Tag: Lighthouse

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Old Light House, New Haven, CONN.

This vintage postcard of Five Mile Point Light, in New Haven, CT is stamped and written on, but does not contain a postmark. However it is dated June 26, 1904

Old Light House. New Haven, CONN.
Arthur Livingston, Publisher, New York
POSTCARD ID: 671
MESSAGE: Dear Mrs. Williams – Though a few miles away from New York, I am thinking of you. With Love, Edward
June 26th, 1904

 

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Aerial View of Barnegat Light, N.J.

“Old Barney” is today’s featured Lighthouse Postcard!

TITLE: AERIAL VIEW OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J.
CAPTION: “Old Barney” is the affectionate name of travelers for Barnegat Lighthouse at the edge of the bay beyond the pinewood of of magic Long Beach Island. It stands at the watery mouth of Barnegat Bay, the most famous fishing and gunning bowl in America.
MESSAGE: Where the x’s are on picture we stood and fished – Pop- Pop caught a flounder. I caught one in a row boat right near here. We are having a swell time. Billy

 

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Loon Island Light, Lake Sunapee, NH

Today’s postcard features Loon Light, NH., located on Lake Sunapee.
POSTMARK: SUNAPEE, N.H. JUN 23, 1942

MESSAGE: Is is almosttoo cool up here. The only real warm days I have seen here were the one when I came and the Saturday following it. Love, Aunt May

 

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Highland Light, Cape Cod, MASS.

CAPTION: HIGHLAND LIGHT
CAPE COD, MASS
The Original lighthouse was built in 1797, torn down in 1857 and the present tower erected. It stands on a cliff 140 ft. above sea level, and is the second most powerful light on the Atlantic Coast.
POSTCARD ID: 62793
POSTMARK: Wellfleet. MASS SEP 10 1940
PUBLISHER: Pub. by the Mayflower Sales Co., Provincetown, MASS.
“TICHNOR QUALITY VIEW” REG. U.S PAT. OFF., MADE ONLY BY TICHNOR BROS. IN., BOSTON, MASS.
MESSAGE: Perhaps Ester will come down Friday for the weekend. Why doesn’t Kennith come along if she does. Ralph

 

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Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse

This is the first postcard I produced.

CAPTION: Built in 1822, the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is 40-feet high; the lantern room adds an additional 12-feet.  Climbing to the top will allow you a beautiful view of the surrounding area.

Photo ©Robert D. DaVia, www.seathelights.com
Modern sized postcard – 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
POSTCARD ID: STL-001

Copies of this postcard available for purchase.

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LIGHTHOUSE IN LAKESIDE PARK, FOND DU LAC, WIS – 70

 

LIGHTHOUSE IN LAKESIDE PARK, FOND DU LAC. WIS – 70
CAPTION: Situated on the southern end of Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac is the county seat and one of Wisconsin’s commercial and industrial centers. Through efforts of City Officials, the Park Board and the Yacht Club have built and now maintain the finest harbor on the lake.
POSTCARD ID’s: 70 & 9070
NATURAL COLOR POST CARD MADE IN U.S.A. BY E.C. KROPP CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS