Pokazywanie postów oznaczonych etykietą 50 states of the USA collection. Pokaż wszystkie posty
Pokazywanie postów oznaczonych etykietą 50 states of the USA collection. Pokaż wszystkie posty

#188 Wilson Peak, USA.


Wilson Peak is a 4,272 m mountain peak in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is located in the Lizard Head Wilderness of the Uncompahgre National Forest, in the southern San Juan Mountains. It is the highest point in San Miguel County.

#184 Soho, USA.


I got this awesome postcard from Ela, from the Netherlands. It has been in her collection for almost 26 years. That's why I'm so grateful for that! :) Thank you!

#183 The University of Virginia, USA.


 The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson. Conceived by 1800 and established in 1819, it is the only university in the United States to be designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, an honor it shares with nearby Monticello. The University is one of the eight original Public Ivies.

#165 Abraham Lincoln Birthplace, USA.


Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the USA was born February 12, 1809 near Hodgenville, Kentucky. At the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace national Historic Site this marble and granite memorial building contains a one-room 19th-century log cabin similiar to the one which Lincoln was born.

#159 Bluebonnets, USA.


The bluebonnet became the Texas state flower in 1901. Part of the legume family, it blooms from March through May.

#157 Mesa Verde National Park, USA.


The Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in North America. The structure built by the Ancient Pueblo Peoples Mesa Verde National Park in their former homeland region. 
Mesa Verde National Park is a US National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was created in 1906 to protect some of the best preserved cliff dwellings in the world.

#155 New York, USA.


Manhattan's East side skyline as seen from the borough of Quenns - New York City.
Thank you for amazing cards Dan! :)

#154 Statue of Liberty, USA.


Statue of Liberty, New York.
The best way to see Statue of Liberty is take a 3 hour boat cruise around Manhattan Island ;)

#153 New York, USA.


Midtown Manhattan Skyline.
And Manhattan Bridge ;)

#152 New York, USA.


Midtown Manhattan skyline at dusk.

#149 Texas, USA.


Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is world famous for its birds, and home to a mix of wildlife only found here.
This's a postcard from my favs :) Thank you Angee!

#147 The Newport Bridge, USA.


Beautiful postcard of Newport Bridge in Newport, Rhode Island.
Thank you Katie! This postcard's perfect! :)

#146 Colorado, USA.


Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876 and was the 38th state. Colorado is known as the 'Centennial State' and the actual meaning of the word Colorado is 'colored red'.

#142 Ashland, USA.


The soft light of the lowering sun casts a lovely hue on this grand hotel. It's overlooking Lake Superior at Ashland, Wisconsin.

#137 Louisiana, USA.


Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the USA. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. 
State Flower: Magnolia
State bird: Pelican 
State motto: Union, Justice and Confidence

#131 New York, USA.


New York - The Empire State. 
Capital: Albany
Motto: Excelsior, Ever Upward
Flower: Rose
Tree: Sugar Maple
11th of the Original 13 States

#109 New York, USA.


An evening view of Manhattan with the Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River. The famous Pier 17 can be seen on the river front.

#098 Kentucky, USA.


Lexington (officially Lexington-Fayette Urban County) is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the USA. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region.
On the postcard we can see Keeneland Race Course. It was built on the old Keene estate. The original deed to the land was signed by Patrick Henry. It now serves as a location of a high quality thoroughbred racing. 

#079 Charleston, USA.


Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Charleston is the oldest city in the U.S state of Suth Carolina and is currently the second largest city in the state.
Charleston is known as The Holy City due to the prominence of churches on the low-rise cityscape, particularly the numerous steeples which dot the city's skyline, and for the fact that it was one of the few cities in the original thirteen colonies to provide religious tolerance, albeit restricted to non-Catholics.

#078 California, USA.


My 50 states of the USA collection's growing really fast! Here's another card, and it's another card from Ernest. Thank you so much! :)