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Case Cutlery Works, Bradford, Pa.

(On Back - Americhrome - Leipzig  Berlin   New York; pub. by J. W. Johnson, Bradford, Pa.)

Bird's Eye View of Franklin, Pa.  Showing Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.

Court House and Band Stand, Franklin, Pa

P. B. and L. E. Depot, Grove City, Pa.

(Harry H. Hamm, Erie, Pa.)

Entrance to Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Scene Near Oil City, Pa.

Trinity M. E Church, Oil City, Venango County, PA

Street Scene in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, located on the Allegheny Highway (U.S. 62) of junction of State Routes 36 and 66.  Tionesta, county seat of Forest County, is situated along the Allegheny River, which forms the western boundary of the Allegheny National Forest.  The river as well as several mountain streams offer the sportsman ideal fishing.

You'll Always be the same to me.

To: Mrs. W. A. Cann Route 2 - Box 142? Oil City, Pa.

Arrived here OK.  There is work at hand.  Be Good.  Your Affect, Will

Looking Towards Uniontown, Pa. From Point Lookout On Famous Uniontown Hill

Mr. W. W. Blum, Star Route, Cranberry, Pa.

Postmarked from Blaine WVA on Aug ? 1937

I hope you getting along O.K. yet.  A black cat crossed our path in Butler but we are still going.  You have better go over to Gram's & help her with the cellar drain.  Tell Rita & Al & the rest "Hello."  I'll try to write a letter tomorrow night.  Be a good boy.  Love, Hazel

Scenes Along the Lake to Sea Highway, Franklin and Oil City, PA. to Tyrone, PA.

Lake to Sea Highway Bridge across Piney Dam and Clarion River

Lake To Sea Highway

Approaching Franklin

Approaching Oil City

Allegheny River From Lake to Sea Highway Near Oil City and Franklin

The Long Stretch Between Franklin and Clarion

Bridge Across Clarion River, Clarion

The Piney Dam and Spillway, Clarion

Scene Between Clarion and Brookville

Scene Between Brookville and Reynoldsville

Approaching Reynoldsville

A Cool Stretch Between Du Bois and Clearfield

Scene Near Curwensville

Susquehanna River Between Curwensville and Clearfield

Scene Between Clearfield and Philipsburg

Highest Point on the Highway, 2,000 Ft. Elevation Near Osceola Mills

Scene Between Philipsburg and Tyrone

Scene Near Tyrone

Map Inside Back Cover

Back Cover

Beauty Scene near Butler, Pa.

Bird's Eye View of Butler, Butler, Pa.

To:  Mrs. Clara Carson, Oil City, Pa

Route 2 Box 123 R. F. D.

Dear Clara,  We will be up Tuesday on noon train  will send stuff by freight to Oil City  you can be at Depot when we get there.  if you can get me to take goods Tuesday then I could go right home   if you have to go up to Tionesta then I could settle things while you're there    Mother

Postmarked April 5, 1912

{This would have been written by Margaret E. Daughenbaugh Tenbus who died in 1915, wife of Bernard Tenbus}

Carnegie Library and Tech Schools, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Dear Grandma,  We're having a swell time here.  We have been to three parks, the zoo, and museum.  The lower right of this building is the museum.  Love,  Bud

To:  Mrs. W. A. Cann, Cranberry, Penna.;  Postmarked 24 July 1936 - Carnegie, Pa.

"Esso" Midway Station, Howard Johnson's Food

The Midway is an elaborate two-story building, which provides many modern innovations.  Nestled in the beautiful hills of Bedford County, this deluxe service station offers relaxation, comfort and the finest cuisine service.  Whether means are served in the colonial dining room or on tables appropriately decorating the flagstone terrace.  The management of all restaurants is under the direction of the well known caterer - Howard Johnson.

"Join us at Johnson's"

The Pennsylvania Turnpike

Postmarked Oct 8, 1941

Bedford, PA

To:  Mrs. W. A. Cann,  Star Route,  Cranberry, Pa.

Dear Grandma,   I'm OK so far.  I had to stop and have my radiator fixed.  I'll write from D.C. Love, Budd

 

Meadville Library;  Meadville, PA

Postmarked Oil City, Pa - Sept 19, 1939

To:  William Horatio Blum,  Cranberry, Penna

Dear Bud,  Thought I would drop you a card.  What the heck is the matter with you that you haven't dropped in to see me?  If you are in Oil City Sat or Sunday stop.  It is pretty hard working but I am getting used to it.  Remember stop if you are in town.  Bud.

Eastern Portal of Blue Mountain Tunnel on Pennsylvania's Turnpike

Postmarked Mar 19, 1941

To:  Mrs. Hazel D. Blum,  1201 Talbert St., S. E.,  Washington, D. C.

Dear Mom,  Arrived here O.K. except for being caught in a snowdrift for about 2 hrs.  Everybody O.K.  Bud's grandma is awfuly sick.  Love, Budd

Part 1 & 2 of a Panoramic Postcard - Photo by Simpson L. Brown;  Panoramic View - Allegheny River and Oil City, Pa.

Part 2 & 3 of a Panoramic Postcard - Published by A. J. Ormston;  Panoramic View - Allegheny River and Oil City, Pa.

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