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9/11/2024 0 Comments

Reservoir and Aerating Fountains, York, Pa. September 12, 1907

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Address: Mr. Charles Battner
379 New St.
Allentown

Postmarked: York, PA Sep 11 3-30 PM
Allentown, PA, Sep 12 9-AM

Message: Front: would that be a nice place to fish to night we have a banquet at a nice place Mama

Postcard: Front: 1800-Reservoir and Aerating Fountains, York, Pa.
Back: Souvenir Post Card Co., New York
1 cent Franklin stamp
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8/26/2024 0 Comments

Holiday Inn, Bethlehem, PA. August 26, 1970

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Address: Mrs. Helen Reber
127 W. Summit St.
Mohnton, Pa.
Helen Reber
(Family Search ID G35B-J5D, 5th cousin 4x removed)

Postmarked: Blakeslee, PA, 18610 PM

Message: Having a wonderful time, wish I was someplace else. Can't help it I was born with a yen? f? applesauce, and have been full of it ever since. Hope to see you soon.
Jen

Postcard: Holiday Inn of Bethlehem, PA.
Routes 22 and 512
"The conversation Pit" is part of the tastefully appointed lobby. THE EL CETRO Room is the ultimate in dining comfort.
Telephone (215) 866-0941
Kardmasters - Allentown, Pa.
5 cent Washington stamp
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8/24/2024 0 Comments

Bushkill, Pa. August 24, 1945

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Address: Miss Estelle Glaye?
1655 Townsend
Bronx, N.Y.

Postmarked: Dingman's Ferry, PA. 10 AM

Message: Dear Estelle,
Spending a lovely vacation here. Why don't I ever hear from you. Hope you are real well. Expect to stay here until Labor Day. Sincerely, Sadie

Postcard: Front: Scene Long the Delaware River, Bushkill, Pa.
Back: M-5677
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7/27/2024 0 Comments

Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, Pa. July 27, 1941

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Address: Miss Anna Housley
113 Seneca Ave
Fostoria, Ohio
(Family Search ID: G95G-4ZB, 11th cousin once removed)

Postmarked: Ph?ADE Phia, PA. 5, 12PM

Message:
Dear Anna Mae. Having lots of fun. Saw Liberty Bell. Rode sub way. Cross Ohio River Comming to Phila. Tell more when see you again. Love, Jeannine

Postcard: Front: 194 Betsy Ross House, "Flag Room", Philadelphia, Pa.
Copyright 1937 by Vexil Weisgerber 6A-H406
Back: Located 239 Arch Street
Room in which Betsy Ross received the committee from Continental Congress, composed of General George Washington, Col. George Ross, and Robert Morris, and was commissioned to make the first American Flag in 1776.
The Union News Co.
Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" Post card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)
Postmark: Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps
1 cent Industry-Agriculture for Defense stamp
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7/9/2024 0 Comments

do you now (Photo Postcard), July 9, 1908

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​Address: Mrs. H.D. Bracy
423 Hiland Ave
Johnstown, PA

Postmarked: New London, Ohio

Message: Front: do you now ? I guess I am all right we are making Hay it is a very nice day Here to day I hop you are all well now out there
Back:
New London July 8
Dear ones I haven't time to right leters just now so must send a card and in a while to tell you no I am still an the Land now when you have time and are able to right will be glad to here from you I think about you a grate many times but do not get to right
Maggie

Postcard: 2 cent Washington stamp
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6/26/2024 0 Comments

Heinz Memorial Chapel, June 26, 1958

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Rev. Harry H. Zeigler
Cordova, Maryland
(Family Search ID: 9N5G-NSD, husband of 7th cousin twice removed)

Postmarked: Pittsburgh, PA. 11 8:30 PM

Message: June 26
Dear Dad,
Imagine you are home again by now so I am addressing you at Cordova. I hope you understand how much we enjoyed having you visit with us this spring. Our plantings will stand as witness to our working together.
I would suppose you enjoyed Conference very much. I have been having a great time here in the workshop. Love, Jesse
(Jesse Zeigler, Family Search ID: LTQW-FYQ, husband of 5th cousin 4 times removed)

Postcard: 221-D71
Heinz Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh, Pa., an exquisite gem of architecture, situated on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
Ektachrome by Paul M. Penney
Pub. by Wonday Film Service., Wilkinsburg, Pa. 91096
Genuine Natural Color Made by Dexter Press, ? West Nyack, N. Y.
2 cent Jefferson stamp
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6/23/2024 0 Comments

Pennsylvania Turnpike, June 23, 1975

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Address: Mr & Mrs C. C. Reber
Box 258
Blue Ball, PA 17506

Postmarked: Bedford, PA, PM 15522

Message:
Howdy!
About 3 hours out - stopped to rest. Just wanted to say hi! Take it easy. Will call tomorrow.
Love you, Alan

Postcard: Pennsylvania Turnpike
This is the interior of the new twin tunnels, tiled walls, indirect lighting. Two generous lanes in each tunnel. One east bound, one west bound.

Color Photo: Penna. Turnpike Commission
Pub by Nelson Jones, 13898 Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, Ohio 44107
9 cent Right of People Peaceably to Assemble stamp ​
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6/10/2024 0 Comments

Hershey Gardens, June 10, 1988

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Address: Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Reber
(Family Search ID LBB1-4XQ, my 5th cousin four times removed)
300 Willow Valley Lakes Dr.
Willow Street(?) Pa
17584

Postmarked: Harrisburg, PA 171

Message: Dear Helen & Cliff,
Thanks for all your prayers and letters, gifts and long-distance hugs! Am anxious to get the real kind! But can't get you on tel. today. I'm going away 6/15 til 7/4. Any chance of seeing you 6/15 AM 10:30-12:30 as I pass on way to Wilmington?
Or on 7/5 AM as I pass by again on way from Mother's to Lebanon?
Call me if you get this before I leave!
Love, Ruth 717-274-8653

Postcard: Hershey Gardens
Hershey, Pennsylvania
"Rebecca" with Roses
This classic piece of garden statuary, originally purchased by Milton S. Hershey, is surrounded with wonderfully fragrant roses in the Rose Garden.
B14928
Mike Roberts Color Productions Oakland 94623

Stamps:
1 cent Margaret Mitchell
14 cent Julia Ward Howe
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6/8/2024 0 Comments

Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, Florida June 8, 1955

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Address: Mrs. Erwin Wonder
R.D. #3
Hanover, Penna.
Blooming Grove

Postmarked: Sebring, FLA. Jun 8, 2 - PM 1955

Message:
Deart Ruthetta,
We are leaving Monday morning for Indiana for about a month then we are coming over to Pa. & Ma. Have you read from Aunt Carrie? Sure hope she has improved. Our address will be care of Linville Myers Wawaka Indiana. R1 if you care to write. Love, Agatha
Hope to see you sometime in July.

Postcard: Little Charlie Bowlegs Creek, Highlands Hammock State Park, near Sebring, Florida, named for a Seminole Chieftain. This stream provides the water for the dense tropical growth that characterizes the oldest and most highly developed of Florida's system of state parks.
Photo by Florida Forest and Park Service

S. 8 - Lakeland News Co., Lakeland, Fla.

Genuine Curteich - Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" Postcard (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)
2 cent Jefferson Stamp
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6/7/2024 0 Comments

Hawaii, June 7, 1988

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Address:
Mr. & Mrs. C. Reber
C-024
300 Willow Valley Lakes ,
Willow Street, Pa
17854
(Family Search ID LBB1-4XQ, my 5th cousin four times removed)
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Postmarked: Honolulu, HI 968

Message:
Hi:
What a beautiful place! I am enjoying a week here with my daughter. (stick figure of hula person)

Postcard: Travel Card Collection
#4266-H
G-898
Spectacular sunset bringing a close to another day in paradise.
Photographer - John Wagner

Impact "Life Like Photo Art"
Published by: Impact
(copyright mark) IMPACT 1985
Printed in Japan
15 cent Oliver Wendell Holmes stamp
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