Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers from Greenwich, Sydney
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Suspension Bridge, North Sydney, N. S. W.
Gorge Pacsanjan River, Manila, P. I.
Postcard showing a river running through tropical vegetation. Individuals in a boat visible in the foreground. Charles C. Myers notes that the river runs through high cliffs covered in ferns.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “and another scene the same river (the Suricao River).”
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Happy Isles, Yosemite Valley, California
This postcard shows Yosemite Valley’s Happy Isles, situated in the rapidly flowing Merced River. The white water of the river seems to be rushing by the trees situated on the banks and, in some situations, in the edge of the river.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “First we see the waters of the Merced River flowing among the Happy Isles where the many natural springs come bubbling up to replenish the [sic] stream.”
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Nevada Falls, Yosemite Valley
This postcard shows Yosemite Valley’s Nevada Falls, where a river rushes off a cliff dissolving into a large plume of spray before landing in the valley below. Pine trees stand int he foreground, as well as on the top of the cliff.
The image of the falls appears to have been glued onto the front of a different postcard.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Next we pass the Nevada Falls where the great volumn [sic] of water comes down 600 ft in a compound curve and with a roar that can be heard many miles.”
Vernal Falls (350 Feet), Yosemite valley, California
This postcard shows Yosemite Valley’s Vernal Falls, where water drops 350 feet off a cliff to the ground below. The river rushes through rocks at the bottom, and is churned up into a mass of white water.
The image appears to have been glued onto a different postcard.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Vernal falls is near by and is a thing of glorious beauty in the dark canyon where the water comes 350 ft in one perpendicular jump.”
Vernal Falls, Yosemite Valley
This postcard shows Yosemite Valley’s Vernal Falls, where water drops 350 feet off a cliff to the ground below. The river rushes through rocks at the bottom, and is churned up into a mass of white water.
The image appears to have been glued onto a different postcard.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Vernal falls is near by and is a thing of glorious beauty in the dark canyon where the water comes 350 ft in one perpendicular jump.”
General View Yosemite Valley
This postcard shows a view of Yosemite Valley, with towering, rocky outcroppings standing above the valley floor. A river runs through the valley, with many trees nearby.
The image appears to have been glued onto a different postcard.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myer’s own words, “This is a general view of the Valley as seen from the river bank as it runs between Cathedral Spires and the Three Brothers.”
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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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.”
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Surigao River, P. I.
Postcard showing a canoe on the banks of a river with several individuals in the water. Charles C. Myers regards the Surigao River as one of the many beautiful places in the Philippines.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Suricao River and valley with its tropical vegitation [sic] is one of the many beautiful places among the Philipines [sic].”
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London Bridge
Postcard showing a stone bridge spanning a river with horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians. A barge is visible on the river, and buildings are in the background. Charles C. Myers identifies it as the reconstructed London Bridge across the Thames River. It carries a large amount of London’s traffic.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the noted London Bridge and until 1769 this was the only bridge across the Thames River at London and it is still the most noted structure across the river. The real London bridge was several times destroyed by the raging river and as many times remodeled. The structure as it now stands was completed in 1831 at a cost of 3 1/2 million dollars. The bridge is 928 ft long and 63 ft wide. It is said the daily patronage of the bridge is about 22,000 vehicles and 110,000 persons on foot.”
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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.”
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River Scene, Ceylon
This postcard shows a view of one of Ceylon’s rivers. The water is relatively calm. Some people stand on double canoes near the left bank of the river, while other people stand on the shore of the right bank. Both shores are lined with tall trees, and mountains can be seen rising in the background.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Along the river thru [sic] Ceylon.”
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Baño del Ingenio Soledad, Guantánamo
This postcard shows a view near the Soledad Sugar Mill at Guantanamo, Cuba. The river int he foreground is lined with dense foliage on either side.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A visit to southern Cuba is one of interest for a short while but a prolonged visit would not be desirable. it is in a way a very beautiful tropical vicinity and a visit to the large sugar mills is one of interest as there you see the largest sugar mills in the world. This tropical view is near Guantanamo in southeastern Cuba. the winters are delightful climate but the summers are very hot.”
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Túnel del Acueducto, Guantánamo
This postcard shows a group of people clustered around a cave mouth by the side of a river. The high cliff walls of the area are covered in heavy vegetation.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another scene of the tropical vegitation [sic] in the vicinity of Guantanamo.”
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Cafetal Olimpo, Guantánamo
This postcard shows a party of people paddling in a boat down a river in Guantánamo province, Cuba. The banks of the river are lined with trees and vegetation.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “On the Olimpo River near Guantanamo.”
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Wanganui River, New Zealand
Postcard featuring a drawing by Benoni White and a lithograph by A. D. Willis of the Wanganui River in New Zealand. The artwork shows several people navigating canoes on the river in the foreground and a mountain in the background.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here are several pictures that are taken from paintings, however I do not believe that they exaggerate the real beauty of the vicinity. This one represents a scene on the Wan-gan-ui River.”
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Hump-back bridge at Lam Cheng, Amoy Interior
Postcard showing five individuals walking across a stone bridge near Amoy (Xiamen), China. Mountains visible in background with a river in the foreground. Charles C. Myers notes that there are many such beautiful valleys in the area.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “There are some very beautiful valleys among the mountains of south China.”
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Rio Aconcagua
Postcard showing a view of the Rio Aconcagua within a mountain range in Chile.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another view in the same vicinity, snow capped peak in the distant.”