One of my goals is to visit all 50 states in the union. To say that I’ve “visited” means I’ve stayed at least overnight—and it can’t be in an airport. So far, I’ve visited 27 states. I’ve never been to Connecticut but the postcards I have to share with you today are effective advertisements. It’s a state I’m looking forward to visiting someday!
This fun collection of photos is from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
First, meet Mr. Frank H. DeMars. He was a photographer and the owner of an art store in Winsted, Connecticut. And DeMars was funny!
DeMars, who was born in 1872, made many beautiful images, but I want to share a certain subset with you. These are the postcards DeMars created from his glass plates, with a few amusing comments.
There are a lot of tanks in Bristol but this is the only water tank | 2015.87.125
I Am Waiting, Waiting, Waiting, For A Sewer System In Winsted, CT | 2015.87.2844
You Get Great Feeds At Windsor, CT. | 2015.87.4343
We Are Keeping A Place For You At Windsor, Connecticut | 2015.87.1800
When you come to Bristol we will take you through Cuss Gutter | 2015.87.127
They Sure Get Your Goat At Winsted, Connecticut | 2015.87.2841
We Are Stopping In The Country Near Norfolk, Conn. | 2015.87.4340
Your Friends Are Looking For You At Norfolk, Conn. | 2015.87.4353
Oh You! Greetings From Lakewood, N.J. | 2015.87.4342
How Can I Get Away? | 2015.87.4360
I Can’t Leave Norfolk, Because There’s A Washout On The Line | 2015.87.1196
I Had A Warm Reception At Winsted, Conn. | 2015.87.4371
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