Covered Bridge

West Cornwall Covered Bridge, built in 1864, is an excellent
example of the Town lattice truss,  with its red-spruce timbers secured by a
pair of treenails at every intersection. This bridge carries Connecticut's Route
128 over the Housatonic River. 

Maine State Bird

Thank you Ashriel for this postcard!

Long Island Sound

Long Island SOund is an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean and various rivers
that lies between the coast of Connecticut River at
Old Saybrook, CT empties into the sound.

Autumn in Acadia

Acadia National Park

Thank you Beverly for this postcard! Looks amazingly beautiful!

Pittsburgh

Moose Kisses

Lena from Maine Nature Photos sent this postcard.

Lake George- Queen of American Lakes

Looking north from the head of the lake showing
the "MV" Mochian preparing to dock.

Thank you Tina for this postcard!

Black Hills

This most unusual formation, a giant rock forming a needle's eye,
is a favorite stopping place for many tourist visiting the Black Hills.

570,000 Gallon Swimming Pool

570,000 gallon wave pool at Wet 'n Wild!

Thank you James for this Post Card!

Saratoga Spa State Park

The beautiful Saratoga Spa encompasses 2000 acres of landscaped grounds,
including golf courses, swimming pools, Performing Art Cents, Hall of Springs,
the Little Theater, Mineral Water Baths, Gideon Putnam Hotel and Avenue of Pines.

This postcards came back with my older sister on her vacation to NY. Thank you B!!

Kid's Park - Wet 'n Wild

Kids love the elaborate Kid's Park featuring a gigantic
bucket that periodically fills with water and splashes into the pool below!

My husband & I enjoyed our 3rd anniversary at Wet 'n Wild.

St Petersburg

Ponce De Leon Hotel
95 Central Ave
St Petersburg, Florida 33701
Tel: 727-550-9300

My older sister B also picked this up on her stay-cation in Florida.

Skinny Dipping....

There are reports  of skinny dipping in secluded Adirondack lakes
and streams in early morn and late evening, but this is the only one
we found in broad daylight!

My wonderful older sister spotted this one on her trip to NY!

Brain Wash

Brain Wash TM - Lose your grip on reality,
but not your grip on the multi-person tube, as you climb the
walls on the six-story extreme tube ride with a 53-foot vertical
drop into the 65-foot domed funnel. IT'S MIND BLOWING!

Orlando Florida

Florida is the perfect vacation hot-spot. Well known for
its long sandy-white beaches, crystal-clear tropical waters,
endless warmth and sunshine, and some of the most
beautiful sunrise and sunsets.

Acadia National Park

The Seawalk to Otter Point, Acadia National Park

Lena brought this postcard back from her visit to Maine.

Mt. Rushmore

Mt. Rushmore
Parade of Flags, finished in 1998

Lyndsey sent this postcard! Thanx friend!

Delicious Tourists

Thank you Cassia for the postcard.

Clinton Square

Clinton Square

Thank you Tina!

Savannah

View of River Street in Savannah as viewed from across the river.

Thank you Katelyn for the postcard!

Bass Harbor

Bass Harbor Head Light, Maine

Beverly sent this postcard from Maine.

Richmond, Vir

Katie brought this card from her visit to Virginia to see her boyfriend who is stationed at Fort Lee.

Connecticut River

The Connecticut River is the largest river in New England.
Flowing south from the Connecticut Lakes in northern New Hampshire,
along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont, through Western
Massachusetts and central Connecticut into Long Island Sound at Old Saybrook.

Thank you Lena for this postcard from your drive through the state!

Bumpah Stickah

This postcard also doubles as a bumper sticker! Thank you to Cassia for bringing this postcard for Sam!

Teotihuacan

Prehispanic city known as "The God's City" , occupied approximately
from 200 B.C. to 750 A.D. site of great importance for all mesoamerica
due to the leyend of the fifth sun, which was created here. 

(Pardon the translation - I copied directly from the postcard)

Thank you Danielle! She brought this postcard back from her trip to Mexico this summer.

Cactus Map of USA

Eye catching design of the U.S.A., done completely in colorful cactus. Each state consists of a different variety of cactus. The map measures 24ft wide by approximately 12ft deep and consists of over 6,000 cacti. This beautiful map may be viewed Monday - Friday from 7a.m. to 5p.m. and on Saturday from 7a.m. to noon.  Apopka, Fl 32703 (305) 886-1833

Florida Plate

Florida, the most popular vacation spot in the U.S.A.,
is the perfect getaway for people of all ages.
It offers everything from sandy-white and crystal-clear waters,
to top class resorts and outstanding scenery.

Jasmin, thank you for buying this postcard.

Bar Harbor Dock

Thank you Ashriel for this postcard.

Ft Lee, Virginia

Aerial View of Fort Lee, Virginia

Fort Lee dates to 1645 when Fort Henry was established along the falls of the Appomattox River. Ravaged in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the area figured prominently in the concluding phases of each war.

Thank you Katelyn for bringing this postcard back with you from your visit!

Pigs in Bar Harbor

Postcard sent from Ashriel.

Lake Buena Vista

Greetings from Lake Buena Vista Central Florida's  favorite playground.

Totem Pole Rock

Totem Pole Rock, Needless Road, Black Hills, South Dakota.
The Needles Road, a difficult road building project, runs from
Highway US 16A to Sylvan Lake. The Totem Pole Rock and
Cathedral Spires are spectacular views from here.

This postcard came from Lyndsey!

Heavy Surf on Ocean Drive

Ashriel sent this postcard from her store in Maine.

Connecticut State Capitol

Overlooking Hartford's 41 -acre Bushnell Memorial Park, the
Connecticut State Capitol first opened for the General Assembly
in January, 1879. It is constructed of New England marble
and granite and crowned by gold leaf dome.

Thank you Lena for bringing this postcard!

Tower Bridge (1894)

The source of this world famous river being Trewsbery Mead,
flowing 346km through Oxford, Windsor, Hampton Court,
Richmond & London. Then into the Thams Estaury and passing
Southend-on-Sea home of the longest pier in the world then flowing
into the North Sea.

Thank you Clark for bring this postcard back with you from the opening of Johnny Cupcakes London! 

Send Postcards!!

Hello,

I wanted to give you a bit of an update. This project is going so well!
My blog has reached almost 3,000 views. :) Thank you viewers!

People from everywhere have been stopping in. It is such a delight for me to read where people are from.

United States, Russia, Canada, India, South Korea, Australia, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, Brazil, Germany, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, UK and so many other places have visited.

I am currently in need of postcards.
I have had a great amount sent from Maine, South Dakota & Florida.

If you live in any part of the world that is not one of the places listed above please send a few blank postcards to:

J Barone
12013 Fountianbrook Blvd
Apt 1202
Oralndo, FL 32825
USA

If in a small note you want to notate your name and a small tidbit about the city or what you like most about the city I will add that into the blog!

If you leave me your email I can let you know the date your card will be posted.

Thank you very much for all of your support for this project!

J

Great Cranberry Island

Great Cranberry Island, accessible by ferry from
both Northeast and Southwest Harbors.

Thank you Lena for sending this postcard!

Disney Love

Clayful Attitude

Clayful Attitude...
...That's how Polymer Clay Artist. Vicky Giardini refers
to her one of a kind, original creations. Vicky is a local
Artist from Dedham, Maine.

Beverly brought this from her trip to Maine.

Sturgis

Sturgis Rally: Held in the Black Hills of SD every
August. Bikers from around the world enjoy motoring
through the scenic hills and taking in the attractions.
Photo-Credit: Chad Coppess

Jordans Restaurant

Jordan's Restaurant
80 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
207-288-3586

Thank you Lena

General Moses Cleaveland

Fouder of the city in Ohio 1796.
Statue located in the center of the Southwest
quadrant of Public Square, at the foot of
Terminal Tower.
(Note the original spelling of the name, Cleaveland)

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe's
250 North Atlantic Ave
Suite 220
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
386-239-0014

My sister Bernadette brought this card after dining at Sloppy Joe's! Thanx Sis! You rock!

Maine Colors

Harbor Colors of Southwest Harbor.

Thank you Beverly for the Postcard!

Jamaica - Jerk Pork

Jerk Pork.
Pound 2 ozs. of freshly roasted pimento berries in mortar. Add 6 stalks of escallion,
4 cinnamon leaves, 2-3 hot peppers, all chopped.
Pound all these ingredients to a paste, combining
1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the paste over 4lbs. of port chops or loin,
rub in the seasonings and leave to marinate for 1/2 hour.
Barbecue the meat over a slow charcoal fire
preferably made from green pimento wood.

Thank you Michael for the postcard!

Finding Nemo

Walt Disney Orlando Florida

Rapid City

East & West Rapid City as seen from Dinosaur Park on Skyline Drive.

Lyndsey sent this card from way up in SOUTH DAKOTA!!!! Thank you!

Spaceship Earth

Changing Communications in Spaceship Earth, a time machine

traces the path of civilization. The spoken word becomes

printed, then is transmitted as man constantly

improves his communications.

Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan Skyline

Amanda picked this postcard up when she passed through New York.

Baltimore

Thank you Janell for bringing this back from your vacation!

Superstition Mountains

Where fortune hunters still seek the famous, " Lost Dutch-man Mine"
with its multi-million dollar horde of pure gold. As seen along
highways 60-70-80 and 89 in Arizona.