I remember picking up postcards on my adventures for souvenirs. In fact I have a shoebox full of postcards from places like Rapid City, Washington D.C., various places in Spain, and any zoo or tourist attraction that I visited as a child. None of mine have any writing either.
So curiosity strikes this genealogist again. What significance did the places on these postcards have for Grandma Leola?
The first postcard place is Susanville, California:
"Looking east on Main St." Susanville, Calif. J.H. Eastman #B-359-BGrandma Leola and her family lived in the Bell Gardens, California area during the 1940s. Bell Gardens is about 570 miles from Susanville, roughly a 10 hour drive.
What significance might Susanville, California have in Leola's life?
Interesting. I know where Susanville is, but haven't been there. My great-grandparents lived in Bell Gardens in the 1940's too.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they were on vacation or just traveling through Susanville. I've been there but don't remember it. Beautiful picture.
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If your looking for a place to donate the old postcard, the Lassen Historical Society is always looking for donations.
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75 North Weatherlow St., Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3292
Susanville is on one of the major routes to Reno, maybe they were passing through and had a stop. I've seen this sight in the 60's and 70's since Susanville is my home town. My parents and grandparents lived there. I've never seen this picture before, nice! Thanks.
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