3,349 World Postcards Challenge: August 2008

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Mobile County – Mobile, Alabama

This was received from Mobile Bay Business Journal not sure how they got the address, but it’s great anyway.

Blue Earth County – Amboy, Minnesota

This was sent showing the old school from the Ridge School District that was formed in 1858. Amazing to think about going to school in a one-room school.

Merrimack County – Concord, New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Historical Society sent this one of a shipment of Wells Fargo Coaches. The coaches were used here extensively in the west.

Natrona County – Casper, Wyoming

The Casper Area Chamber of Commerce was nice enough to send this to add to the collection. What a great picture of Fort Caspar.

Chittenden County – Burlington, Vermont

Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT
The boat House, Lke Champlaine and the distant Adirondack Mountains. A dazzling red maple tree announces the arrival of Vermont's most beautiful season.

The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce was nice enough to send this card. When I was about 8 we went on our first car ferry on Lake Champlain new New York.

Fairbanks Borough – Fairbanks, Alaska

This is a wonderful picture of Cushman Street for the 4th of July in 1917. Historical pictures are becoming a big things to collect. This came from the Alaska History Museum

Fairbanks Borough – Fairbanks, Alaska

What a great picture of the Northern Lights. I’m not sure I really want to be there at that time of year. I like to see the light of day.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Behind in Scanning

PS I am a little behind in my scanning and hope to catch up this long Labor Day weekend

More Request Sent

I have now sent out about 948 requests to Chambers of Commerce, Wineries, Hotels, Bed
& Breakfasts. I’ve gotten 46 responses (unfortunately that’s about 5%). I figure if I sent about 200 a week for a couple of weeks that maybe the positive responses will go up.

Finland (postcrossing.com)

This is a great map card of Finland, one of my favorite categories of card that I like to collect.

Belgium - Francorchamps (postcrossing.com)

This is a postcard that has race cars on it. I’m sure my nephew would love it. He loves anything that has wheels.

Bonn – Germany (postcrossing.com)

This is a postcard Bonn, which was the former capital of Germany.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Washington County– Gaston, Oregon

I love to drink wine so thought it would be great to see if any of the wineries had postcards so here is one from
Elk Cove Vineyards

Fairbanks Bourough – North Pole, Alaska

What a fun place this must be if you like Christmas – Santa Claus House

York County – Kennebunk-Kennebunkport, Maine

This is where the summer home of President George H. W. Bush. I’ve actually been able to see it once when I was back there. It was great to get from the Kennebunks Chamber of Commerce

Ouray County – Ouray, Colorado

What a great picture showing the San Juan Mountains. Thanks to the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.

Fond du Lac County– Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

A wonderful look at the lighthouse on Lake Winnebago. Thanks to the Fond du Lac Convention Bureau.

Mesa Country – Grand Junction, Colorado

A wonderful picture of the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction in Mesa County

Crawford County– Alma, Arkansas

Pop in for a visit at Popeye's Town
Popeye is located at 825 Fayetteville Avenue next to te Alma Water Department.

Popeye’s Town – Alma , Arkansas Spinach Capital of the World. Alma Area Chamber of Commerce

Benton County – Bentonville, Arkansas

Andy Lynch Log Cabin on the grounds at the Peel Mansion

1875 Peel Mansion & Historic Gardens

Bentonville, Arkansas

Skamania County – Stevenson, Washington

Columbia River Gorge From Cape Horn, Washington
Although the Columbia River was discoverd by Euro-americans in 1792, when Captain Robert Gray found its mouth and named the river for his ship, the Columbia ??????, It was not until 1805 that the river would be explored by members of the Lewis & Clark Expeditionwho reported on its geology, geography, plants, animals, and peoples. By 1840 it had become the last stage of thelegendary Oregon Trail. Emigrants floated the river from the Dalles to Portland and the Willamette Valley. By 1849, nearly 12,000 people had entered Oregon via this route. Today, tamed by dams, the river is the only sea level passage through the Cascade Range and is usd by industry to transport grain, livestock, lumber, fruits, vegetables, and french-fries; and by boaters, fishermen and windsurfers for recreation.