Description
This vintage postcard depicts a charming view of Main Street in Ames, Iowa, featuring the College Theater and classic parked cars. The back reveals a handwritten message detailing a trip from Chicago to Iowa City, via Ames, in the 1940s. A glimpse into family travel plans, this postcard offers a nostalgic window into the past.
Front Text (cleaned):
Iowa
Ames
Hedy Lamarr & "Dishonoree Lasy"
No Dennis on feet St. John Lader
Disney Cartoon Specialty
Hotel
Main Street Ames, Iowa
Hoversten
Back Text (cleaned):
Mon. 3:00 for Ruth.
Dear Father,
We reached Iowa City at 3:30 this afternoon. Left Chicago at 6:30 this a.m., their time (CST) and got to Ames at 9:30. Now 3:00. We will start back to I.C. Be home Wednesday night.
Love, Eleanor
