Half Dome in Spring - The granite landmark of Half Dome, rising to an elevation of 8,842 feet, a most striking feature and is a well-known symbol of Yosemite National Park. A spectacular view in spring, it rises 4,800 feet above the valley floor.
From a friend
Postmarked: Buffalo, New York; March 2025
Postmarked: Colorado; June 2025
Presidents Gerald Ford (08/09/74 - 01/20/77); Richard Nixon (01/20/69 - 08/09/74); George Bush (01/20/89 - 01/20/93); Ronald Reagan (01/20/81 - 01/20/89); and Jimmy Carter (01/20/77 - 01/20/81).
Photo taken Nov. 4, 1991 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California
SAN DIEGO de ALCALA
This Mission, the first of the chain of 21 missions, was founded July 16th, 1769, by the Franciscan Fathers, under the leadership of Fr. Junipero Serra.
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Postmarked: Saint Paul, Minnesota; July 2019
On the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, a spectacular view of the rugged shoreline and the sparkling blue Pacific dominated by the dazzling spring colors of the famous Blanket of ice-plant.
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Postmarked: Portland, Oregon; July 2024
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Postmarked: Atlanta, Georgia; July 2024
SAN FRANCISCO
Its past history of being a federal penitentiary for notorious gangsters, racketeers, and other bad guys in general, creates a great popularity among Bay Area Visitors. Previously closed to the public since 1848, Alcatraz, now as a National Park, offers trips to their island and tours of existing facilities.
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Postmarked: Oklahoma; September 2022
From a friend
A beautiful rainbow rises above the Golden Gate Bridge
From my dad: February 2004
Two of the most popular contributions to the quaint charm of one of the world's most "loved" cities, the clanging cable cars and the colorful flower stands of the street vendors. Together they brighten the Golden Gate City's streets.
Postmarked: Delhi, New York; September 2025
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Postmarked: Richmond, Virginia; June 2024
BY GRAF
From my aunt: San Juan, Puerto Rico; November 2005
This aerial view shows the Golden Gate Bridge connecting Main County on the left to the city.
From my dad
San Francisco, California
From my dad: March 1999
San Francisco
From my dad: June 2000
Marin County and Sausalito in the foreground with San Francisco in the distance.
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Postmarked: California; August 2024
From my dad: October 1995
SAN DIEGO
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Postmarked: San Bernadino, California; May 2024
Greetings from San Diego, a city on the Border, on the road to progressive growth, and on the cutting edge of just about everything.
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Postmarked: San Diego, California; September 2024
LOS ANGELES
From my dad: February 2001
From my dad: January 2000
From my dad: June 2008
From my dad: December 2005
Echo Park and Lake in the foreground with Los Angeles skyline in the background.
From my dad: October 2002
A stroll down the Santa Monica Pier is a great way to end your day, enjoying the sunset. In the summer months the Pier offers a free concert series.
From my dad: June 2008