Vintage American Postcards

Classic postcards capturing bustling streets, diners, and leisure scenes from mid-20th century America. Nostalgic vibes with colorful illustrations and lively characters.

Clicquot Club, 15 North Illinois Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking east on Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Plaza Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Traveltown Hotel Court & Restaurant , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center and pier entrance, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Piers & wharves, Sports & recreation facilities, Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Clicquot Club, 15 North Illinois Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk scene at Steel Pier, Atlantic City , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beach Club, Watch Hill, R.I. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Blane's Restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rand's Round Up, 3550 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk and beach front hotels at night, Cape May, N. J. , Boardwalks, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center, Mission Beach, San Diego, Calif. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

General boardwalk view south from Plymouth Place, Ocean City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View of roof garden, Ideal Beach Resort -- Shafer Lake, Ind. , Restaurants, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sea Bay Park, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Broadway, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View of roof garden, Ideal Beach Resort -- Shafer Lake, Ind. , Restaurants, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Kingston Hotel , Hotels, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Goldenrod Motor Lodge , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Morrill's Corner, Portland, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night scene, Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N. J. , Piers & wharves, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

General view boardwalk from casino, at night, Asbury Park, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View from beach, showing Chelsea, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland at night, Wildwood, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palms Motor Court , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida, 'the sunshine city' , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dining terrace, back of club house, Monmouth Park Race Track, Oceanport, N. J. , Restaurants, Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Palms Grill, dine with the stars under the stars , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paramount Pete's, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Jamaica, B.W.I. The swimming pool, Myrtle Bank Hotel , Swimming pools, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Betty's Restaurant, 1440 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tony & Luigi's , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ott's Drive In , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Rainbow Pier. ca. 1940, Long Beach, California, USA, L-4-A Daily Scene on the Pike, Long Beach, California Near the entrance of the famous Rainbow Pier, is the popular Amusement and Concession center, known as 'The Pike,' where crowds congregate daily to enjoy the many interesting and amusing attractions.

Ship-A-Hoy Restaurant, Atlanta, Georgia , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland, from ferris wheel, Wildwood, N. J. , Amusement parks, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean pier and boardwalk, Wildwood, N. J. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New Parrot, Outer Washington St., Watertown, N. Y. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Wildwoods by the Sea , Beaches, Boardwalks, Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

In Colonial Beach it's Monte Carlo for amusements and the Surf Room for dancing and cocktails , Nightclubs, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Berkeley Carteret Hotel swimming pool, Asbury Park, New Jersey , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Original George's Bar, West Palm Beach, Florida , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Puts rainbow to shame , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Junior's Restaurant... 24 South Tennessee Avenue... Atlantic City, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hialeah Dinner and Supper Club, 1917 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Annual California Spring Garden Show, Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, Calif. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Seaside Heights, N.J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golf course and boardwalk, Asbury Park, N. J. , Boardwalks, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hemming Park by moonlight, Jacksonville, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking west on Flagler Street, Miami, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center at night, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pavilion of Fun, Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, N. Y. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

O Sole Mio Restaurant, 238 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The George Washington Hotel. Sidewalk Café, 23rd St. & Lexington Ave., New York , Hotels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hollywood Hotel swimming pool, West End, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fish pond, Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, N. J. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night view of ocean pier, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk scene, Carolina Beach, N. C. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The 'fairway' to the fair. Fairway Yacht Club, 450 East 52nd St., New York City, phone Plaza 3-9393 , Boats, Organizations' facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Folly's Pier at Folly Beach, S. C. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Atlantic Beach Amusement Center at night, Atlantic Beach, R.I. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Sahara, Palm Springs, Calif. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Christy's, Birmingham, Ala. Most famous restaurant , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fremont Street. ca. 1943, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Looking East on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada

Boardwalk at convention hall, Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at convention hall, Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Commercial Street, looking west, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The famous green benches at St. Petersburg, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Stanley Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, 1230 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, N.J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The famous green benches at St. Petersburg, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Old Orchard Street, showing Roller Coaster and Cyclone, Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Cities & towns, Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ben Burke's Restaurant - fine foods , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking west on Flagler Street, Miami, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland from ferris wheel, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N.J. , Amusement parks, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aquarium at Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Seaside Heights, N.J. , Piers & wharves, Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Big Rock Beach Cafe, Malibu, Calif. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Holiday Motel, U. S. 11 By-Pass, Athens, Tennessee , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk and beach, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Amsterdam, N. Y. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The famous green benches at St. Petersburg, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Capt. Starn's Sea Food Restaurant and Bar, Atlantic City, N. J. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Risher's Restaurant, finest food served -- anywhere , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Old Orchard Street at night, Old Orchard Beach, Me. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Commuter's Café , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street at night, Ocean Drive Beach, S. C. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Loffler Brothers Oyster House in beautiful Coral Gables, Fla. 280 Alhambra Circle , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

600 Bar & Café, Miles City, Montana , Bars, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Typical crowd at 'Derby Lane,' home of St. Petersburg Kennel Club, world's oldest greyhound track, St. Petersburg, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Finley's Cafeteria, 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement center at night, Seaside Heights, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Feltmans, Coney Island , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Casey's Triple 'AAA' Restaurant, world's most famous tourist stop , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Jamaica, B.W.I. Swimming pool and golf links, Constant Spring , Swimming pools, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Amusement Center at night, is a very busy spot at Revere Beach, Mass. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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