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The History of Walker‑Gordon Dairy
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The Walker-Gordon Dairy was established in New Jersey in 1897 and immediately set the standard for science-based raw milk production. If there were problems the solutions were found using good common sense. Detroit Publishing’s postcards recorded the history.
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The Universal Shine: a Look at Shoe Shining Around the World
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A good shoeshine may not solve all your problems, but it can help you walk confidently toward them. Around the world shoeshine boys, girls, and old men are working to help you make a good impression. Postcards prove it!
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In the Lamp Room at Mulholland Light
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Laura Handleton is quite the storyteller. Just over a year ago Laura told Postcard History the story of Marmalade the cat. In her second contribution she showcases her talent with a lighthouse love story.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
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Tourists have traveled to Alaska for over a century on ships. Many early visitors used the Pacific Coast Steamship Line. Hand-colored Albertype postcards helped those pioneers remember their experiences.
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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.