a basket." The message written … more
Date: August 4, 1918

[Postcard of "Lookout" in Grand Canyon]

Description: Postcard of a stone tower overlooking the Grand Canyon, described as " "The Lookout" near top of bright angel trail, Grand Canyon, Ariz." The message and description on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 5, 1915

[Postcard of Lover's Leap in Waco]

Description: Postcard of a river cutting through lush green brush from a high vantage point. The scene is described as "View from Lovers' Leap. Waco, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mammie: How are you? We are having some joy. This is a fine little town. Sure do miss you and we may see more Tx. Louis + Smith Anne." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: August 25, 1910
Creator: Louis and Smith Anna

[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

[Postcard of Reheboth Beach]

Description: Postcard of a beach full of men and women wearing black swimsuits. The top edge of the postcard reads, "Fun in the Surf, Reheboth Beach, Del." The letter on the back of the card is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 31, 1910

[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]

Description: Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: F. A. Mobb

[Postcard of the Hot Wells Bath House in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with a blue domed roof. The scene is further described as, "Hot Wells. In addition to the restorative qualities of its climate, San Antonio possesses hot sulphur springs which are rapidly acquiring a world wide fame. The waters come from a volcanic geyser 2000 feet deep and have a natural temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The output is about 30,000 gallons daily." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 27, 1910

[Postcard of White House in Washington D. C.]

Description: Postcard of a two story white house with columns supporting the roof at the entrance and a fountain at the center of the courtyard. The postcard adds the following information, "The White House has been the home of the Presidents, from the time of John Adams to the present. Washington selected the site, laid the corner-stone in 1792, and with his wife inspected the finished building in 1799. The building is of Virginia freestone. After the house had been fired by British troops in 1814, and onl… more
Date: August 25, 1912
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