Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The Wednesday Post


Unremarkable Greetings
Gifts of Mrs.5000, Christmas 2011

S.F. FREEWAY INTERCHANGE, U.S. 101


This scene shows 7 traffic arteries in the foreground, with Coit Tower left, Telephone Bldg. center and Bay Bridge right -- downtown San Francisco, Calif.



Nov 19th (1957)  Dear Dad,

I am writing this card and putting a 3¢ stamp on it and will mail it at the same time I mail the registered letter now let me know how long after the letter that you receive this card. Bring your Xmas seals along to put on cards now I guess I have everything. Love Mother.




Silver Moon Motel
212 S. Beach Blvd
(State Hwy. 39)
Anaheim, California
Phone: JAckson 7-1102
Jack J. Tilley, Owner


Anaheim's most recommended family motel.  With 44 modern units.  Where commercial rates prevail year around.  Kitchens, Television, and Radios.



[August 26, 1963]

Hi -- guess who stayed here on your recommendation -- nice place.  Wayne loves the pool.

Since Sat. afternoon have seen Knott's and D.land -- oy, my poor feet!  Going to go to Marine land today - gerri, art, Milana, & Wayne.


Casino and Tennis Court, Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulpher Springs, W. Va. (2000 Ft. Elevation)



This one is framed, but if I recall correctly the caption says something to the effect that this woman is a professional wildlife scientist, and you really shouldn't feed bears like this yourself.




In case you're wondering, 212 S. Beach Blvd. still seems to be a motel:


...and the Greenbrier Hotel is not only a going concern, but a vast cluster of buildings that looks like the presidential palace of a nineteenth century empire plopped down in the West Virginia hills.

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