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- Percy Jones General Hospital Postcard, Sent Home from Fort Custer Military Training Base, August 12, 1944 - In August 1942, the United States Army purchased the former main building of John Harvey Kellogg's Battle Creek, Michigan, sanitarium. It was remodeled and rededicated as Percy Jones Army Hospital. By the end of World War II, the hospital and its associated facilities were the Army's largest medical installation. Reactivated during the Korean War, Percy Jones closed permanently in 1954.
- August 12, 1944
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Percy Jones General Hospital Postcard, Sent Home from Fort Custer Military Training Base, August 12, 1944
In August 1942, the United States Army purchased the former main building of John Harvey Kellogg's Battle Creek, Michigan, sanitarium. It was remodeled and rededicated as Percy Jones Army Hospital. By the end of World War II, the hospital and its associated facilities were the Army's largest medical installation. Reactivated during the Korean War, Percy Jones closed permanently in 1954.
- "Aeroplane View, Michigan Central Terminal, Detroit, Michigan," circa 1915 - In 1913, the Michigan Central Railroad moved its Detroit operations to a new facility on the city's west side. The $2.5 million complex included a grand Beaux-Arts station, inspired by ancient Roman baths, and an adjoining 18-story office tower. Following World War II, the station's fortunes declined in tandem with those of the passenger train. It hosted its last train in 1988.
- circa 1915
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"Aeroplane View, Michigan Central Terminal, Detroit, Michigan," circa 1915
In 1913, the Michigan Central Railroad moved its Detroit operations to a new facility on the city's west side. The $2.5 million complex included a grand Beaux-Arts station, inspired by ancient Roman baths, and an adjoining 18-story office tower. Following World War II, the station's fortunes declined in tandem with those of the passenger train. It hosted its last train in 1988.
- "Colossal Cave near Tucson, Arizona," 1948 -
- October 29, 1948
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"Colossal Cave near Tucson, Arizona," 1948
- "Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Mass.," Postmarked August 28, 1957 -
- circa 1957
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"Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Mass.," Postmarked August 28, 1957
- Bel-Aire Diner, Peabody, Massachusetts, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
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Bel-Aire Diner, Peabody, Massachusetts, circa 1960
- Bel-Aire Diner, Peabody, Massachusetts, circa 1956 - From the late 1930s into the 1950s, diners became a familiar sight along roadsides, especially in the eastern United States. The Bel-Aire Diner of Peabody, Massachusetts, opened in 1952, and was purchased new by Peter and Bill Kallas. The Kallas family operated it until it closed in the late 1990s. The building was demolished in 2012.
- circa 1956
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Bel-Aire Diner, Peabody, Massachusetts, circa 1956
From the late 1930s into the 1950s, diners became a familiar sight along roadsides, especially in the eastern United States. The Bel-Aire Diner of Peabody, Massachusetts, opened in 1952, and was purchased new by Peter and Bill Kallas. The Kallas family operated it until it closed in the late 1990s. The building was demolished in 2012.
- Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D. C., 1950-1960 -
- 1950-1960
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Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D. C., 1950-1960
- "Dreamland Motel," Sylvania, Georgia, 1960 - A motel postcard was usually a free souvenir for guests, but it also served as advertisement for the owner. This postcard shows the Dreamland Motel and its amenities -- a pool and restaurant. A patron sent this postcard to friends in Dearborn, Michigan. Perhaps these friends -- the motel owner hoped -- would stop and stay when they passed through on their way to Florida.
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
"Dreamland Motel," Sylvania, Georgia, 1960
A motel postcard was usually a free souvenir for guests, but it also served as advertisement for the owner. This postcard shows the Dreamland Motel and its amenities -- a pool and restaurant. A patron sent this postcard to friends in Dearborn, Michigan. Perhaps these friends -- the motel owner hoped -- would stop and stay when they passed through on their way to Florida.