Baltimore's Washington Monument, Mt. Vernon Square, Baltimore, MD

Looking at two more Baltimore Washington Monument postcards. The 1st is part of the Ullman's "Gold Border" Series, (View# 3054). It also featured glitter embossing along some of the building outlines. Nice close-up of the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, built in 1870-1872.



Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher: The Ullman Manufacturing Co., New York Printed in: US




The 2nd card views the monument from the other side and was postmarked August 28, but I don't see the year. There was a divorcee named Bessie Darling who was murdered in 1933 at her hotel in Western Maryland. This card is addressed to "Miss", whereas Darling was her married name, but I've been wondering if it could be the same woman years before her misfortune.

Dear Miss Bessie are having a nice time. Jane.

Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher: MNC - Metropolitan News Company, (Boston & Germany) Printed in: Germany



Recipient and Address: Miss Bessie Darling, Hamilton, Balto. Md.
Postmark(s): Hamiltion Sta., Balto., MD Aug 28
Cancelled Commemorative Series - Founding of Jamestown - Capt. John Smith - Penny Stamp

She had tea with the President's Wife!

Beautiful Real Photo Postcard looking toward Baltimore's Washington Monument. But what's really exciting to me in this card is the text on the back! This traveling woman shook hands with President Roosevelt and had tea with Eleanor Roosevelt!

Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons' Photographic Post Card Series 1017 "BALTIMORE"
Art Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen
Printed in: London?

Was "to" cool at Niagara Falls, so I took a flying trip to Baltimore. Went over to Washington and shook hands with the Pres. I wasn't in the receiving line but I had tea with the President's wife. After sending so many cards to you I think you should send a letter to me. Miriam

Recipient and Address: Mr. Fillsmon Loux, 329 Erie Ave., Quakertown, PA
Postmark(s): Mailed from Allentown, PA June 14, 1938
Cancelled Chicago Century of Progress penny stamp.

Munsey Building and Battle Monument

Completed in 1911, the Munsey Building was named after the publisher Frank Munsey, and served as the offices for the Baltimore News.This newspaper eventually became the Baltimore News-American when purchased by William Randolph Hearst. Currently, the building is used for luxury condos and features a M&T Bank in the lower level.

Also see the Battle Monument commemorating the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. The figure is a woman that represents the City of Baltimore and wears a crown of victory.

Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Publisher: I.&M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, MD