This was my first postcard from the Islamic Republic of Iran. It shows the modern city center of Tehran – Valiasr Square. According to Wikipedia Valiasr Street is the longest street in Middle East. It is tree-lined and divides the
The Cathedral in Cochabamba
Night view of the Cathedral in Cochabamba, Bolivia. You can see the bell tower and the front aisle. The original text on this postcard is in Spanish: Vista nocturna de la catedral de la ciudad de Cochabamba. So observa la
Eastern Oregon – Farewell Bend
The Snake River at Farewell Bend, Oregon, so named beacuse this was the place where the Oregon Trail left the Snake River and was a major camping ground for weary wagon trains to rest and recuperate. Many of the parties
Mount Damavand in Persia
This beautiful scenic postcard shows Mount Damavand in Persia, Iran. The postcard itself has no description, there is only manufacturer’s stamp: Farhangsara Yassavoli. As for the mountain: Damavand volcano towers dramatically 50 km to the NE above Iran’s capital city