NA RR March 2015 - Rip Van Winkle

The legend of Rip Van Winkle painted by James Lewicki for the LIFE series of American Folklore.

Thank you, Olga! 

March 2015 NA RR - Elvis photo

This card from Heidi is a gem!  Her mother snapped this picture of Elvis back in Elvis' army days in Germany.  Heidi had the photo made into postcards and I am honoured to now own one.  Love it!!! Thanks, Heidi!! 

March 2015 NA RR - Claude Moore Colonial Farm

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run demonstrates the life of a poor farm family in Northern Virginia prior to the Revolutionary War.  Tobacco is the main cash crop of the era.  It is harvested in August and placed in this tobacco house to cure.

March 2015 NA RR - Atlantic City poster

Fun vintage travel poster from Teia.  Thank you! 

March 2015 NA RR - Bingham Copper Mine

More copper has been produced at Bingham Copper Mine in Utah han any other mine in history - nearly 16 million tonnes!  The mine is just 25 miles from downtown Salt Lake City.  If all the roads in the open pit mine were stretched out, they would equal 500 miles of roadway.

March 2015 NA RR - Hotel Ponce de Leon

Originally built in 1888 by Henry Flagler in a Spanish style with gorgeous Tiffany stained glass windows.  In 1968 the hotel was converted into a four year liberal arts college - Flagler College.

Thank you, Lana! 

March 2015 NA RR - Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse

The oldest wooden school house in the USA is in St. Augustine, Florida.  It's exact age is unknown but it dates back to at least 1716 according to tax records.  Great choice of postcard Victoria! Thank you! 

March 2015 NA RR - Keep Calm and Smell Roses

Such a gorgeous postcard.  The only thing that would make it better were if it were scratch n sniff.  :)

March 2015 NA RR - Dickinson Growers

Another fun postcard from the Dickinson Historical Society.

March 2015 NA RR - I've Been to Graceland

Fantastic card from Rocky!  Love it!  This card actually has a printing date on it (something I wish more postcards had) of 1993. Somehow it feels older than that though.

March 2015 NA RR - American Sign Museum

Now this looks like a place I have to visit!!  Located in Cincinnati, Ohio this is a neon trip down memory lane.

March 2015 NA RR - New York Barn

Beautiful fall farm scene from Alicia.  Love it!  Thank you!

March 2015 NA RR - Humble Beginnings

The log cabin has been an American symbol of humble origins since the early 19th century.  Ohio's first settlers lived in a modest cabin such as this.

March 2015 NA RR - Barn Door and Window

Thanks to Julie for this great image!  Hard to tell if it is a shed or a barn but either way I think it is fab! 

March 2015 NA RR - Enjoy Oneself

When I received a card similar to this from Carmen last summer I suspected it was part of a series.  Now she has send me this cute card .... and confirmed my suspicions about it being a series.  Thank you Carmen! 

March 2015 NA RR - Purple Beach Flowers

A very pretty postcard from Melissa of beach flowers in the sand dunes.  Taken at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas.  Thank you!

March 2015 NA RR - Holiday Inn, Quebec City

Look at all the happy people at the swimming pool!  Located in the heart of downtown Quebec City, close to business and shopping areas, adjacent to the unique St. Roche enclosed shopping mall, 250 luxurious rooms, 17 storeys with a dining room, cocktail lounge, entertainment lounge, indoor pool and saunas! 

March 2015 NA RR - Lafayatte Holiday Inn

The lovely Holiday Inn of Lafayette, LA.   This postcard is interesting to me because of the aerial view at the top.  I'm not sure why that should appeal to the road-weary traveller.   Thanks, Jason! 

March 2015 NA RR - Tennessee Scenic Beauty

Thanks to Robin for this gorgeous postcard showcasing some of the beauty that is Tennessee.

March 2015 NA RR - Venice Beach

Venice Beach, I heart thee.  Thanks to Gloria for this awesome card!