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[Postcard of Entrance of Greenbrier #1]

Description: Postcard of the entrance of a white building with a covered porch. A purple car, yellow car, and blue car are parked nearby. A man walks towards the building while an American flag flies. On the back, the postcard is described as "Stately exterior of The Greenbrier...famed for its "plantation hospitality." "
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel from the Docks #1]

Description: Postcard of the 7 story Hotel Quintandinah in front of the rolling hills of Brazil. Down the courtyard to the dock on the lake, where four tables are shaded by umbrellas and four more are unshaded. Five tables are being used by patrons while two children play in the water, four adults stand, one rides a bike and another does a handstand.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Red Azalea in Full Bloom #1]

Description: Postcard of a large red Azalea bush hanging over a green gate, almost completely obscuring it. The top edge of the postcard reads, "A Rare Specimen of the Gorgeous Azalea in Full Bloom, Houston, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Quitandinha With Swan Pool #1]

Description: Postcard of the Hotel Quitandinha at the foot of a mountain. Across the grounds, a tranquil pool of water sits with three swans and one white duck. One man is feeding the swans, and a group of people are watching.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Dove Cottage From Garden #1]

Description: Postcard of the William Wordsworth Dove Cottage from the garden, where greenery consumes most of the house, and a teal colored bench sits by the walls. On the back, a name "Ms. Baylee Idof," is written.
Date: unknown
Creator: G. P. Abraham Ltd.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #1]

Description: Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civivs. 2503 West… more
Date: unknown
Creator: River Oaks Garden Club of Houston, Texas
Location: 29.742075 -95.417752
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Monmorency in Quebec]

Description: Postcard of a two story estate with a fenced walkway on the second floor wrapping fully around the house. Three people are walking near the supporting columns. A fountain spills water over its expanding levels. A note reads, "Quebec - Falls of Monmorency, former Residence of the Duke of Kent, father of the late Queen Victoria." The statement is repeated in French. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. … more
Date: July 8, 1908
Location: 46.888150 -71.150150
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of a stone building with arched columns with white, yellow, and orange accents. The flowers in the courtyard, surrounded by the circular drive, are in shades of salmon, blue, white, and yellow. The top right corner reads, "Municipal Auditorium San Antonio, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas. Covers 6 1/2 acres; Seats 6,500. Cost $1,200,000. In heart of city. Dedicated to World War Heroes."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac Courtyard in Quebec]

Description: Postcard of a circular dirt driveway where horse drawn buggies await residents of the chateau to board them. The chateau stands tall around the courtyard with green rooftops. It is located at 1 Rue des Carrières Québec,Qc G1R 4P5. Canada. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Location: 46.811880 -71.205501
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fritz Hotel in Junction]

Description: Postcard of a two story building with two cars parked in front. The scene is described as "High in the Hills - Elevation 2180 Feet Above Sea Fritz Hotel, Junction, Texas." The author adds, "This is where we spent night." The message on the back reads, "Arrived here about 8 last night after a hat ride spent 1 1/2 hours in Austin with Mrs. Bishopp + had a picture first persons we saw when arriving here was Crowley Butler + Ray Britton - but along fine yesterday. Miss you lots - Love Mamie." The p… more
Date: August 27, 1934
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Men on Horses]

Description: Postcard of six men in suits and hats sitting on horses on a street outside of a building, with people lining the sidewalk behind them. The third man from the left is William Perry Herring McFaddin.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Men on Horses]

Description: Postcard of six men in suits and hats sitting on horses on a street outside of a building, with people lining the sidewalk behind them. The third man from the left is William Perry Herring McFaddin.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Tilden Health School Apartments]

Description: Postcard of a three story brick building with columns near the entrance, with white accents. Below the picture, the postcard describes it as "Building No. 1 - Apartments, Tilden Health School, Denver, Colorado."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Galvez 2]

Description: Postcard of a six story building with orange roofing and short palm trees on the courtyard. The edge of the postcard reads, "Overlooking the great Galveston Seawall and Gulf of Mexico Hotel Galvez, $1,000,000 Beach Hotel, one of the many prominent features for which Galveston is noted."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman With Wooden Oar]

Description: Postcard of a woman wearing a sailor dress while leaning on a wooden oar on a dock. On the back, a message reads "Harvey Wallis is Queen "Fair" but I know who is King Jack the 7000 H. H. 12-1-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 1, 1911
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Galvez]

Description: Postcard of a six story building with orange roofing and short palm trees on the courtyard. The edge of the postcard reads, "Overlooking the great Galveston Seawall and Gulf of Mexico Hotel Galvez, $1,000,000 Beach Hotel, one of the many prominent features for which Galveston is noted."
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Harbor Entrance in Duluth, Minnesota]

Description: Postcard of a white and green lighthouse at the harbor of Duluth, Minnesota. The back adds, "The Duluth-Superior harbor ranks second only to New York in point of tonnage handled. U. S. Government records show that since 1895 the stupendous total of 1,317,092,019 tones of merchandise, in receipts and shipments, have passed through this harbor.
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Camp Zachary Taylor in Kentucky]

Description: Postcard of a campus of two story buildings built in close proximity, described as "Birds-eye of section of the camp in which 40,000 men are in training for overseas warfare. The camp covers several square miles and has fully 1,000 buildings." The message on the front and back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: January 31, 1918
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Queen Alexandra]

Description: Postcard of a woman with curled brown hair, wearing a fur stole around her shoulders over a blue dress with a white collar. The postcard adds further information with "Her Most Gracious Majesty Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, eldest daughter of H. M. King Christian IX of Denmark, Queen and Consort of H. M. King Edward VII. Born 1st December, 1844. Married fourth March 1863." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W.… more
Date: July 8, 1908
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Oxford's New College]

Description: Postcard of Oxford's New College rendered in watercolor. A large stone building with intricately detailed arched windows looms over a field of green grass. On the left side, connected to the main building by the first story only, is a large tower with very few windows. Left of this tower is a mature oak tree which obscures a portion of the building. The back of the postcard identifies it as part of the "salmon series" and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Location: 51.754314 -1.252550
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Postcard of York Minster]

Description: Postcard featuring a photograph of York Minster, also known as the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York. A large stone building with several large towers and spires looms over a largely empty well-manicured lawn. The building is surrounded by a low wrought iron fencing with a white stone brick base. The building itself is adorned with intricate stonework and ornate arched windows. A particularly large tower rises from the center of the building, ending in a flat roof. The … more
Date: unknown
Location: 53.961843 -1.081159
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Postcard of Oxford's Magdalen College]

Description: Postcard of Oxford's Magdalen College in summer. A gondola floats down a canal on the right side of the image, having passed under the arches of a stone bridge. Left of the bridge, a large stone tower rises from a lower building. There are greenhouses surrounded by flowers and packed with lush foliage on the far left side. Several mature trees frame the scene on both sides. The back of the postcard identifies it as a part of the Salmon Series and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Location: 51.750984 -1.246549
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Postcard of Stuart Hall in Staunton, Va.]

Description: Postcard of a manilla-colored four story building obscured by a treeline. Stuart Hall's history is written as follows, "Stuart Hall is a new name given to the Virginia Female Institute of Staunton. It was founded in 1848, and is one of the oldest educational institutions for girls in the country. There are four massive buildings, surrounded by about four acres of beautiful land, located on an elevation of 1,450 feet above the sea level, and midway between the picturesque James and Shenandoah Ri… more
Date: August 22, 1907
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Huntington High School]

Description: Postcard of a four story brown brick house with white trim and two staircases leading to the second floor. A row of young trees sprout from the sidewalk parallel to the street. An American flag flies from a silver pole. On the back, the postcard subject is described as the following - "Huntington High School built 1916-17. As an institution for over 50 years. Student enrollment approximately 1,400. More Rhodes Scholars originated from this school than from any other in the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art Colortone"
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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