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An Illustrated Biography of London Bridge
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The story of London Bridge is ultimately a tale of adaptation. Fifty-five years ago, the bridge’s relocation to the Arizona desert was one of the most unusual and imaginative acts of historical preservation known to mankind when it became a reminder that even the most rooted structure can find new life in an unexpected place.
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Newspaper Ads for Bicycles
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When bicycles became regularly available in the late 1870s, they transformed daily life. At an affordable price they expanded personal freedom and created a wonderful new cycling culture. Women especially gained independence as bicycles reduced reliance on men. The bicycle came to be the most influential piece of personal property in modern history.
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Save the Wheat and Help the Fleet
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History is so fickle! One day it’s right, the next day it’s wrong. In 1914 Americans helped the British war effort by participation in “Meatless Monday” programs. A century later we often hear “America First.” Once again, postcards remind us of good times.
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Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History
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The life and times of Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history is also the story of how February became black history month after years of teaching American history with a Euro-centric theme.
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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.