Post cards highlight U S history across America
Two first day issue postal cards celebrate American heritage the Ellis Island Immigrant Station and the Columbia River Gorge. The Ellis Island card marks the 1892 to 1954 processing era and 120 million immigrants. The Gorge card highlights Vista House and the Columbia River watershed from British Columbia to the Pacific. Deadline dates and ordering details are provided for both cards.
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America
Ells Island
New York
Columbia River
Pacific Northwest
Ellis Island
Immigration Museum
United States
U.S
Morgan Gmf
N.Y
Columbia River Gorge
Russell St
Stevenson
Wash
Postal Service
Zoo Doo and Manure Use Boosts Zoo Sustainability
Zoos convert elephant and rhinoceros manure into compost sold to gardeners at 10 dollars per 15 pound bag. Woodland Park Zoo reports landfill savings and gardeners praise odorless soil enrichment. Zoos endorse composting to cut waste while promoting environmental awareness.
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Zoo Doo
Memphis
Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
Pierce Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Zao Doo
Utica
N.Y
Gabe Silva
San Diego Zoo
Sue Maloney
Rick Pudwell
Memphis Zoo
Pudwell
Bronx Zoo
Wright designed gas station in Cloquet Minnesota landmark
In Cloquet Minnesota Wright designed a 1958 full service Phillips 66 gas station the only one by the architect. Its cantilevered canopy mast-like spire and copper shingles epitomize Broadacre City ideals. Despite fire code hurdles and lounge failures it remains a noted Wright work attracting visitors annually.
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Cloquet
Minn
Frank Lloyd Wright
Daryl McKinney
Ray Lindholm
Wright
Minnesota
Phillips 66
Itill
Moinney
St. Louis River
Broadacre City
Broadacre
Charles Montooth
Taliesin Institute
Spring Green
Wis
America
McKinney
Oakland
Calif
Tribune
Lindholm
Thumbs Up Across Cultures From White House to World
The thumbs up gesture, seen from President Bush at a state dinner to astronauts and Rollie Fingers, is explored as a global sign with varied meanings. Experts note cultural differences, from Nigeria to Iran and Australia, with historical roots in Roman times and modern use in arts and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bush
Air Force One
Far East
The
Times
Rollie Fingers
Baseball Hall of Fame
Detroit Lions
Mike Ailey
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
White House
Gene Stakel
Roger Ebert
Nigeria
Iran
Australia
Roger E. Axtell
Wiley
Axtell
Janesville
Wis
Germany
Japan
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Syd Kronish
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Oregon
Vista House
Crown Point
Robert Gray
Lewis and Clark
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
North America
British Columbia
Rocky Mountains
Washington
U.S. Postal Service
Philatelic Sales Division
Kansas City
Lawrence Stamp Club
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Mass
Pamschmid
Associated Press
Lawrence
Matasela
Gewmr
Sonny
Sonny Wheels
ChevoeiCee
Geen Sega Neksg
S. Lowa
Kansas
Kenton Allen
Guipoananes
Katerina
Czechoslovakia
By Brett Pauly
L.A. Daily News
Arensberg Shoes
Jayhawk Spirit
Massachusetts
Thorn
Blue Heron Foteas & Home Furnishings
Thurs
Sarah's Fabrics Aron
Mansachusetts
Mamedory
Marks Jewelers
Thare
Qi P.m
Copenhagen
Thure
Native Creations
Valley West
Thera
Massachusetts Closad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!