Postcard Friendship Friday – Fathers

I am once again participating in Postcard Friendship Friday, sponsored by Beth over at The Best Hearts Are Crunchy blog.  I don’t have a father-in-law related postcard, but thought a reprint of a 06/21/09 post on Facebook by me might be nice.

Father’s Day

It is with great love, that I look back on the sacrifices and tremendous amount of love my Dad has shown me over the years. Thank you Dad for teaching me to tie my shoes, for letting me stand on your feet to feel taller, for letting me tag along after you everywhere, for dropping everything instantly (and once leaving his business unattended) each time I cracked up my car (and for not yelling at me), for holding my hand when my daughter was in emergency surgery, and for working so hard to put a roof over my head and food on my plate.

I love you Dad.

Please feel free to comment about the memories you have about how your dad has shown his love for you.

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Hotel Old Vintage Postcards, Then and Now

Ever wonder what became of the buildings on old vintage postcards?  Are you curious to know if they still stand?  In my previous blog post, I showed two historic buildings in Natchez, MO – The Briers and Arlington .  I continue my series of blog posts on “then and now” old buildings pictured on vintage postcards with the below hotels.

The Elms Hotel, Excelsior Springs, MO Then …..

 

1948 Linen Postcard

 

The Elms Hotel Now …..

The Elms Hotel was originally built in 1888, rebuilt in 1909 after a fire, and rebuilt again in 1912 after yet another fire.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic places.  Why?  One reason was due to a notoriously famous guest that stayed there during prohibition – Al Capone.  Another was because President  Harry S. Truman holed up there during his re-relection bid when it looked like he was loosing.  Wrong.  Aides entered his Elms Hotel room and informed Truman he had actually won the presidential election.  Wow.  There are of course other historical reason for The Elms Hotel being on the national register.  If you’d like to read a more comprehensive history of this hotel, visit  Legends of America, Missouri – Elms Hotel .

The Durant Hotel, Fling, MI Then …..

1940 Linen Postcard

The Durant Hotel Now …..

The Durant Hotel was built in 1920, and named after William Durant, founder of General Motors.  It’s been vacant since 1973, but plans were announced in 2008 to turn it into a 93 unit apartment building.

** You are invited to stop back for my next “then and now” blog post, by clicking the bookmark button to the lower right.

For more US State town view postcards, please visit Remember When Vintage Postcards – Bonanzle.

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Old Vintage Postcard Buildings, Then and Now

Historical preservation of old buildings is a cause important to many people, including myself.  Ever wonder what became of the buildings on old vintage postcards?  Are they still standing?  Collecting town view postcards, whether US or foreign, is one way old vintage postcard collectors help in this preservation effort.  I thought it might be interesting to show a few “then and now” pictures of buildings that found their way onto postcards in my next couple of historical blog posts.

Arlington Mansion in Natchez, MS Then …..

1948 CurTeich Postcard

Arlington Mansion Now …..

Arlington was built in 1816, and used to house antique furniture, paintings, and other rare articles.  This national historic landmark served as a blueprint, both inside and out,  for other federal style homes in the area.   Vandals and fire have put the preservation of this once stately home in grave danger.  How sad.

The Briers in Natchez, MS Then …..

1948 CurTeich postcard

The Briers Now …..

The Briers is where an 18 year old Varina Howell married Jefferson Davis, a man twice her age.  It is nice this historical building, a sort of Confederate White House, was preserved.

** You are invited to stop back for my next “then and now” blog post, by clicking the bookmark button to the lower right.

For more US State town view postcards, please visit Remember When Vintage Postcards – Bonanzle.

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