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Great Lakes Exposition of 1936 and 1937 -- Postcards
Show more[Daytime view most likely from roof of Stadium with Horticultural Building in foreground] Dated 1937, but labeled "Marine Theatre" and photo appears NOT to be of Billy Rose's Aquacade. Preservation note: Front of card: Stains on top right corner obscuring areas of the image. Crease on bottom right corner. "Acc #521" 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 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 Exhibition Hall Preservation note: "Acc.# 521" penciled on back. "137832" imprinted 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 moreNight Illumination Showing Hall of Progress, Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio Preservation note: "6A-H1382" 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"Around the World with Warshaw's" One of a series of views--if it interests you--it has served its purpose. Advertising card for local cleaners, Warshaw's Inc. Posted and addressed to Mrs. Lapham 637 East St Dedham, Mass. Preservation Notes: Has wavy postmark stamp lines front and back. Typed text reads" Fur trimmed coats cleanse beautifully too! "Grade A Cleansing" cleans the fur, the cloth and the lining as well. It brightens the colors and brings back that soft, rich appearance to furs. May we renew your coat before the real cold weather? For "free pick-up and delivery" call Bluehills 8000. Warshaw's Inc. P.S. Plain coats (without fur) priced 75 c." 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[night view] BW postcard Preservation note: Black and white, "Acc787" penciled on back of card. Large water stain on back left 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 moreOhio Building at Night, Great Lakes exposition, Cleveland, Ohio Preservation note: "Rossen 86-A" penciled on back of card. "7A-H1791" imprinted right bottom corner on 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[front view of Ohio Building with words "Ohio Welcomes You" on top; image of Governor Martin L. Davey superimposed in circle on top left of image) Ohio Great Lakes Exposition Commission. Gov. Martin L. Davey, Chairman M.Ray Allison, Acting Chairman Harris Creech Wayne E. Miller Thomas K. Maher Director Wm.C. Shmidt Managing Director Julius B. Cohn Assistant Director Advertising card for local cleaners, Warshaw's Inc. Posted and addressed to Mrs. Lapham 637 East St Dedham, Mass. Preservation Notes: Has wavy postmark stamp lines front and back. Typed text reads" Fur trimmed coats cleanse beautifully too! "Grade A Cleansing" cleans the fur, the cloth and the lining as well. It brightens the colors and brings back that soft, rich appearance to furs. May we renew your coat before the real cold weather? For "free pick-up and delivery" call Bluehills 8000. Warshaw's Inc. P.S. Plain coats (without fur) priced 75 c." 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[front view of Ohio Building with words "Ohio Welcomes You" on top; with image in circle of Governor Martin L. Davey superimposed on top left of image;) Ohio Great Lakes Exposition Commission 1936-1937 Gov. Martin L. Davey, Chairman M.Ray Allison, Acting Chairman Harris Creech Thomas K. Maher Wm. C. Schmidt, Managing Director duotone blue and red; one of few postcards carrying dates of exposition in 1937. Preservation note: Dirt very heavy on front and back of card. Penciled on back of card "P83-15" 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 ground level view downtown Cleveland on St. Clair Preservation note: Acc # 521" 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 moreRadioland, Great Lakes exhibition, Cleveland, Ohio Preservation note: Stains on left edge on front and on right edge on the back. "Rossen 86-A" penciled on back of card. "7A-H1792" imprinted right bottom corner on 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 moredaytime view of visitors in front of Ripley's attraction; ships at dock along left side; Goodyear Blimp in flight in background Preservation note: no acc. No. 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 moreoblique view of visitors along village street 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"Tops among famous American exhibits" in general appeal, practical arrangement, splendor of illuminating effects and enduring benefits…is the unanimous verdict of experts who have been closely associated with its forerunners. Compact, yet of great magnitude, with no fatiguing stretches between exhibits...situated in the heart of Cleveland's business and shopping center, quickly accessible from its great hotels, railroad and bus terminals, street railways, steamship docks and vast parking areas...affords an unrivaled opportunity for enjoyment Collage of artist's pastel renderings of various attractions. Preservation Note: "Acc.#521" penciled on back. "137831" 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 moreSinging Fountains at Night, Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio Addressed and posted to Mrs. McKinley Gaitley, Buffalo, NY Preservation note: Ink cursive, message:"We are up here for a few days. Lou??? X Aunty" P89-87 penciled on back of card. "7A-H1211" imprinted right bottom corner on 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 moreaerial photograph of Cleveland Stadium showing parking lots surrounding it on three sides Preservation note: thin vertical stain on left verso. "Acc.#521" 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 moreSouvenir of Standard Oil Company (Ohio) Exhibit at 1937 Great Lakes Exposition; View of entrance to SOHIO exhibit, Varied Industries Building, Great Lakes Exposition. A convenient place to meet your friends and an exhibit no Exposition visitor will want to miss. Preservation note: penciled on back of card "Acc.#521". "c Standard Oil Company (vertical center, back of card) Small brown stain bottom left, back of card. Small "nick" in bottom left edge of card (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 moreSouvenir of the Standard Oil Company (Ohio) Exhibit; Great Lakes Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio / P.S. Tune in "Stars Over the Great Lakes," Sohio's great radio show…every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 P.M., over WTAM; also WLW at 10:30 P.M. Wednesdays. Addressed and posted to Mrs. Pearl Warford, St. Louis, MO. Preservation note; Penciled text on back reads "Dear Mother I lost my job so I am leaving Cleve today, you can write me in NY. Paul G? New York City NY" "Cleveland Ohio" written in ink on left edge (back of card.) "Rossen 86-A" penciled on back of card. Small brown stain on top left corner of card. Red "Received" stamp obscures written message 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 moreAerial photo of village with midway in foreground Preservation note: Different printing tone than duplicate. Does not have acc. No. 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 moredaytime aerial view showing entrance and streets, with visitors Preservation note: large water stain on back top of card. "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 Great Lakes Exposition at Cleveland features as its main attraction an International Village know as "Streets of the World!" This project occupies 7 1/2 acres and contains more than 100 structures. The entrance is built along the lines of a quaint European Castle, and inside is found the transplanted life, color, gay activities of about two-score nationality groups from Continental Countries, the Orient, and the Tropics. Each nationality occupies its own individual village Preservation note: "137194" imprinted on back. Card was removed from album using water vapor in order to scan the back. The entire back of the card is very discolored by brown glue stains
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