Cumberland Gap National Park

The back of this card says-

Pinnacle Interpretive Shelter, Cumberland Gap National.  The shelter is a hub for historical information and Park trails.  Cumberland Gap National Park, Kentucky-Virginia-Tennessee.

Frozen Niagara in Mammoth Cave

The card reads on the back-

Frozen Niagara, the most massive stalactite formation in Mammoth Cave, is 75 feet high and 50 feet wide.  Steps lead down beside the Falls and into the Drapery Room.

Dead Sea in Mammoth Cave, KY

Spider Helictite, Floyd Collins' Crystal Cave, Horse Cave, KY

The back of this postcards mentions one of the caving legends of Kentucky-

Floyd Collins braved many dangers and labored long and back-breaking hours to make it possible for the public to view such wonders.

Bowling Green Business University, Bowling Green, Kentucky 1934

Postmarked 1934!

Renfro Valley, KY

Sent in 1941 from Renfro Valley!

State and Madison Streets- Chicago

Sent in 1928.

Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain- Grant Park, Chicago

Postmarked 1930, the back of this colorful old card reads-

The World's largest fountain of its type, built of Georgia Marble, a gift to the city by Miss Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother who was a trustee and benefactor of the Art Institute.  At night colored lights play upon the sparkling water as they leap seventy to ninety feet into the air.

Wrigley Buildings and River by Night, Chicago

John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

Another great shot of John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.  It is postmarked 1948, sent from Chicago.  Part of the actual postmark says" Hire The Handicapped It's Good Business."

Art Institute- Chicago

"The present building being finished in 1893, contains valuable collections of sculpture, paintings and objects of art, ranking with the best on the continent.  A great storehouse of treasures."

Herrin Illinois

I know, I have mentioned this town several times in the last few months, but it is really growing on me!

LOTS of strange history.  Just google it.  AND I think it is just a very cozy town these days.....

Here are some photos.....