Julie Barrett is a freelance writer and photographer based in Plano, TX.

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More Postcards!
I have a massive update to the Postcards area, starting with this one:


Lots of work went into this. And yes, there probably are typos. You can report 'em to me via the webmaster link.
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1/22/2023 5:57:07 PM
The Last of the Stereograms
The last of the sterograms, with various views and humorous photos, like this view of what some thought would happen if women got the vote.

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5/12/2020 12:52:06 PM
More Stereograms
This batch features views of Europe and the Holy Land.

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5/12/2020 11:26:35 AM
More Stereograms
A brand new section, American Views, featuring scenery, disasters, buildings, etc.

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5/10/2020 5:48:12 PM
Take a Peek at the 1904 World's Fair
Among all the photos my cousin sent me last year was a hand-held stereopticon viewer and a stack of cards. These had belonged to our grandmother. Little by little, I'll get it all scanned in. 

The first batch is from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 


Paul Revere House

My Dearest Abigail,

By now you have word of the Battle Of Logan Airport. Truthfully told, it was more of a skirmish. We picked the redcoats off one by one as they emerged from the passenger concourse, after which we retired to the airport bar for drinks. I fear all battles will not be that brief. Our only injury was when the fife player tripped on the baggage caro...
7/9/2019 3:47:56 PM
Another Nostalgia Section Update!
Post Cards from Maryland and the Washington, D. C. area.


We lived there for a bit when I was younger. I'm glad we had the opportunity to visit Washington.

You'll find links to these cards on the travel page.

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2/22/2019 3:20:47 PM
New Stuff in Nostalgia!


These items are from a cache of greeting cards that my Grandmother exchanged with friends around 1900. I handled these with care so you don't have to.

Enjoy!
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2/21/2019 4:31:20 PM
New in Nostalgia
I'm going through old family files and the like for a few weeks. Today I ran across a couple of postcards of Downtown Dallas featuring Reunion Tower:

ReunionTower001.jpg

ReunionTower002.jpg

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10/4/2018 11:11:58 AM
Updated Nostalgia Section
I've been hard at work on some web site updates. The first major update is in the Nostalgia section. From here on out I'll try to post updates to the journal so they make the feed.

Here we have downtown Arlington, Texas, circa 1961. 

DowntownArlington01.jpg

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More Postcards!
1/22/2023 5:57:07 PM

The Last of the Stereograms
5/12/2020 12:52:06 PM

More Stereograms
5/12/2020 11:26:35 AM

More Stereograms
5/10/2020 5:48:12 PM

Take a Peek at the 1904 World's Fair
5/8/2020 1:15:42 PM

Paul Revere House
7/9/2019 3:47:56 PM

Another Nostalgia Section Update!
2/22/2019 3:20:47 PM

New Stuff in Nostalgia!
2/21/2019 4:31:20 PM

New in Nostalgia
10/4/2018 11:11:58 AM

Updated Nostalgia Section
12/7/2017 6:21:47 PM

The Typewriting Maid
6/9/2011 4:49:37 PM

Appetizers in orbit!
7/22/2008 11:03:38 AM

Introducing a new Disturbing Food Mascot!
7/21/2008 4:03:57 PM

Le Car Hot, Le 50 Years Too Soon
7/21/2008 1:02:18 PM

Is that a rocket....
7/20/2008 5:19:47 PM

It's hot . Have a beer - the healthful refresher!
7/9/2008 4:23:42 PM

Check out this old magazine cover
7/9/2008 4:20:46 PM

Learn the ways of the frozen foods...
6/21/2008 9:15:10 PM

This is the Last Time We Let Uncle Bob Plan Little Billy's Party
4/29/2008 1:51:03 PM

How 'bout a recipe book cover?
11/20/2007 11:45:18 PM

This is why I'm a packrat
10/18/2007 1:22:01 PM

I believe they used to make cookies
8/27/2007 9:21:09 AM

Uh...
8/25/2007 3:44:37 PM

Got that scanner hummin'!
5/15/2007 6:33:25 PM

An interesting find.
5/14/2007 4:18:00 PM

It's interactivity time!
4/19/2007 9:19:09 PM

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12/21/2006 7:47:47 PM

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