May 1, 2026
Tag: Lighthouse
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Coastal Sentinels: United States Lighthouses
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A thread of shoreline with a lighthouse has long been a focal point for artists and photographers as well as a destination for tourists and lovers. At the close of the postcard’s golden era, around the outbreak of World War I, America boasted more than 1,400 lighthouses. These captivating seascapes are the center pieces of…
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August 3, 2022 2 Comments
Reading folklore is almost as much fun as reading history, especially when you know in advance that much of what you read is nonsense. Guys like Hobo Joe amuse us, but when we hear about a real-life American who fits the characterization, it is time to sit-up and learn. Postcard History introduces our readers to Charlie Fox.