Alan Mays' photos

"Sky-Vue Drive-In Theatre, 3 miles east of Lancaster on Rt. 30. Complimentary Pass. Admit one. Not good on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays. No. 9919. Management reserves all rights. Reason: ________ Signature: ________." The Sky-Vue Drive-In Theatre was located along the Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30) east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before it closed sometime in the late 1960s or early 1970s. The drive-in was relaced by an outlet shopping center, which--after a change or two in ownership--is now the Tanger Outlets Lancaster . (If you ever visit the outlets, you can drop the kiddies off at Dutch Wonderland , a children's amusement park that's located less than a mile away).

"Free guest ticket. Admit one. This ticket will admit ________. Not good on Saturday or Sunday. Coswell Drive-In Theatre, Appomattox." The Coswell Drive-In apparently closed in 1980 or 81, unfortunately, and photos taken in 1997 show a crumbling movie screen and building.

An Egypt photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park. A woman and a man pose on camels for a souvenir photo in front of the Sphinx and Great Pyramid at the Giza Necropolis near Cairo, Egypt. Mouse over the image above for a close-up view of the tourists and the Sphinx behind them. For a similar souvenir photo that may also be from Egypt, see Tourists on Camels . For one with a bicycle instead of camels, see Bicyclist Near the Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Giza Necropolis, Cairo, Egypt .

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Printed on the back of this postcard: "The Broadway Limited, the Aristocrat of the Rails, is America's foremost train. It makes the daily run over the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York and Chicago in 20 hours; Philadelphia and Chicago in 18¼ hours. Direct connections in new Union Station, Chicago, for Pacific Coast and points West." As Wikipedia explains, "The Broadway Limited was a passenger train operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York City and Chicago. It operated from 1912 to 1995." The illustration on this advertising postcard comes from a 1920s painting by Harold Brett entitled Speed and Security . It shows the Broadway Limited traveling over the Rockville Bridge , which crosses the Susquehanna River a few miles north of Harrisburg, Pa.

"Joe DiMaggio's Restaurant, Fishermen's Wharf, San Francisco, California. Famous thruout the world. Vincent DiMaggio. Dominic DiMaggio. Telephone: Ordway 2266 - 205-11 Jefferson St. Cocktails." Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "Joe DiMaggio's Restaurant. Your visit to San Francisco would not be complete without dining and dancing at Joe DiMaggio's restaurant, overlooking the world-famous Fishermen's Wharf, with its picturesque Italian fishermen and their gaily painted fishing craft in full view." Handwritten note on the back: "1940."

Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "The American Miniature Golf Course. Located 11 miles east of Lancaster, Pa., in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch section. 24 long, tricky holes. Open every day and night. Hot and cold refreshments, fountain service. Phone 63718. Leola, Pa."

A man pushes a "Genuine Philadelphia Lawn Mower" through the grass on the lawn of Philadelphia's historic Independence Hall in this early twentieth-century postcard. I suppose that the location proved just how genuinely Philadelphian these lawn mowers really were! "Genuine Philadelphia Lawn Mower. Style 'K' Mower." Printed on the back of this postcard: "Genuine 'Philadelphia' Lawn Mowers, standard of the world. All knives vanadium crucible steel. Style 'K,' 10 inch wheels, 5 blades, 6.5-inch cylinder, single pinion, geared on both sides. List Prices. 14 inch - $20.00. 16 inch - $22.00. 18 inch - $24.00. 20 inch - $26.00." Dealer's ink-stamped address on back: "Sold by Geo. W. Peck, 102-106 State St., Elmira, N.Y."

"For the 'rest' of your life. Chestnut Circle C Lodge, Arnett, Oklahoma, east of city on U.S. 60 and 283. The Best Western Motels. B.W.M." Sign: "Circle C Lodge. Vacancy. Panel Ray Heat. Westwood Furniture. Foam Rubber Mattress. Air Conditioned. AAA. Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "Chestnut Circle C Lodge, on U.S. 60 and 283, Arnett, Oklahoma. Café nearby, 16 units, tile baths, carpeted floors, panel ray vented hear, GE refrigeration, mahogany interior finish. Westwood furniture, foam rubber mattresses, garages, GE electric blankets. T.V. and radio in rooms.

An outdated technology (typewriters, record players, etc.) photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park. A young man wearing a suit and hat stands next to a Edison cylinder phonograph sometime in the 1900s or 1910s. See also a cropped version and a close-up of the Edison phonograph in this real photo postcard:

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"Lewis Motor Court. One mile south of twin tubes on U.S. 41. Chattanooga, Tenn." Sign at the top of the building closest to the road: "Lewis Modern Cabins." Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "Lewis Motor Court. 28 modern cottages, each equipped for comfort and convenience, quiet and only 7 minutes from city center. Telephone 2-9286. K 4893."

"Old South Manor Motor Court & Restaurant on U.S. 17, 4½ mi. S., Savannah, Ga." Signs: "Old South Manor Hotel Tourist Court. Restaurant. AAA." Inset: "Reading lounge and lobby." Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "Old South Manor Motor Court and Restaurant on U.S. 17, 4½ mi. S., Savannah, Ga. Very attractive court on beautiful landscaped grounds. 40 unusually inviting accommodations beautifully furnished....Attractive reading lounge with television for our guests....Well known for a variety of good food, served in atmosphere of southern courtesy at moderate prices."

"Stiles Motel Statesboro, on Routes 301 and 25, 453 S. Main St., Statesboro, Ga." Printed on the back of this linen postcard: "Stop in comfort at Stiles Motel Statesboro, 453 S. Main Street, Statesboro, Ga. (Next to Mrs. Bryant's (AAA) Restaurant). On U.S. 301 and 25. Shortest routes to Florida. Enjoy this delightful motel with its exceptionally pleasing color harmony and comfort; its spacious fireproof accommodations with terrazzo floors, beauty-rest mattresses, tile baths, radiant electric heat, and optional air conditioning. Room TV or radio."

"Guest of Rockefeller Center Guided Tour. Date, Aug. 29, 1942." See also tickets for the Empire State Building and the World Trade Center :

"Empire State Observatories. Souvenir of visit to the most famous building in the world. 2886039."

"World Trade Center Observation Deck, group, adult."