Pan American Airways ~ Globe of the Earth ~ Miami, Florida ~ early-1940′s

This huge Globe of the Earth is constructed of steel, weighs 3-14 tons and has a diameter of 10 ft. and circumference of 31 ft 5 inches. It is placed in the center of the Pan American Terminal building at Miami, Florida.

60 years later – I wonder what happened to it?

Proud Grandpa and a Beautiful Baby! (c. 1920′s – California)

A Found Photo from a group that came from California.

I love the look on this man’s face.  He is so happy and proud!

And, I think he’s the same guy that was hanging around the tree in this photo!

Anyone for a Road Trip to the Painted Desert? 1920s?

Just Hanging Around

Found Photo – Two Guys Just Hanging Around (In a Tree!)

Can anyone read what is carved into the tree?

I have absolutely no clues about this photo. I just like it.

Fruit Crate Labels

I love the graphics in these fruit crate labels. Feel free to copy the Royalty-Free Designs (and link back to me if you do.)

Today’s Flowers

Harriet Scofield, October 1921

Hey Harriet!

The problem with collecting “found photos” is that they are rarely named and dated.  However, sometimes, a collector gets lucky.

So, we have here, Ms. Harriet Scofield posing for her photo all dressed up with somewhere to go!

Shadow Shot Sunday

Woman Your Country Needs You!

This is a vintage World War I Recruiting Poster for the U.S. Army.

Wordless Wednesday

1929 Vintage Tennis Fashions ~ Burdines, Miami

Another favorite from the Florida Archives.

We used to go to Burdines (Department Store) in Miami every Christmas to see Santa (during the 60′s – not the 20′s!)

 

Florida in the 1920′s ~ Child and Dog

 From the State Library and Archives of Florida

“Child and Dog ~ 1920′s”

A Vintage Camera Critter

Hop In, We’ll Go For A Ride

1920′s ~ Ladies Out for A Drive

Where are you going?

Wordless Wednesday

Mexicali Beer ~ 75 Cents a Pitcher; Dapper Gentlemen Bar Hopping

Mexicali Beer anyone?

Just 75 cents a pitcher!

This found photo was in a batch that came from California.

I can only guess that this photo was taken in the early 1900′s.

1910′s or 20′s?

The shadows are tagging along for the cheap beer.

Shadow Shot Sunday

Marmon Motorcar, Steel Erector Set Bridge, and A Wistful Girl

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Breaking away from the “Wordless” part of Wednesday for a moment. Do you notice on the fender to the right of the woman? It says “Marmon” on it.  I am only guessing at the 1920′s on this photo based upon the clothing/style.

 

Hey Harriet! Check out the Vintage Critter Guard Dog

Not the most welcoming look on this dog’s face …

 ”What the heck do you want?”

A “Found Photo” fron California c. 1920′s

Its a Shadow Shot – Camera Critter!

Vintage Valentine Silhouette Graphics

These Old-Fashioned Silhouettes are “permission-free” graphics, so feel free to copy and share.  Click on the small gallery photo below for a larger view. 

Family Portrait; or “Dig those knickers!”

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

1924 California – Jack Russell Hitching A Ride

I love everything about this photograph.

The dog, the car. Everything.

Camera Critters

1920′s Young Girl With Toys on the Porch; Shadows, Toys & Fashion

There is an awful lot going on in this photo including the neat shadows on the porch from the fence slats. 

Is she a child? or a young woman?

Do you think the doll is kind of creepy looking?

Care to add your own caption?

Shadow Shot Sunday

1920′s German Shepherd & Ladies With Style!

This found photo came from Michigan, and was in a

batch from the 1920′s. 

Please feel free to leave your own caption!

CAMERA CRITTERS

1921 – Long Beach California ~ Swimming With Friends

Found photo marked on the bottom “Long Beach, Cal. 1921″

Care to add your own caption?

 

1920′s Lady and Dog Casting a Shadow in Michigan

This photo came from a batch of photographs from Michigan that date from the early 1900′s until the 1940′s. 

Based upon the clothing, and hair, my guess is the photo was taken in the 1920′s. 

Who was she? I have no idea.  But, I like her face, and I think the dog is fierce looking. 

Do you think she was a “flapper” with her short hair and short skirt? 

1920 – Vintage Motorcycles (in the mud)

One of my “found” photos that was in a batch from Michigan.

The Photo Friday challenge is “pristine.”

Is it a Harley-Davidson?

The closest I could come to was the absolute complete opposite.

I am a Blog Slug

Life takes over, and posting on this blog has become a bit too much.  I can’t say I will be back, but you are always welcome to look around at the photos and postcards.

You can also come visit me at the main blog – Two Barking Dogs

1926 – Vintage Postcard from Canada; “Farewell, Dad”

Wordless Wednesday

Well Dad I am going to drop you a line and tell you that I am in Canada  So
good by
Yr son, Alan D.

Pan Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915 – Indiana State Building

7/24/15

Mabel and I came out to the Fair for this.  M. Roosevelt is here – big crowd but not unusual.  I am not even crossing the street to see him! Would rather write some Postcards to my friends.  This ___ a building is no credit to the State, cheap looking – English architecture – supposed to cost near 75,000.00 — a house!!   Democratic management.  I am very well.  May be home soon — Your Aunt Anna.

Mrs. J. G. Kimmerman
Goodland, Indiana

Link to Information on the Panama Pacific International Exposition – the World’s Fair of 1915 in San Francisco.

1912 – Vintage Post Card, USS Oregon, and The Shriners are Coming

Information on the USS Oregon

Los Angeles Cal. May 4, 1912

Dear Friend.  Rec’d your ever welcome letters and very glad to hear from you.  We are all well and hope you are the same.  They are expecting a big time here next week when the Shriners get here.  The city is being decorated up beautiful with flags.  Dinner time so must close.  Don’t answer till you hear from me again.

Your friend,
Addie J. Stevick
1440 Wright St

Mrs. Nellie Donaldson
Auburn, Indiana
708 East 9th St.