Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
1950, Golden Gate Park
Comprising 1,013 acres, Golden Gate Park is the largest man-made park in the world. It extends four miles through residential districts ending at the Pacific Ocean. There are miles of bridal paths, motor roads, foot trails as well as museums and animal runs in the Park.
1951
The world’s largest underground garage occupying four levels beneath the surface can accommodate 1700 cars. It is to be used as an air raid shelter if it becomes necessary to do so. It has entranced on Post, Powell, Stockton and Geary Streets.
Pewaukee Lake Seaman’s Landing, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
December 1949
I am sure you would like it here. Everything is beautiful. You…
Can’t really read this handwriting.
It is a pretty postcard.
Syracuse, NY August, 1928
Dear Catherine
I had such a good time in Utica. Going to Syracuse today.
Best Regards
Mrs Surdyk
Marble Altars
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Ithaca, New York
Rev. William Byrne, Pastor
High Altar – gift of Mary E. Collins
Side Alters Donated by Mr and Mrs Frank Speno, Sr
Three Altars Consecrated June 9, 1938
by Most Rev. James E Kearney, DD
Balch Hall — one of three residence halls for women at Cornell University.
Vintage postcard from 1906
August 1950
San Francisco from Top of the Mark
This view as seen from atop Nob Hill shows San Francisco’s financial and business district, the San Franciso-Oakland Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Island, and the hills of Metropolitan Oakland in the distant background.
Built by his wife in 1555 AD. In this graceful building sleep many princes and Emperor of Delhi. This building is next to Taj.
(confusing because Taj is in Agra?)
1939
This pyrotechnic display blazes a message to the world in the preview ceremonies of the World’s Fair Grounds in flushing Meadows New York. 600,000 thronged the site of the fair to witness the spectacle.
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