While we’re stuck in the middle of what the weather-people are calling a “polar vortex,” let’s take a look at a nice, warm-looking scene (c. 1904), shall we?
I doubt Daytona, Florida, looks like this anymore!
January 6, 2014
January 1, 2014
The folks pictured in this postcard (postmarked in December 1918) were no doubt especially happy, as World War I had just ended …
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Wishing all of you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
The CAA office is still closed (and we’re still on vacation) through the end of this week, so I’ll be back to regular blog posting on Monday …
December 23, 2013
I have several days off from work, so I’m going to extend that vacation to the blog as well and take a bit of a break from posting here.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! … and here’s a postcard from 1911 …
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December 20, 2013
at the train station
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For today’s study of early roads, here’s a c. 1890s photo of Boston’s North Terminal train station.
This view features a wide variety of, mostly commercial, vehicles … including a “billboard” on wheels. Enjoy!
December 19, 2013
Since we’re stuck in the middle of winter, here’s a photo of beach-goers and vacationers at Atlantic City, c. 1901.
It looks hot there, which may be just what we need in the middle of chilly December …
The Slower Road 