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The Mines of Metcalf, Arizona
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Metcalf, Arizona was a historic mining town tucked into the rugged mountains. Once a busy copper mining community, it is now a nearly forgotten piece of Arizona’s early industrial past. Postcards and pieces of other media remind us of the pioneer spirit.
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The Singer Building
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Enthusiasts of American architecture view skyscrapers (and their observation decks) as vacation destinations. Many historians are equally mesmerized. It is truly disappointing that New York’s first skyscraper was demolished nearly 60 years ago – and no one cried.
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The Curious Case of the Vanishing Washboard
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Everyone over 10 years old knows what a washboard is, but it may be safe to say, few know how or have ever used one. Postcards showing washboards are fun to collect, but they don’t teach us much.
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It Happened in 1926
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One hundred years ago the rich and famous were doing things that made their descendants scratch their heads and ask, “Why?” This story parallels many famous events, but it is truly one for the (law) books. And … at least one postcard.
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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.