New York. Statue of Liberty
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Creation Date
1910-09-28
Creator(s)
Unknown; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
Language
English
Your TR Source
Unknown; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
Panorama D’Alger
Postcard showing a panoramic view of Algiers, Algeria, as seen from the waterfront. Numerous buildings visible in the background and many boats at the dock in the foreground. Charles C. Myers comments on the variety of ethnic groups living in the city. He notes that nice scenery surrounds the city, which is “really a French city.”
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Algiers is a city of about 100 thousand population, capital of Algeria which country belongs to the French. The city is mostly French but many nations are well represented there. It is a very nice place to visit and we found quite a few people who spoke English so we enjoyed our visit very much. The city is beautifully located on the southern shores of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and at the foot of the mountain range. This is a panorama view of part of the city as seen from the breakwater. We enjoyed an automobile ride about the city and when the guide took us to the top of the mountain back of the city we was much surprised to see such a beautiful picture. To the south as far as the eye could reach lay the great desert, to the West and the northwest lay the mountains covered with a beautiful green blanket of tropical vegitation [sic], down below us lay the beautiful white city while to the north and east lay the beautiful deep blue waters of the Mediterranean as if in a sweet dream of peace.
Most all of the buildings of the city are of stone or cement, the roof as well as the walls, so from a distance as up on the high mountains the city looks as the great White City of Palestine.”
Alger-Boulevard de la Republique
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that most of the buildings are made from white stone, which makes for a beautiful view when framed against the blue Mediterranean Sea.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a closer view of part of the city, showing one of the principal boulevards of the city. They also have an excellent electric car system.”
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Alger-Le Boulevard Pasteur et la Douane
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a row of buildings on a slope in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that the city is a good place to get many goods, especially silks, at a discount.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A closer view of some of the buildings, showing that the architecture is of modern times and some parts of the city are beautiful.”
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Alger-Place du Gouvernement
Postcard showing a panoramic view of an open city plaza surrounded by buildings. Charles C. Myers notes that it is the ball ground and athletic area of Algiers, Algeria.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the open places or game grounds for all kinds of games and amusement also showing the steep hillside that the hill is built on.”
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Alger-Rue Michelet-LL
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that this street is one of the principal business streets.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the well improved streets of the city.”
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Alger-Le Theatre et la place Bresson-LL
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that the first building on the right is the city’s leading theater and directly faces a little park.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the most attractive spots in the city. On the right you see the Municipal Theater Bldg and across the St from here is the”
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Alger-Jardin d’Essai-Yuccas et Palmiers-LL
Postcard showing a tree-lined walkway in a park. Charles C. Myers comments that the tropical vegetation of Algiers, Algeria, make it a beautiful summer resort.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “beautiful city park filled with tropical vegitation [sic]–plants and trees of all kinds.”
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Algerie-Paysage et types
Postcard showing a group of Arab individuals with camels. Charles C. Myers notes that the individuals are bringing a load of goods for the markets.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A group of Bedouns [sic] as they are coming from across the desert into the city. Much of the fruit is brought from across the desert and from the manu oasis in the desert where a fine quality of fruit is found.”
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Paris-Le Pantheon, le Tombeau de Victor Hugo
Postcard showing author Victor Hugo’s tombstone with decorations on the top. Charles C. Myers notes that the tomb is in the crypt of the Pantheon in Paris, France.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “the tomb of the great French Poet, Victor Hugo.”
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Peintures Murales du Pantheon-Sainte Genevieve en priere, par Puvis de Chavannes
Postcard showing a painting depicting a woman holding a baby standing next to a man looking on a young girl kneeling in front of a cross. Sheep graze in the background among trees. Charles C. Myers identifies it as a painting of the life of Saint Genevieve, one of the patron saints of Paris, France. The painting hangs in the Pantheon.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” This is a painting from the life of St. Genevieve that is hanging on the wall in the west wing of the Pantheon. These paintings are supposed to represent scenes in her life and the time she come [sic] to Paris to live after the death of her parents about 450. At that time she was a mere child yet she distinguished herself by her benevolence to all. She is said to have perdicyed [sic] an invasion of Paris and when Atilla with his army were threatening the city she persuaded the people to stay and her prophesy was true, that the attact [sic] would amount to but little.”
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Peintures Murales du Pantheon-Sainte Genevieve marquee du sceau divin; par Puvis de Chavannes
Postcard showing a painting of a young girl surrounded by a group of people with a religious leader placing his hand on her head. Charles C. Myers identifies it as a painting of the life of Saint Genevieve, one of the patron saints of Paris, France. The painting hangs in the Pantheon.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” This is a painting from the life of St. Genevieve that is hanging on the wall in the west wing of the Pantheon. These paintings are supposed to represent scenes in her life and the time she come [sic] to Paris to live after the death of her parents about 450. At that time she was a mere child yet she distinguished herself by her benevolence to all. She is said to have perdicyed [sic] an invasion of Paris and when Atilla with his army were threatening the city she persuaded the people to stay and her prophesy was true, that the attact [sic] would amount to but little.”
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Paris- La Madeleine
Postcard showing a large neoclassical building, Madeline Church, in Paris, France. Horse-drawn vehicles visible in the foreground on the broad avenue. Charles C. Myers notes that the church is worth visiting and comments that it has no windows.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Madaline Church of Paris is not to be overlooked when visiting historic places. This building is 354 ft long, 141 ft wide and 100 ft high and surrounded as you see by massive corinthian [sic] columns. This church was begun by Napoleon in 1806 but not finished till 1842. Napoleon had intended it for a “temple of glory” but Louis 18th carried out his own idea of making a church building of it with monuments to Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette. The big bronz [sic] doors are 34 ft high and 16 ft wide and are adorned with illustrations of all ten commandments. This church is noted for having the finest choir music of any church in Paris. This building–like the Bank of England, has no windows or doors except the main entrance, being wholly lighted and ventilated from within.”
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Paris (VIII)-La Madeleine
This postcard depicts the Madeline, or Church of St. Mary Magdalen, in Paris. This large church is built in the image of a roman temple, with colonnades on all sides, and surmounted by a large relief. The church is surrounded by a fence, and is located in the midst of many trees. The buildings of Paris can be seen in the background.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Madaline Church of Paris is not to be overlooked when visiting historic places. This building is 354 ft long, 141 ft wide and 100 ft high and surrounded as you see by massive corinthian [sic] columns. This church was begun by Napoleon in 1806 but not finished till 1842. Napoleon had intended it for a “temple of glory” but Louis 18th carried out his own idea of making a church building of it with monuments to Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette. The big bronz [sic] doors are 34 ft high and 16 ft wide and are adorned with illustrations of all ten commandments. This church is noted for having the finest choir music of any church in Paris. This building–like the Bank of England, has no windows or doors except the main entrance, being wholly lighted and ventilated from within.”
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Paris- L’Hotel-de-Ville
Postcard showing a large building in the background with a bridge spanning a river in the foreground. A river barge passes under the bridge. Charles C. Myers notes that the building is the Hotel de Ville, one of the leading hotels in Paris, France. It is also home to the city’s municipal government.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the noted Hotel de Ville and one of the leading hotels of Paris and also the headquarters of the Municipal Government of the city. The main hall of this hotel, and the one in which public meetings are held 41 ft wide and 164 ft long, including two galleries.”
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Paris- Place de la Concorde
Postcard showing the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. A building visible in the background with a stone obelisk visible to the left and a statue to the right. Charles C. Myers notes that thousands of people were executed here by guillotine during the French Revolution. He discusses the obelisk and how Napoleon Bonaparte brought it from Egypt.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Place de la Concorde is one of the most beautifully arranged squares in the city and is situated in the fashionable part of the city. During the French Revolution this was an ill kept place and here was placed the guillotine by which over 2800 persons were beheaded in 1792. This obelisque [sic] that you see on the left is in the center of the square and is the one that once stood in front of the gateway, added by Ramses 2nd in 14th century B. C., to the great temple at Luxor in upper Egypt. It is a single piece of red granite 76 ft high and weighs 240 tons, similar in shape but much larger that [sic] Cleopatra’s needle in London. The hieroglyphics on the sides are the narrative of the deeds of Ramses 2nd.
It was one of Napoleons [sic] favorite deeds to accomplish what others said was impossible, when he brought this piece of stone over from Egypt early in the 18th century, but it was not erected in the present place till 1836. The building in the distant [sic] is the Famous Louvre Art Gallery which is the finest exclusive art gallery in the world.”
Paris- Le Moulin Rouge
Postcard showing a street view of a windmill building with a sign “Moulin Rouge.” Charles C. Myers notes that Moulin Rouge or, the Old Red Mill, is one of many dance halls in Paris, France, where “the worst type of humanity are to be seen.”
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Moulin Rouge is one of the principal streets in Paris for amusement places of all kinds. The Old Red Mill is one of the leading Dance Halls and beer gardens and gambling dens of the city and it is quite well to never go near these places if you have any money on your person.”
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Palais de Versailles-Facade principale
Postcard showing people in front of the gates of the Palace of Versailles. Charles C. Myers discusses the history of the palace’s creation.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Versailles is a village about 15 miles from Paris and may be considered a suburb of the city proper. It is said to be one of the most beautiful locations in all France. For the reason of this beautiful locality and quiet place, Louis 14th spent much of his time in this delightful summer resort and away from the busy city. After 1682 this gorgeous retreat became the permanent headquarters of the Monarch and his Court and soon quite a busy city had spring up in the immediate vicinity and from this palatial headquarters was directed the political and military affairs of the nation. Now it soon become [sic] evident that more room was necessary for the King and his court, then the King began to draw plans and erect a mighty mansion which cost when completed, about nine billion dollars and threw the nation deeply in debt.
The magnificence of these series of buildings and gardens cannot well be described in words. The gardens covers over a thousand acres of ground and have many artificial lakes and canals and flowing fountains and profusely decorated by marble statuary throughout the gardens. The King employed over 100 sculptors for five years working on these many statues to be placed in the gardens. There was also an open air theatre maintained for the amusement of the king and his court.
Palais de Versailles-La Statue de Louis XIV et la Cour de Marbre
Postcard showing an equestrian statue of King Louis XIV in the courtyard of the Palace of Versailles. Charles C. Myers discusses the history of the palace’s creation.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a closer view showing the statue of Louis 15th. A little to the left, not shown in this picture is the small chapel or church. The interior of the chapel was finished by the finest artists of the day and it is indeed the most beautifully finished place of the kind that it has ever been our pleasure to visit. We will see the interior view later.”
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Palais de Versailles-La Chapelle
Postcard showing two buildings with a statue next to them. Charles C. Myers identifies one of the buildings as the chapel at the Palace of Versailles, where the French royal family and friends attended church services.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a closer view showing the statue of Louis 15th. A little to the left, not shown in this picture is the small chapel or church. The interior of the chapel was finished by the finest artists of the day and it is indeed the most beautifully finished place of the kind that it has ever been our pleasure to visit. We will see the interior view later.”