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**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · 21h

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Goodnight from New York.
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Empire State building at night postcard.
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#newyorkcity #empirestatebuilding #nighttime #Postcards #Oldpostcards #retro #vintage

The view is over the city of New York. You see many skyscrapers with their lights on. In the dead center is the Empire State Building but Ford and just to the left is Rockefeller Center.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · 1d

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Goodnight from Lake Ontario.
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Car ferry, Ontario number One by moonlight, port of Rochester NY postcard
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#Boats #Boatsofmastodon #Ships #Nighttime #Postcards #Oldpostcards #Ephemera #Retro #Vintage

You see an old style steamship with two stacks sailing through the water. In the sky the moon breaks through partly clouded dark skies very good the lights of the steamer light up the surrounding water The boat is moving from right to left. At the bottom there is some text. The text states "car ferry, Ontario number 1, by Moonlight. Port of Rochester NY. "

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · 4d

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Goodnight and have a nice weekend.
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Beautiful Southern California Beach Cities Postcard
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#California #Retro #Travel #Postcards #Oldpostcards #Ephemera #nighttime #Latenightvibes

The scene is looking down the coast of California. The sun has just set behind the mountains. The sky is yellow and the mountains are purple. Along the street that goes along the coast you see the lights of cars streaming period to the right rocky coasts and a house and palm trees sit on top. On the far left beach cottages look out over the ocean.

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Jul 25

Jul 25

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

Air France Concord Postcard.
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#AirFrance #Concorde #Postcards #Travel #Oldpostcards #VintagePostcards #Airplanes #AVgeek #Aviation

Airplane is seen flying left to right in clear blue skies.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 17

Jul 17

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Four vintage postcards from my Ohio trip.
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#OhioHistory #Ohio #Postcards #VintagePostcards #OldPostcards #Ephemera

Close-up view of a vintage postcard depicting a "Greetings from Ohio" design.
Overall Design: The postcard features large, stylized letters spelling out "OHIO" in red with black outlines. Within each letter are smaller photographic images representing various landmarks and scenes from Ohio.

Letter "O": Contains an image of the Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio, a prominent skyscraper. Other buildings in the Cleveland skyline are also visible.

Letter "H": Shows two different images. One depicts an older-style house or residential building, possibly representing Ohio's architectural history. The other is a scene of trees and a grassy area, suggesting Ohio's natural landscape.

Letter "I": A thin, vertical image of the Ohio Statehouse building in Columbus is shown. The building is recognizable by its classical architecture and its placement in a prominent spot on the postcard.

Letter "O": Features a picture of the monument at Serpent Mound in Ohio. It depicts a tall, slender structure.

Background: A light blue sky and water are visible behind the Ohio Statehouse in the background, suggesting a lake or river setting.

Postcard Details: The top left corner displays "Greetings from" in a stylized script font.
The postcard's overall style is characteristic of mid-20th-century tourism postcards, with its bright colors, collage-like design, and choice of imagery meant to attract tourists.

A vintage postcard depicting the city of Dayton, Ohio, with the name "Dayton" and "Ohio" in large, stylized letters, showcasing various city views within the letters.

The composition features the words "Dayton" and "Ohio" prominently, with the letters formed in a 3D style. Within the letters are smaller, detailed images of different Dayton landmarks, including buildings, a park, and a monument. The letters are outlined in red, creating a pronounced relief effect. The background is a simplified landscape, suggesting a grassy field and a light blue sky. A biplane is depicted above the "Dayton" letters, which appears as an overlay. The postcard style is apparent in the overall design and the use of color.

The key subjects are the cityscapes and landmarks of Dayton, Ohio. The images within the letters represent various architectural styles and historical sites. These images are simplistic but detailed enough to identify specific locations. The style suggests an older, vintage postcard, consistent with the early to mid-20th century.

A vintage postcard displays the words "Greetings from Cincinnati OHIO" in a stylized, three-dimensional font, incorporating various images of Cincinnati landmarks.

The scene composition features a large, stylized greeting, "Greetings from Cincinnati OHIO," in bold, raised letters. The letters are arranged in an arched style, and multiple small images of Cincinnati landmarks are embedded within the letters themselves, representing the city's prominent sights, buildings, and likely, the Ohio River. The postcard's design elements are characteristic of vintage postcards, with vibrant colors, and the imagery, giving the impression of a postcard from the 1940s or 1950s. The overall style is simple and straightforward in tone. The letters are visually prominent, with contrasting colors and a slight shadowing effect to emphasize the 3D form.

The key subjects are the words "Greetings from Cincinnati OHIO", and the small, integrated images of the landmarks, which represent various aspects of Cincinnati's architectural and historical significance. The postcard's design is simple, emphasizing a clear and concise representation of the city's charm, with each image providing a glimpse into the landmarks. The subjects are detailed to the extent that the postcard imagery can support the visual representation of the various landmarks and the city's diverse visual aesthetic.

A vintage postcard, likely from the mid-20th century, showcasing various images of Columbus, Ohio, arranged within the large lettering of the city's name.

The composition is a stylized graphic design; the word "COLUMBUS" is created by layered images of various landmarks and cityscapes within the letter forms. The individual images, which represent different locations within Columbus, are clearly delineated yet integrated into the overall design of the letters. The postcard's layout is consistent, employing a color palette that emphasizes the outlined elements, with a light blue background enhancing the visibility of the depicted scenery. The lettering, in a bold sans-serif typeface, and the images are arranged in a way that allows for a quick overview of the sights. The timing of the image is indicative of the era, suggesting a snapshot of Columbus in a particular period. The postcard's framing emphasizes the large lettering and the city imagery.

The key subjects are the cityscapes, each depicting a different aspect of Columbus. The images within the letters include different buildings, a dam, parks and other landmarks of the city. The images have a simple, flat design, typical of illustrations of the period and are presented in a somewhat stylized, vintage manner with vibrant colors and bold outlines.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 6

Jul 6

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

1948 Greetings From Jefferson City Postcard.
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#JeffersonCity #Missouri #Postcards #Oldpostcards #Ephemera #Retro #Vintage

A classic card with the letters of Jefferson City hollowed out to reveal local landmarks. In the lower left corner is the state capital building at night.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 5

Jul 5

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Goodnight from Denver.
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Denver Colorado Postcard- Sixteenth Street Looking Toward State Capitol c1940s
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#Denver #Nighttime #Colorado #Postcards #Oldpostcards #retro #vintage #Travel #Ephemera

View down the street with buildings on either side lit up with lights.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 5

Jul 5

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

1945 Hampton Harbor Yacht Club, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire NH Postcard
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#NewHampshire #HamptonBeach #Postcards #OldPostcards #Retro #Vintage #summertravel

small boats are docked and float around in the port. There are some buildings and a pier in the background.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 4

Jul 4

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Goodnight from Kansas City Missouri .
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Kansas City Missouri MO Postcard View Fairmount Park Night Exterior View c1913.
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#KansasCity #Missouri #Nighttime #Postcards #Oldpostcards #Retro #Vintage #Moonlight

A bright moon break through the clouds to shine light on the water. You see a bank and trees along both sides of the water

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 4

Jul 4

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Hitting the road ?
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1940 New Stanton Viaduct Pennsylvania Turnpike Pennsylvania Multi-View Postcard.
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#Pennsylvania #summertravel #travel #Postcard #Postcards #Oldpostcards #retro #vintage

Top panel has the bridge. The bottom panel has the road map from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Jul 3

Jul 3

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

Goodnight From Kansas....
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1907 Kansas Ave. Looking North 8th Street Topeka Kansas Postcard.
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#Kansas #Topeka #Nighttime #Latenight #Retro #Vintage #SummerTravel #Travel #postcards #Oldpostcards

Bustling street scene at night. Trolleys on the left have their lights on whole people walked the sidewalks under a moonlit light.

**Retro Librarian** @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io · Apr 20

Apr 20

Retro Librarian @LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

1910 Welcome Easter Morning Postcard
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#Easter #Postcard #Postcards #OldPostcards #Ephemera #poem

a look out over a peaceful sunrise at a marshy lake. There are flowers as a border on one side.

**Mark R. Stoneman** @markstoneman@zirk.us · Apr 20

Apr 20

Mark R. Stoneman @markstoneman@zirk.us

"A Happy Easter" -- Postcard mailed in 1919. Leonard A. Lauder collection of Raphael Tuck & Sons postcards, Newberry Library, https://collections.newberry.org/asset-management/2KXJ8Z8XPYZPW?&WS=SearchResults&Flat=FP

Color Easter postcard showing a white rabbit driving a wagonload of colored eggs on a bed of hay. Six chicks are pulling the wagon on a country road.

#OldPostcards #Easter

**Mark R. Stoneman** @markstoneman@zirk.us · Apr 1

Apr 1

Mark R. Stoneman @markstoneman@zirk.us

My son sent me a picture of a blurry coywolf running in front of his house this afternoon. This evening he had my young granddaughter say “April Fools!” during our video chat.… https://markstoneman.com/2025/04/01/my-son-sent-me-a.html (continued on blog)
#OldPostcards #JokePostcards

Black and white photo postcard of a man driving a flatbed horse-drawn wagon carrying a pig more than twice the size of the horses pulling it. A farm house is partly in frame too. 'Photo by Tinsley' is hand-written.

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Mar 14

Mar 14

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

Travis Field, Savannah Municipal Airport, Savannah Georgia Postcard
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Delta Air Lines DC-6.
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#Airport #AirportArchitecture #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Postcard #OldPostcards #Travel #DeltaAirlines100 #DeltaAirLines

The Delta Plane is on the left, and the terminal is on the right. Its small with a porch.

**Aviation Librarian** @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online · Mar 9

Mar 9

Aviation Librarian @Aviation_Librarian@mastodon.online

Philipsburg PA Mid-State Regional Airport Postcard
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Allegheny Airlines Convair
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#Airports #AlleghenyAirlines #Convair #Aviation #Avgeek #Airplanes #Planes #Postcard #Postcards #OldPostcards #pennsylvania

Plane is parked on the left, and the terminal is on the left. It is a slanted roof structure

**Mark R. Stoneman** @markstoneman@zirk.us · Mar 4 *

Mar 4 *

Mark R. Stoneman @markstoneman@zirk.us

Freshly blogged: “Knock-Out Blow to the Russian Bear: Postcard from 1904–05”

This was the last in a series of six postcards that marked the Russo-Japanese War (1904–05).1 I chose it because its caption speaks to Russia’s current war against Ukraine. The Russian Bear’s smaller opponent says, “Your size and weight don’t count in my style of wrestling.”… (continued at https://markstoneman.com/2025/03/04/knockout-blow-to-the-russian.html)