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Anchoring for the Night, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio

Anchoring for the Night, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio

Discover the tranquil beauty of a bygone era through "Anchoring for the Night, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio", a captivating postcard from 1932. As you're drawn into the peaceful scenery on Lake Erie's shores, you're also stepping back into a serene yet fleeting moment before the Great Depression’s tumult hit small lakeside communities.

A History of the Postcard

A History of the Postcard

The history of the postcard is an oft-overlooked, but intriguing thing. It shows the history of how and why people mailed things, mailing preferences, innovations in printing images, and even in international laws. Here is the history of the postcard.

Walt Disney Inspirations: Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks: Disney Inspirations

Ub Iwerks is known as an instrumental player in making the Walt Disney Company what it is today, and he was with the company from the beginning. In fact, he and Walt Disney were friends long before there was a Walt Disney Company, being young animators together in the emerging industry. Here is his story.

South Seas Plantation: A Postcard from Captiva Island

A Postcard from Captiva Island: South Seas Plantation

There’s something truly magical about vintage postcards—the way they capture a place and moment in time, freezing it forever on a small rectangle of paper. This postcard from the South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island, Florida, offers a glimpse into a serene tropical getaway that has long been a favorite destination for those seeking relaxation by the sea. A Snapshot of Paradise The front of the...