• St. Augustine, Florida – The Oldest City in the United States

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    Saint Augustine, Florida radiates a charm that feels timeless and inviting. The cobblestone streets, Spanish architecture, and ocean breezes are like nowhere else in Florida. The historic district buzzes with culture, while peaceful beaches offer space to unwind. Warm hospitality, vibrant arts, and stunning sunsets make the city unforgettable.

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    St. Augustine, Florida – The Oldest City in the United States

  • An Illustrated Biography of London Bridge

    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

    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

    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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Past Article

Ray Hahn
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About ten years ago, I sat down next to a lady at a postcard show in New York. She recognized me, although I don’t know why. She was aware that I often research many of the cards I buy and she asked if I would research a postcard she had purchased just an hour ago. I asked her to show me the card and her response was as quick as a blink. She fumbled in her purse and pulled two identical cards, “I bought them both,” she said. The caption read, Dr. S. F. Smith House, Newton Center, Mass. “Here,” she said. “I think it may be my, I’m not sure how many greats; my great-great-great grandfather’s house.”

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