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Circular Quay, Sydney, N.S.W.

Circular Quay, Sydney, N.S.W.

Colorized postcard of Circular Quay in Sydney. There are several boats and ships docked and traveling in the quay, with several buildings surrounding the water in the foreground and background.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

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Panorama D’Alger

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.”

In the Philippines. Water boat in Iloilo

In the Philippines. Water boat in Iloilo

Postcard showing an individual in a canoe carrying barrels on a river in Iloilo, Philippines. Charles C. Myers notes that the water in some of the area’s streams is undrinkable, and therefore, water is brought in from long distances to supply the local villages.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In some parts of the island the water is very bad and drinking water sometimes has to be brought from a long way. This is a little raft going down the river with several barrels of water for some distant village.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Tower Bridge (shut)–London

Tower Bridge (shut)–London

Postcard showing a large bridge across a river with several types of boats in the water. Charles C. Myers identifies it as the Tower Bridge in London, England, which was closed at the time.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Tower Bridge gets its name from being situated near London Tower and also having two large towers as part of the structure. This picture shows the bridge with the gate closed.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar panorama from the old mole head

Gibraltar panorama from the old mole head

A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline, and a body of water on both sides, as seen from a pier. Boats visible in the water.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is about the same view only at closer range. The many great guns of this fort are placed in many excavations near the top of the rock and command the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea only about 15 miles away.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Manly Wharf, Sydney, N S. W.

Manly Wharf, Sydney, N S. W.

A postcard showing a waterfront with various types of boats in the water and buildings visible in the background. Charles C. Myers notes it is the city of Manley, Australia, near Sydney, Australia.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “After going into the harbor you pass Manly. This shows the city in the distant [sic] and the wharf and landing places for the ferry boats coming from Sydney.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Vista desde la bahia

Vista desde la bahia

Postcard showing rowboats in a waterfront with buildings visible along the right side. Charles C. Myers notes that it was taken in Valparaiso, Chile.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “It is also the leading fruit market of the coast and the first thing you will see when coming to ancho in the bay, is many small boats coming toward the ship and all loaded with all kinds of fruit of excellent quality. The grapes, peaches, pears, apples, melons are all very apetizing (sic) and are sold very cheap.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection