Saturday, February 27, 2010

Buffalo, New York

65th Regiment Armory, Buffalo, N.Y.

Phil Amigone's CHEZ AMI
'The Nation's Smartest Theatre Restaurant'
311 Delaware Ave.     Buffalo, N.Y.
*From Dusk 'til dawn offering the finest cuisine beverages and entertainment.
*Lighted exclusively with a mile of neon tubing.
*On the direct route to Niagara Falls and Canada.
*NEVER A COVER CHARGE
Jack Grood, Managing Director
BUFFALO-"The City of Good Neighbors"
Dinner Served Every Evening

Note:  I have two of the Chez Ami postcards and both of them have the same printing issue that you may notice.  The black print and the color print does not line up causing a blurred effect.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Seaquarium - Miami, Florida

SHOWING THE GOLDEN AQUADOME
This vast underwater wonderland has a main tank 80 feet in diameter.  The reef tank is only slightly smaller and in addition to this 26 corridor tanks are located in the main corridor.  The abundance of tropical fish is unequalled anywhere.

THE GOLDEN AQUADOME AT MIAMI'S POPULAR SEAQUARIUM.

Animal trainer Adolph Frohn of the Miami Seaquarium giving artifical respiration to the Porpoise.

Colorful Pink Flamingos shown here are feeding along the waters edge at Miami's Seaquarium.

AT MIAMI'S FABULOUS SEAQUARIUM
some of the largest and smallest animals and fishes in the ocean are living together just as they do in the open ocean.  Visitors can study and observe their daily lives through continuous rows of large glass windows set in the sides of the two huge tanks.  The SEAQUARIUM is located just fifteen minutes from downtown Miami on Rickenbacker Causeway.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Miami Serpentarium - Miami, Florida

World renowned serpentarium where vicious and dangerous reptiles are milked of their venom for medical research.

MR. & MRS. W.E. HAAST AT WORK
Scientific force-feeding has been developed by director, W.E. Haast, for venom production, for venom research.  Cobra venom extraction and force-feeding climax each tour at the Serpentarium, sole producers of exotic venoms in the New World.  "Thus the days begin and end at the Miami Serpentarium, a strange place, where serpents are groomed to sink their fangs into the world, and relieve its pain."


MIAMI SERPENTARIUM
KENDALL, FLORIDA
Just below Kendall, Fla. directly on Federal Highway (U.S. 1).  12 miles south of Miami.  See "Snakes" of the "World" exhibited in their natural habitat, while you are comfortable and safe.  There are many kinds, including the huge python, the deadly cobra, often called "Hooded Death," and the brilliant coral snakes.  There is also scientific force feeding, venom extraction and a research laboratory - "Where snakes are groomed to sink their fangs into the world, and relieve its pain." - Mr. W.E. Haast, Curator.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Tropical Hobbyland - Miami, Florida

ALLIGATOR WRESTLING
Henry Nelson, world's champion alligator wrester, gives daily exhibitions of this ancient Seminole sport, at Tropical Hobbyland Indian Village, N.W. 28th Avenue at 15th Street, Miami.  the pit at Tropical Hobbyland contains fifty alligators, and a dozen crocodiles, yet Henry will go in the water with them entirely unarmed.

Alligator Wrestling at world famous Tropical Hobbyland, Miami, Florida.

"SAVE ME FROM THAT 'GATOR!"  Tropical Hobbyland Seminole Village, N.W. 28th Avenue at 15th Street, Miami, Florida, is where you will find the concrete alligator pictured here.  You can also see exhibitions of alligator wrestling at Hobbyland, and a real Seminole village with the Indians living just as they have in the Everglades for centuries.

Madelon, the baby chimpanzee, is a favorite of all the visitors to Tropical Hobbyland, located on N.W. 28th Avenue at 15th Street.  Playful and lovable, Madelon receives the same care and diet as any human baby.  Visitors love to see her learning to eat with her own knive and fork.  Tropical Hobbyland is located at 27th Avenue and 15th Street, Miami.

Baby Raccoons, Tropical Hobbyland, Miami, Fla.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Gainesville, Florida

Men's Dormitory
University Of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Century Tower
University Of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
This beautiful and recent addition to the campus commemorates the establishment of the University for 100 years.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

"PELICAN PETE" (Pelecanus Onocrotalus), a huge white pelican with wing spread over ten feet.  In Busch Gardens, home of Anheuser-Busch's forty-million dollar brewery in Tampa, Florida.

BILLY THE COCKATOO slams on the brakes to avoid crashing his wheelbarrow into the cockatoo audience.  One of the many fascinating performances by trained cockatoos and parrots at Busch Gardens, Anheuser-Busch's famous attractions in Tampa, Florida.

A Penguin poses for visitors beside the Reflection Pool at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's brewery.

A scene at Busch Gardens.  Located in Tampa, Florida at Anheuser-Busch's forty-million dollar brewery.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

One of the many beautiful scenes at BUSCH GARDENS, TAMPA, FLORIDA.  Wild waterfowl abound in this area and colorful parrots (macaws) gather on the small island in this lake.

THE LAGOON AT BUSCH GARDENS
Anheuser-Busch's attractionat Tampa, Florida.  A vast variety of beautiful water birds live in this fascinating area, located at Anheuser-Busch's brewery.

Azaleas and Whistling Swans at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's forty million-dollar brewery.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

Reticulated Giraffes feeding at Busch Gardens' "African Veldt" in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's thirty seven million-dollar Budweiser Brewery.

Herd of rare Grevy's Zebra at Busch Gardens' "African Veldt" in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's famous Brewery.

Two White Rhinoceroses grazing in the "African Veldt" at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's famous Brewery.

Two Cheetahs relaxing in the "African Veldt" at Busch Gardens.  The Cheetah is the fasted land animal in the world - having been clocked at 70 miles per hour.  These and many other wild animals may be seen at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's thirty seven million-dollar Budweiser Brewery.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

A young Gorilla (left foreground) and a young Chimpanzee (right foreground) enjoy life on "Great Ape Island" at Busch Gardens.  Other wild game are visible in background.  This scene may be viewed from the balcony of Swiss House located in Tampa, Florida at Anheuser-Busch's famous Brewery.

A Cheetah "on alert" in the "African Veldt" at BUSCH GARDENS.  The Cheetah is the fasted land animal in the world - having been clocked at 70 miles per hour.  Many other wild animals may be seen at Tampa, Florida's famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Gardens.

THE "SKYRAIL SAFARI" begins its journey over the "African Veldt."  The train is curving past "Great Ape Island."  Many wild animals and birds will be viewed at close range by the Skyway Safari's passengers before the trip ends at the Monorail Station in Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida at Anheuser-Busch's famous Brewery.

The "African Veldt" photographed from the Swiss House balcony at Busch Gardens.  Against the fence are a male Ostrich and a Greater Kudu.  In the background from left to right are Grant Zebras, Reticulated Giraffes, Eland Antelopes, and more Zebras.  These and many other animals may be seen in Busch Gardens at Anheuser-Busch's thirty seven million-dollar Budweiser Brewery in Tampa, Florida.

Greater Kudu, most sought after trophy in Africa.  The Kudu and many other wild animals may be seen at Busch Gardens' "African Veldt" located in Tampa, Florida at Anheuser-Busch's famous Brewery.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

FLOWERS AND PALMS AT BUSCH GARDENS
A scene near the Reception Lobby Entrance.  One of the many magnificent views at Busch Gardens, Anheuser-Busch's attraction in Tampa, Florida.

ENTRANCE TO BUSCH GARDENS
Parkway leading to the Reception Lobby and Anheuser-Busch's Brewery located in Tampa, Florida.

"STAIRWAY TO THE STARS"
A motor stairway which carries visitors over the Reflection Pool to the 86-foot high observation deck on the roof of Anheuser-Busch's Brewery for a "parrot's-eye" view of Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida.

Trained paroots present striking contrast of colors as they pose on tree trunk beside a lagoon at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida at Anheuser-Busch's brewery.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Canandaigua, New York

Ontario County Historical Museum, Canandaigua, N.Y.
This museum houses six nations' copy of the 1794 Pickering Treaty with the Indians, which opened western New York to pioneers.

Ontario County Court House, Canandaigua, N.Y.
Built in 1858 with additions in 1908, Susan Anthony was tried here for voting illegally one hundred years ago.  A large stone on the front lawn marks the spot where the Pickering Treaty was signed with the Indians in 1794.

The Famous Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
Canandaigua, N.Y.

Granger Homestead, Canandaigua, N.Y.
This fine example of Federal architecture was completed in 1816 by Gideon Granger, Postmaster General under Presidents Jefferson and Madison.  It is noted for unusual detailed hand-carved woodwork and contains a collection of antique furniture, silver, dishes and fifty antique horse-drawn vehicles.

More about visiting the Granger Homestead.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Hospitality House, Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

NESTING FLAMINGOS - Flock of colorful flamingos nesting beside the beautiful lagoon at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser Busch's Brewery.

HOSPITALITY HOUSE overlooking beautiful lagoon at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser Busch's Brewery.


Black-necked Swans and Flamingos at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser Busch's brewery.


FLOCK OF COLORFUL FLAMINGOS KEEPING COOL in the beautiful lagoon at Busch Gardens, Anheuser Busch, Inc.'s scenic attraction in Tampa, Florida.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Canadaigua, New York

Memorial Hospital, Canadaigua, N.Y.

New Canadaigua Academy erected 1905.

First Congregational Church of Canadaigua, N.Y.  The Society was organized in the year 1799 by pioneers from New England who settled on the Phelps and Gorham Purchase.  The church building was erected in 1812.  The first minister of the Society was the Rev. Timothy Field, a member of the internationally known Field family.

Cooks Dock, Canadaigua Lake, N.Y.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida

The big bad wolf hides while Little Red Riding Hood leaves for her grandmother's house in Dwarf Village, Busch Gardens.  Located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's twenty-five million dollar brewery.

HANSEL AND GRETEL IN DWARF VILLAGE
One of the many attractions at Busch Gardens, home of Anheuser-Busch, Inc.'s Budweiser Brewery in Tampa, Florida.

LEPRECHAUN LANE in Dwarf Village at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's thirty-seven million dollar brewery.



GRANDFATHER GRUNDY'S HOUSE in Fairy Tale Land at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's brewery.


SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
In Dwarf Village at Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, Florida, at Anheuser-Busch's brewery.