From an original postcard of Miss Blossom E. Stevens, who worked as a postwoman during the First World War at Ashmore Post Office in Dorset, where her uncle was the Postmaster. The photograph was handed down to his great-niece, by whose permission is it reproduced.
And not so slowly, but still...
Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway. The steam train was an original mode of transportation up Pikes Peak, by pushing a passenger car up and then pulling it down. There are 4 stops along the trip where they would get water. The steam train went out of service in 1958, but one is still in working condition today and makes an occasional trip each year.
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Thursday Postcard HuntJuly theme: TRAVEL
- Week 1 - Your Own Country
- Week 2 - A place you'd like to visit (but haven't)
- Week 3 - A place you would not like to visit (for whatever reason)
- Week 4 - Getting around (train, bus, plane, stations, airports)
- Week 5 - Your happy place (beach, mountains, parks, cities, islands...)
Everyone is welcome to share their postcards!
Nice to read the history of the first postcard. The view from the Pikes Peak Railway must be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI like to know the history behind the postcards. That is a nice one :)
DeleteThe first card and story are wonderful. I also like the Barcelona card.
ReplyDeleteMe too, I aso like that street scenes :)
DeleteI like the casualness of the Barcelona card. Great to have the information on the first card rather than just a photog name and date.
ReplyDeleteThe first looks a sturdy bike, a great piece of history. Cog railways are fascinating as indeed is the mind-blowing longevity of bristlecone pines.
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