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[Postcard of Audrey House]

Description: Postcard of a two story house in black and white except for the light blue sky, with a white picket fence surrounding the property. Below the picture, the following information is written - "Home of Governor John Page, Life Long Friend of Thomas Jefferson One of the oldest homes in Williamsburg, Va. Built in 1710. On Palace Green. An inscription scratched on a window pane, reads "S. B. 1796, Nov. 23, O Fatal Day." "A. Boush, 1734," is a second inscription on another window pane."
Date: unknown
Creator: C.T. American Art Blue Sky
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Shooting the Chutes at Coney Island]

Description: Postcard of a yellow pier with a white sign reading "Shoot the Chutes 5c." Four men, three boys, and a girl stand on the docks while two full boats are on the water. On the back of the postcard, a letter reads as follows, "Shelley Arms - Fort Thomas - S. Kentucky Dear Holy: We went on this thing the other day - it took my breath. It looks so much like it. Saw your mother and grandma today in front of Roger's and Miss Mary Parsons and Mother. Sincerely, Heine." The postcard is addressed to, "Mis… more
Date: September 5, 1907
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Administration and Chemistry Building at Rice Institute]

Description: Postcard of two buildings, brick with white accents and marble arches, across a well trimmed courtyard. The top edge of the postcard sets the scene as, "Administration Building and Chemistry Building, Rice Institute, Houston, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Administration Building, Rice Institute Houston has in Rice Institute one of the largest privately endowed colleges in the country. The original endowment of nine million dollars by the late Wm. Marsh Rice, has grown to $14,500,000."
Date: unknown
Creator: Bailey, Bob
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Man Pushed by a Goat]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a yellow goat moving its tail. In front of the goat is a screaming man falling forward. The man is wearing a red shirt and a blue hat and pants. At the top of the postcard is printed the following: "Headed Your Way." On the right lower corner are illegible handwritten letters. The postcard is addressed to Miss M. L. McFaddin.
Date: 1907
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Hotel Quitandinha]

Description: Postcard of Hotel Quitandinha in Petropolis Brazil. The 7 story complex is white with gray scaled tiled roofs. Sidewalks cut the courtyard into rounded shapes of grass with few bushes and no flowers to decorate the grounds.
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Woman's Head]

Description: Postcard of a charcoal drawing of a woman's head. On the back of the postcard, the message reads, "8 a.m. Just got your letter. Will answer tomorrow. Am just leaving town on a fishing trip. Jerry Gumm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 28, 1911
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Wrigley Residence on Mt. Ada, Avalon]

Description: Postcard of a hill full of blooming flowers with a concrete stairway cutting through, leading to the three story yellow building with a brown roof and American flag flying from a pole. The top edge of the postcard describes the scene as "The Wrigley Residence on Mt. Ada, Avalon - Catalina Island, California."
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fountain in Bellingrath Gardens]

Description: Postcard of a flowing fountain built on white stone, with red Azalea Shrubs sprouting around it. The top edge of the postcard reads "Scene in Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Ala." The back of the postcard adds, "The Bellingrath Gardens are located on Picturesque Isle-Aux-Oies-River, about 17 miles from Mobile on U. S. Highway 90. The natural beauty of this estate is made more beautiful by the thousands of Azalea Shrubs, which burst into bloom the latter part of February. At the height of the flowe… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Camelback Inn Pool]

Description: Postcard of two pools lined with yellow and white striped umbrellas, described as "Marriott's Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona. The ideal spot to acquire healthful sun-tans and new friends. Two large, heated pools make swimming a pleasure any time of year."
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Galveston Seawall]

Description: Postcard of the elevated wall upon which the city of Galveston is built, with ships sailing in the distance. The edge of the postcard reads, "Seawall, Galveston, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Galveston Seawall, Galveston, Texas The Seawall is a massive structure of concrete and stone, rising 17 feet above sea level. The entire city has been filled in to the level of the top of the wall. Extending 5 miles along the edge of the Gulf of Mexico the top of the seawall forms a beautiful pro… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of the Kitchen of the Sulgrave Manor]

Description: Postcard of the kitchen of the Sulgrave Manor. A long wooden table holds three tin pitchers. Herbs dry as they hang from the rafters, a large fireplace sits behind the table, and a staircase winds down from the furthest right.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sulgrave Manor Board & Blinkhorns Banbury
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Trees Near a Wooden Fence]

Description: Postcard of several narrow trees around a fence made of wood posts. The message on the back reads, "I made a terrible mistake. Yesterday, I accused a certain young man of being the long looked for Jack, but he positively refused to be such. H. H. 10-25-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 25, 1911
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Flower Gardens in Mid-Winter]

Description: Postcard of a house with blooming red flowers and two palm trees. The back of the postcard adds, "Flower Gardens of an Arizona Resort Hotel in Mid-Winter - Typical of the vivid masses of color to be seen in private home grounds, those of motels, resort hotels and public parks throughout central and southern Arizona during the winter tourist season. This picture taken at Paradise Inn near Phoenix."
Date: unknown
Creator: Lolesgard Specialty Co.
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Avalon and Bay on Catalina Island]

Description: Postcard of an aerial view of the small coastal town of Avalon, at the base of a green rolling hill. Many small boats and two large ships are docked in the harbor. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley in Foreground, Catalina Island, California."
Date: unknown
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Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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