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Great Lakes Exposition of 1936 and 1937 -- Postcards
Show moreAirplane view of the Great Lakes Exposition and skyline shows to the extreme right the Stadium, Horticulture Building and Gardens, Marine Theater, and a general view of the Court of Presidents, showing the Hall of Progress and the Automotive Building Preservation note: "6A-H1376" imprinted bottom right corner, front of card Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreThis remarkable airplane view of the Great Lakes Exposition at Cleveland shows the main entrance in the lower foreground, with the Cleveland Public Auditorium on the right. In the background is the Hall of Progress and the Automotive Building, a gigantic panorama of transportation. At the right is the amusement area and the Streets of the World, international village. The Exposition covers 150 acres Preservation note: "137192" imprinted on back Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreAutomotive Building and Fireworks Display, Great lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio BW postcard Preservation note: Black and white, no additional numbers Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreAutomotive Building, Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio BW postcard Preservation notes; Black and white, "Acc.#521" penciled back of card, pen mark back of card on left bottom; small stain and folded corner front of card right upper corner. Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreAutomotive Building of the Great Lakes Exposition presents a gigantic panorama of transportation. The building, 541 feet by 228 feet in size consists of two long buildings. The space between the two buildings forms an interior landscaped exhibition court. Surrounding the structure at the entrances are 32 gigantic pylons 70 feet high, each surmounted by a steel flagpole another 30 feet high, from which are flown gay flags and banners Same printed description used for postcard No. GL110 Hall of Varied Industries Building; Preservation note: "6A-H600" imprinted bottom right corner , front of card Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreThe Bandshell at the Sherwin-Williams Plaza, Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio BW postcard Preservation notes: Black and white, no additional numbers, bottom right corner has small creases Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreBelgian Village "Streets of the World" Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio BW postcard Preservation notes: "Acc#521" penciled on back of card. Ink stains on back right edge. Some emulsion missing, surface damage to front photo. Printing on back bleeds through on left side of front image. Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moredaytime oblique view close-up of portion of Streets of the World with visitors daytime oblique view close-up of portion of Streets of the World with visitors Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreByrd's South Pole Ship, Great Lakes Exposition-Cleveland, O. Preservation notes: "Acc#521" penciled on back of card. Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreHere is one of the many glamorous scenes of electrical wizardry revealed to the thousands visiting the Great Lakes Exposition. This is the brilliant Bridge of the Presidents, with its illuminated eagle-crested pylons, dedicated to the Nation's chief executives who came from the states bordering the Great Lakes. The throngs are surging toward the Marine Theatre, over which a battery of searchlights plays ribbons of Aurora Borealis hues posted to Mr.& Mrs. Stephen Santag of Norwood, Ohio. Preservation note: written in ink pen: "Dear Helena and Steve. We arrived O.K. having a nice time we were at the exposition all afternoon + evening we sure are tired. Love. Mother and Dad. "6A-H1377" imprinted bottom right corner, front of card Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreCourt of Presidents Looking Towards Lake Erie, Cleveland, Ohio Preservation note: has "10" penciled on back of card. Back of card lightly soiled. "6A-H1380" imprinted bottom right corner, front of card. Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreMain Entrance to the Great Lakes Exposition at Cleveland is situated just two blocks from the city's Public Square. The seven central pylons are seventy feet high and are flanked by others on each side, thirty feet high. To the extreme right is Cleveland's Public Auditorium Preservation note: "6A-H1379" imprinted bottom right corner, front of card Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show more[daytime view with Greyhound exposition bus in front of Higbee building; visitors on roadway] fair condition with white scratches on upper half. Preservation note: image partially scraped off in areas. Top of back is stained, dirty . "Acc 787" penciled on back Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreThe Horticultural Building at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland, is one of the finest and most beautiful Exposition attractions. The building is three stories in height, and is designed like the forward deck of an ocean liner with three separate levels of outdoor terraces "137691" is on the back (printed) Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreartist's rendering of view of exposition grounds from Lake Erie showing downtown Cleveland in background Preservation note: "Acc # 521" penciled on back. "137191" imprinted on back Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreartist's rendering from viewpoint of Lake Erie same view and title as No. 11. Preservation notes: "137191" imprinted on back of card. This image has lighter colors than No. 11. Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreHall of Varied Industries of the Great Lakes Exposition presents a gigantic panorama of transportation. The building, 541 feet by 228 feet in size consists of two long buildings. The space between the two buildings forms an interior landscaped exhibition court. Surrounding the structure at the entrances are 32 gigantic pylons 70 feet high, each surmounted by a steel flagpole another 30 feet high, from which are flown gay flags and banners Preservation note: same number and image as other no. 51 but building is labeled "Automotive". Coloring is different than duplicate in some areas. Back bottom left: 137689 Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreAt top, mostly cut off due to error in printing: tear at the entrances are 32 gigantic pylons 70 feet high, each surmounted by a steel flagpole another 30 feet high, from which are flown gay flags and banners. From different card, printed offset in error on bottom: The central theme of The Great Lakes Exposition is depicted in twelve mighty murals by Juan B. Larrinaga, former Hollywood painter and designer. A huge bas-relief map of the Great Lakes area, 50 feet in diameter, is shown in the foreground. The theme will be presented in Lakeside... Back is printed offset, cutting printed description in two parts. Addt'l Preservation Note: top of description on back of card was cut off. On the bottom, the partial description intended for a different postcard was added due to the error in offset which occurred during printing.. "Acc.#521" penciled on back. Same number and image as other no. 51 but building is labeled "Varied Industries Building" and different colors used. Back bottom left: "137689." imprinted Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreHorticultural Building at Night, Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio Preservation note: "Rossen 86-A" penciled on back of card. "7A-H1210" imprinted right bottom corner on front of card. Small brown stain on front right edge of card, light ink marks in back. Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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Show moreThe Horticulture Building at the Great Lakes Exposition is one of the finest and most beautiful Exposition attractions. The building is three stories in height, and is designed like the forward deck of an ocean liner with three separate levels of outdoor terraces. Entrance is at the top deck. Its 201,000 square feet of exhibit space houses transient flower shows and an ever-changing series of special events. Surrounding the building are the finest outdoor gardens of America Preservation note: "Rossen 86-A" penciled on back of card. "6A-H1378" imprinted bottom right corner, front of card Front and back of postcards have been scanned. The front side can be determined by the letter 'a' appended to the filename. Those files with the letters 'ac' have been color corrected.
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