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Postcard showing a stone, brick tower with a clock behind a wrought iron fence, identified as St. Thomas’ Church in Portsmouth, England. Charles C. Myers notes that Portsmouth is a beautiful sea port in southern England.
1911-06
Postcard showing people walking down a broad, tree-lined avenue in a park. A stone building and obelisk visible on the right side. Charles C. Myers notes this is a park in Portsmouth, England. He comments that the citizens gave the American sailors preference over those of other nations who were also visiting.
1911-06
Postcard showing people walking down a broad, chair-lined avenue in an open area with a row of buildings in the background. Charles C. Myers notes that Southsea is a suburb of Portsmouth, England, and is a beautiful beach resort.
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Postcard showing a panoramic view of a park area with a small lake in the foreground and buildings visible in the background. Charles C. Myers identifies it as a view of the park and gardens in Southsea, England.
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Postcard showing the royal carriage in the coronation procession with many people watching on both sides of the street. Buckingham Palace and the Queen Victoria Memorial can be seen in the background. Charles C. Myers notes the procession, heading to Westminster Abbey, occurred the morning of June 22, 1911.
1911
This postcard depicts King George V’s yacht as he visited the international fleet of battleships collected to honor his coronation. Charles C. Myers has drawn an X on the postcard, and indicates that the king was standing approximately under that mark, although he could not discern exactly which person he was during the event. Myers states that his ship, the U.S.S. Delaware, was the only one present from the United States, but was among the most honored.
1911-06-24
The center of this card is taken up by a photograph showing an equestrian statue of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in Cherbourg with several people standing in front of it. This image is surrounded by sprigs of flowers with the caption (in French), “From Cherbourg I send you these Flowers.” Charles C. Myers explains that there is a fine harbor in Cherbourg, and that it is where the U.S. Fleet anchored during their stay near France in December 1910.
1910-12
Postcard showing a panoramic view of several bridges on the Seine River in Paris. According to Charles C. Myers, the photograph was taken from a hot air balloon, which is a popular way to see panoramic views of the city. Myers notes another hot air balloon and the Pont Alexander III in the distance as well as trees and parkways along the river.
1910
Postcard showing the Eiffel Tower with the Seine River in the foreground and the Grande Roue de Paris in the background. Charles C. Myers describes the visitor attractions located on the various platforms in the Eiffel Tower. Because of the height of the structure, Myers believes one can get the best view of the surrounding areas just before sunset. Myers notes admission to the Eiffel Tower is one franc or twenty cents.
1910
Postcard showing an aerial view of the Arc de Triomphe and the surrounding streets, as seen from a hot air balloon. The twelve streets radiate from the arch in a star pattern. Charles C. Myers notes the arch is a notable point of reference for people traveling in the city, especially while using the subway system.
1910
Postcard showing the Boulevard Montmartre in the 9th Arrondissement in Paris, France. Many people are seen traveling on the tree-lined street. Charles C. Myers comments on the fine system of boulevards that radiate outward from the Arc de Triomphe.
1910
Postcard showing the Boulevard des Italiens in Paris, France. Many people are shown traveling on the street using several different modes of transportation. Charles C. Myers notes the street is full of restaurants with outdoor seating and is where many French people go courting or rendezvous when the weather is nice.
1910
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a boulevard and the surrounding buildings from the top of the Arc de Triomphe. Charles C. Myers notes the wideness of the boulevard and the sidewalks.
1910
Postcard showing people, carts, and cars traveling over the Alexandre III Bridge. The Esplanade des Invalides and the Dôme des Invalides are visible in the background. Charles C. Myers notes the dimensions of the bridge and the meaning behind the gilded decorations on the bridge.
1910
Postcard showing the Alexandre III Bridge in Paris, France. Two river boats pass under the bridge as individuals travel on the bridge above. Charles C. Myers notes the photograph, taken on the down stream side of the river, shows the full 352 foot steel arch under the bridge.
1910
Postcard showing the Dôme des Invalides in Paris, France. Charles C. Myers notes the describes the history, structure, and use of the church.
1910
Postcard showing the interior of the chapel next to the Dôme des Invalides in Paris, France. Charles C. Myers comments many of the flags hanging around the chapel, where Napoleon I once worshipped, were captured by Napoleon I and are in varying states of preservation. Myers notes the outline of the cross in the Dôme des Invalides can be seen through the window at the far end of the room.
1910
Postcard showing a cross in front of the window between the Dôme des Invalides and the chapel next door. Charles C. Myers notes the crypt that holds the tomb of Napoleon I is visible at the bottom of the photograph.
1910-12-15
Postcard showing the interior of the Dôme des Invalides, looking over the tomb of Napoleon I. Mosaic floors and marble adorns the room. The cross and the window between the Dôme des Invalides and the chapel next door are located at the far end of the room.
1910
Postcard showing the front of the Palais Garnier, the opera house in Paris, France. Many people can be seen walking and standing in front of the building. Charles C. Myers describes the cost and dimensions of the building and comments on the social impacts of attending the opera.
1910