Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Kadoka, South Dakota

One of the most unusual drives in the world is through the awesome Badlands of South Dakota.  This unique drive extends form just west of Kadoka, S.D. some forty miles to Wall, S.D.

Prairie Dogs - Ranch Store
Kadoka, S. Dak.
These curious little animals may be seen fee in their natural habitat at the Ranch Store.  They live in organized prairie dog towns, where they build their mounds, which are the entrances to their homes.  They eat grass and small plants.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden

Avocado - Growing in Flamingo Grovs Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  this fruit is one of the semi-tropics.  the avocado, unlike most fruits, contains a large amount of vegetable oil and is commonly used as a salad.  It is also used in the manufacture of face creams.

Sausage Tree - Growing in Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  In parts of Africa this tree is said to be held sacred;  the fruit, when cut and slightly roasted is said to be used as outward applications in certain skin diseases.  This drug is known to the trade as chysorobin.  the fruit which is from 18 to 24 inches long and from 8 to 12 inches around, hangs on stems from 3 to 6 feet long and resembles huge sausages.

Cluster Fig - Growing in Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  this large tree originated in India.  The red fruits are edible and cluster on leafless scaly branches.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Major General Henry Warren Slocum Monument
Gettysburg, PA.
This statue of Major General Slocum is located on Steven's Knoll near Culps Hill.  Much of teh second days battle centered around the site of this memorial.

Pennsylvania State Memorial, Gettysburg, PA.
This imposing memorial erected by the State of Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful on the field and is a fitting tribute to her 35,000 enlisted officers and men who participated in this great conflict.  All of these names are recorded on the bronze tablets placed around the parapet and on the inner walls of the arches.

General Meade's Headquarters
Gettysburg, PA.
From this little farmhouse, directly on the Battlefield, General George Gordon Meade and his Staff directed the Union activities for the fighting at Gettysburg.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

The James Melton Autorama

The Civil War scene in the 3-D historic America the Beautiful mural room at the James Melton Autorama, located 8 miles south of Palm Beach on US 1.  the Cavalry charge is one of hundreds of brilliantly portrayed scenes the artist, Bernard Preston Thomas, has chosen to tell the story of the growth of our country.

One of Florida's many extinct attractions.

The Encirclement.  Surrounded by the Sioux Indians in the Dakotas, pioneer families make their stand for survival as they move Westward.  One of many Western scenes in the huge America the Beautiful mural room, James Melton Autorama, Hypoluxo, Florida, 8 miles south of Palm Beach on US 1.

The Lake Room.  This is a setting of indescribable beauty, featuring wax mannequins in dazzling costumes, dramatizing the romantic gay nineties' period among many of the world famous antique cars on exhibit at the colorful James Melton Autorama, Hypoluxo, Florida, 8 miles south of Palm Beach on U.S. 1.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden

Sausage Tree, growing in Flamingo Groves Botanic Garden, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Beautiful Poinsettia in full bloom at the Flamingo Orange Groves, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Citrus Harvest at Flamingo Orange Groves, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Colorado

Hot Springs Pool at Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Lake studded Grand Mesa, world's largest flat topped mountain.

Maroon Peaks and Maroon Lake, often called Maroon Bells.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Rainbow Springs

Rainbow Falls at Florida's Rainbow Springs, a tropical wonderland 4 1/2 miles north of Dunnellon on Highway 41.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Cocoa and Cocoa Beach, Florida

Cocoa, Florida, "Trout Capitol of the World"

Beautiful Cocoa Beach, Florida

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Key West

President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, on his recent trip to Key West, Florida.

Feeding the Giant Turtles at the Aquarium.
Key West, Florida.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Colorado

Black Canonof the Gunnison, Black Canon Nat'l. Monument

Mt. Sopris, elev. 12,823 ft., near Carbondale, Colo.

Pik Peak from Colorado Springs

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Coral Gables, Florida

The famous Venetian Pool, distinguished by its unusually beautiful tropical setting, is an outstanding attraction at Coral Gables, Florida.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Key West

Airview of Key West, Florida, showing the famous Duval Street, longest shortest street connecting the Gulf of Mexico with the Atlantic Ocean.

Evening in the harbor of Key West, Florida - Southernmost City in the United States.

"Q" Airways:  International Flight leaving Key West, Florida, for Havana Cuba, only 40 minutes flight.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Clearwater, Florida

Flowerlined causeway, connecting Clearwater with Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Boardwalk at Steel Pier at Night
Atlantic City, NJ

Friday, November 11, 2011

Florida Keys

Conch Key, one of the best known fishing communities on the Florida Keys.

Air view of Key Largo on the Famous Overseas Highway, Florida.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Mexico City, Mexico

Natural stone murals adorn the Communications and the Public Works Secretaries' Building.

Here's a link to some great photos of the building.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Miami Beach, Florida

As magnificent hotels glow against the evening sky they reflect a festival of lights in the dark waters of Indian Creek, Miami Beach, Florida.

St. Patrick's R.C. Church and campanile, Miami Beach, Florida:  One of the most beautiful Churches in Southern Florida.

Peaceful Mission Gardens of the 814 year old Spanish Monastery brought to America by Wm. Randolph and reassembled exactly as it stood in Spain.  In North Miami Beach, Florida.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

United Nations - New York City, New York

United Nations, New York
This is a general view of the public lobby in the General Assembly Building at the United nations Headquarters.
I can't look at this view and not think of Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill and his fateful visit to the UN in Alfred Hitchcock's North By Northwest.

United Nations, New York
A view of the General Assembly Hall in the United Nations Headquarters.  Those are seats for 626 delegates, 270 observers, 234 members of the press and 800 visitors.  The murals in the General Assembly Hall are the work of the French artist Fernand Leger.

A view of the General Assembly Hall in the United Nations Headquarters. Those are seats for 626 delegates, 270 observers, 234 members of the press and 800 visitors. The murals in the General Assembly Hall are the work of the French artist Fernand Leger.


United Nations
Security Council Chamber
A general view of the Security Council Chamber in the United Nations Headquarters, New York.  The Chamber was designed by Arnstein Arneberg of Norway and the large mural was painted by the Norwegian artist Per Krohg.  The Norwegian Government contributed toward the cost of the decoration of the Chamber.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Overseas Highway

Bahia Honda Bridge showing picnic area, on the Famous Overseas Highway, Florida.

Seven Mile Bridge.  The most famous span of the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida.

Bahia Honda Bridge on the Famous Overseas Highway, Florida.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Venice, Italy


Not so vintage, this card is postmarked 1993.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Miami Beach, Florida

Air View of the Center of Miami Beach with fabulous hotel row between Ocean and Indian Creek, in foreground residential section along Pinetree and Flamingo Drive.

Air View of the Fabulous Gold Coast, Miami Beach, Florida

Island Waterway, Florida.

Friday, November 4, 2011

The Princess Hotel - Hamilton, Bermuda

The Princess Hotel and Cottage Colony
Hamilton, Bermuda
A Group of Cottages - in the charming and romantic Princess Cottage Colony.

The Princess Hotel and Cottage Colony
Hamilton, Bermuda
The Sparkling Salt Water Pool and Sand Beach - where sunning, swimming, a cocktail and lunch may be enjoyed.