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Wonderful mixed group of 7 vintage Niagara Falls postcards plus a vintage Louis’ Restaurant advertising/souvenir envelope, spanning approximately the early 1900s through the mid-20th century.An appealing assortment showing the Falls in several eras, including dramatic early views of Niagara frozen in winter, linen-era views, and colorful mid-century chrome postcards.Included:* “Niagara in Winter, Ice Mountain” — early postcard showing the spectacular frozen Falls and ice formations. Divided back; publisher information along lower edge.
* Early Niagara Falls illuminated/night view — dramatic close-up view of the Falls with observation area in foreground. Back marked M. Spittalny and Son, Buffalo, New York and “Genuine Natural Color Made by Dexter Press, Inc., West Nyack, N.Y.”
* “American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Walk to Cave of the Winds in Foreground, Niagara Falls, N.Y.” — colorful linen-era card, No. 134, photo credited to Fred Kna.
* “Rock of Ages, Niagara Falls” — early color postcard showing the dramatic rock and waterfall view. Postally used with handwriting and stamp.
* Oakes Garden / Rainbow Bridge area — color chrome postcard showing the landscaped gardens and tower. Back identifies Oakes Gardens and the Carillon Tower; published by The Harris Litho. Co. Limited, Toronto, Canada, Made in U.S.A.
* American Falls with Rainbow Bridge in background — mid-century Natural Color Card from Kodachrome, card C1833, published by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago.
* Niagara Falls from Canadian side — mid-century Natural Color Card from Kodachrome, card C1894, published by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, showing the American Falls with Niagara Falls, New York in the background.
* Louis’ Restaurant advertising/souvenir envelope — “A Famous Place to Dine,” Louis’ Restaurant, 103–105–107 Falls Street, Niagara Falls, New York, advertising “Good Food Since 1912” and air conditioning. A fun piece of Niagara Falls restaurant and tourism ephemera.Several cards are postally used with period handwriting, stamps and cancellations; others are unused.Condition: Mixed vintage condition. Most cards show typical age-related corner/edge wear, light surface wear, toning and/or minor soiling. The early cards show somewhat more age and handling wear. The American/Bridal Veil Falls card has substantial paper loss and surface damage to the reverse, apparently from having been previously mounted or adhered. Louis’ Restaurant envelope has age toning, light spotting/soiling and handling wear. The later chrome cards are generally cleaner and brighter.Please examine photographs closely for exact condition; photos show the actual items included.A nice instant collection for the Niagara Falls, New York, Canadian tourism, waterfall, Curt Teich, roadside Americana, restaurant advertising or vintage travel ephemera collector.♻️ Vintage is always a good idea.
