At the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), a recent exhibition featured the work of over 20 international artists to illustrate how images have been created and sent out to the world from the 1880s to the present day. Here are a few snaps I took that I'd like to share from the "snap+share: … Continue reading Mail Art Exhibition at SFMOMA
Tag: picture postcards
Wednesday Postcard: Alcatraz Island
Bonjour! This week's carte postale features Alcatraz Island, which is located in the San Francisco Bay! - Alcatraz is the Spanish word for pelican - This small island was once a fort and a military prison - From 1934 to 1963, "The Rock" was a maximum security federal penitentiary For more information: Alcatraz Island - … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Alcatraz Island
Wednesday Postcard: Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris
Bonjour! This week's carte postale features the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris. A big Thank You to Carolyn of Hawkfeather Stories who found this vintage postcard in a little thrift shop and sent it to me. When construction began in the late 19th century, this basilica broke tradition. While other basilicas being built at the time … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris
Wednesday Postcard: Marseille, France
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. Located in the South of France, Marseille is the second largest city in France after Paris. One of the things it's known for is bouillabaisse, a Provençal seafood stew. The postcard depicts La Canebière (or La Cannebière), the main street that runs about 1 … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Marseille, France
Wednesday Postcard: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Bonjour! This week's carte postale is one I picked up during my visit to Paris: Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral that was built in the French Gothic style during the years 1163 - 1345. With over 13 million visitors each year, Notre-Dame is the most visited monument in Paris. Notre-Dame suffered major … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Wednesday Postcard: Saint Martin
Bonjour! This week's carte postale was sent to me by one of my friends during her visit to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin: St. Martin is an island nation divided between France and The Netherlands. The French side is on the north while the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, is on the southern half. On … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Saint Martin
Wednesday Postcard: Carcassonne, France
Bonjour! I got this week's carte postale from an online shop. Carcassonne is located in the south of France about 80 km/ 50 miles east of Toulouse in the Occitanie region. It's known for its medieval fortress, which was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Carcassonne, France
Wednesday Postcard: Rennes, France
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from an online shop. Year is unknown, but this postcard was sent to its recipient on this day (March 27)Rennes is the capital of the Brittany (Bretagne) region in northwest France. For more information: France Today - Explore the City of Rennes Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Rennes, France
Wednesday Postcard: Versailles, France
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from a local used-book shop. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: Palace of Versailles If you enjoyed this postcard, you may be interested in reading my post about how I got lost then found myself at Versailles.
Wednesday Postcard: Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
Bonjour! This week’s carte postale was sent to me by my cousin who visited Tunisia in North Africa: Known for its blue and white buildings, the city of Sidi Bou Said is located on a hill about 20 km/12.4 miles northeast of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
Wednesday Postcard: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Bonjour! I bought this week’s carte postale from a shop at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) during a brief layover: Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: Mardi Gras New Orleans New Orleans If you enjoyed this postcard, you may be interested in reading my post about beignets.
Wednesday Postcard: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
Bonjour! This week’s carte postale was sent to me by a relative who visited this medieval town near Nice on the French Riviera: I received this postcard in 2010. In 2011, the name of the city was changed to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: Provence Web - Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Wednesday Postcard: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from a local used-book shop. Someone sent "Doty" this postcard from the World Fair, or International and Universal Exposition, that was held in Montréal, Québec, Canada from April 27 to October 29, 1967. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt! For more information: Expo 67 - the World … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Wednesday Postcard: Ajaccio, Corsica
Bonjour! This week’s carte postale was sent to me by a relative who visited the city of Ajaccio on the western part of Corsica (la Corse), the French island in the Mediterranean Sea: Emperor of France and military leader, Napoléon Bonaparte, was born here on August 15, 1769. Until the next Wednesday Postcard, à bientôt!
Wednesday Postcard: Lille, Maine, USA
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from a local used-book shop. I had heard of cities in France and Belgium named Lille, but I didn't know there was one in the state of Maine in the United States! There are fewer than 500 people who reside in this town by the St. John River, … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Lille, Maine, USA
Wednesday Postcard: Toulouse, France
Bonjour! This week’s carte postale is one I picked up during my visit to Toulouse in southwest France 🇫🇷: This is a view of the Garonne River and La ville rose (the Pink City). Shown here are two bridges: Pont Saint-Pierre (foreground) and Pont Neuf. On the bottom right are Les Abattoirs (modern art museum) … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Toulouse, France
Wish You Were Here: A Postcard Every Wednesday
On the occasion of my blog’s first anniversary, I’m excited to announce a new series
