• Greetings From Tobacco-Land

    Greetings From Tobacco-Land

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    To remember tours of cigarette manufacturing plants you must be of a certain age. Most were discontinued over 50 years ago. Smoking is no longer fashionable, but our national health status is much better. Let’s remember cigarettes from the postcards, not their smoke!

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  • The 1909 MontrealCarnival of Winter Sports

    The 1909 Montreal
    Carnival of Winter Sports

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    Postcards of special events are often the only souvenirs people have of important joyous times. Winter carnivals are such events since by spring the “castles” melt away and the postcard is all that’s left.

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  • Ausable Chasm, N. Y.

    Ausable Chasm, N. Y.

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    Ausable Chasm is an unforgettable destination. A PCH contributor remembers being there at age nine; he is now in his 80s. “Fun” and “education” are a postcard collector’s two favorite words. You will find both at the chasm!

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Past Article

Carl Oechsner
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Historical landmarks are disappearing from the American landscape at an alarming rate. Nevertheless, some citizens are doing their best to preserve community heirlooms like the “Dummy Traffic Light.” This story is bound to encourage those who are willing to “fight city hall” when it comes to throwing our treasures on the ash heap of history.

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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.