Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Wednesday Post


Greetings from Illinois!
Even if you're already there.

The ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM located at Spring and Edwards Streets in Springfield, Illinois, houses outstanding exhibits in Natural Science, Anthropology (including Illinois Indians), and ART.  This modern two million dollar air-conditioned, fireproof museum was opened February 4, 1963



Chicago Natural History Museum
formerly Field Museum of Natural History

STANLEY FIELD HALL
The great central hall of Chicago Natural History Museum is 299 feet long, 68 field wide, and 75 feet high.  The hall was named by the Board of Trustees in honor of Stanley Field, President of the Museum since 1909.



Will write more later.

2 - Cont'd from last post card
You can spread the news.  We plan to keep him always.  Moving to Chariton, Iowa, officially the week of Sept 15.  Moved out of Ashland.  Furniture temporarily stored at 222 E. Sheridan, Peterburg, Ill, c/o Rev L Briney.  Write us there or at: Box 538, Fayette, Mo, c/o Jensen's next week only.  We're taking a vacation.  Will be back in Petersburg about 9/10.  Love, Virginia & Carl & "Little Carl"


NORTHERN CHALET
Libertyville, Ill.
On Rte. 21, South of Intersection Rts. 21, 63, 137
German Specialities
Prime Ribs, Steaks, Seafood
Lunch and Dinner.  Fine Cocktails
362-8208



THE PANTRY
718 GARDEN STREET -- PARK RIDGE, ILL.



The Lime House
Authentic reproduction of 18th century English country pub.... featuring 16 brands of imported ales, stouts, and beers... pewter mugs... collector's-item antiques... exceptional service.

CHICAGO'S
HOTEL KNICKERBOCKER
WALTON, JUST EAST OF MICHIGAN -- AT THE SIGN OF THE LION




Dear Mrs. Jones, We are in Chicago.  I tried to call you.  But could not find your telephone number.  As soon as you get the card you call me please.  Room 418.  Minnie Goululry[??]

3 comments:

Dug said...

The architect of the Illinois State Museum wins the Infinite Bad Architecture Tournament. But I'm sure it's nice on the inside. Or at least air conditioned.

mrs.5000 said...

We used to go to the Field Museum a lot when I was a kid, so I was alarmed to read on the postcard they were calling it something else. I looked it up and, no worries, they changed the name in 1943 but changed it back to the Field Museum in 1966. I think we can all live with that.

But speaking of names, what's up with "little Carl"? Are they talking about a new baby or a puppy? "We plan to keep him always" sounds oddly provisional to my ear.

Michael5000 said...

My guess is that Little Carl is a pool boy.