Postmarked July 1942, Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
Couldn't find out much about Camp Strongheart except that they were a boys camp featured in Life Magazine in 1956...and that they owned a nice 1940 Ford Woody!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Bekins Van and Storage - 1911
Bekins Van Lines was founded in 1891 in Sioux City , Iowa Omaha , Neb. , and then Los
Angeles .
In its heyday the Bekins Co. owned more than 100 storage
buildings in 14 states. In an attempt to streamline its operations in the face
of stiff competition, Bekins began selling off its real estate in the early
1980s. By 1983, when purchased by Minstar Inc. of Minneapolis , Minn.
Auditorium - Largest Concrete Building in the World - Los Angeles, California
After doing a little research I discovered that the building was just known as the "Auditorium" until the Los Angeles Philharmonic moved there in the early 1920's. As it pertained to buildings, the title of "World's Largest" or "World's Tallest" was a moving target through the early part of the century. In typical Los Angeles style, there is a parking lot now in the Auditoriums former location.
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If you're interested in the history of concrete, and who isn't? 👀 You can go here:
Dining in Manhattan (circa1948)
A couple of linen postcards touting their establishments (and owner's faces) in NYC.
On the back:
"Your visit to New York is not complete until you dine at the beautiful Toffenetti Restaurant.
Dempsey's was located on Broadway between 49th and 50th Streets.
On the back:
"May I Play Host and Say "Hello" To You in My Restaurant Where Food and Friendliness are Knockouts".