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1 Twin City Postcard Club Volume XXXI TCPC Number SEPT/OCT VOLUME XXXIII NUMBER 5 The Zoo in Minnehaha Park by Dean Borghorst One of Minneapolis most beautiful parks is the one surrounding the famous falls on Minnehaha Crook. It has lovely forest areas, great expanses of lawns and beautiful flower gardens. But I bet most people don t know that there was once a zoo in the park. IN THIS ISSUE Fall Postcard Show 1, 7 Notice of Plans to Incorporate Zoo in Minnehaha Park Koehler Hold to Light Postcards The Dayton Company 2 1, 8, Advertising 10 Upcoming Meetings 11 Directions 12 Starting in 1894, people donated animals to the Minneapolis Park Board. The zoo in the park came to include moose, fox, prairie dogs, a mountain lion, bears, an alligator, sea lions, eagles and many more. When Robert ish Jones established his private zoo next to Minnehaha Park in 1907, most of the park board animals were sold to him. This new zoo was called Longfellow Gardens. You can still see the statue of the past Longfellow and the replica of his home which remains. The park board kept elk, deer, bears and buffalo in the Minnehaha Park until the 1920 s. These cards represent all that is left of an era when there was a private zoo in Minnehaha Park. Continued...See Zoo on page 8 Twin City Postcard Club 25 th Annual Fall Show Saturday October 17 th and Sunday October 18 th Place: West St. Paul Armory 1346 South Robert Street West St. Paul MN Saturday, October 17: 9 am to 6pm Sunday, October 18: 9 am to 3pm Admission: $3.00 (non-member); $2.00 (members) See page 7 for further details and a map

2 Notice of Intent to Incorporate TCPC The board of directors has contemplated the need to incorporate TCPC in the state of Minnesota - something that requires membership action. Copies of the proposed by-laws and constitution will be available for members to pick up and review at the November TCPC business meeting. This topic will be brought up for discussion and a vote to incorporate. Why incorporate? In this day and age, it is an advantage for any club or organization to incorporate itself in order to be recognized as a non-profit (501c) group so as to avoid potential issues. This establishes legal protection for the officers and members of the club in separating personal assets from the club. Cost for incorporation is low but by-laws and a constitution must be filed with the application for incorporation and that is why we need the documents. Will this change anything on a regular basis? No, it simply is put in place as a way to provide the legal protection as stated. If anyone wishes to understand more, google incorporation in Minnesota and see what is documented. If we do have business meetings, the secretary will keep minutes as needed so there are records of what transpired If we agree on this, when will we do it? Shortly after the November meeting so we can elect the officers as documented. We will need a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer as elected officials. This suggests we d need those individuals to be nominated and elected in December s meeting along with the other positions for the TCPC Board of Directors. Welcome New Members: Frederick Wahtera Wayzata, MN type of card collection not listed Sherry Sheridan Luck, WI type of card collection not listed Don t forget to mark your calendar concerning the new location and the time of the TCPC Postcard Show. Also, don t forget to make up that postcard board to show off some of your best and favorite cards Board of Directors and Officers President: Chuck Donley, Show Chair: Dave Johnson, Vice President: Duane Stabler, Social Coordinator: Dean Borghorst, Treasurer: Allan Hillesheim, Librarian: Louise Carpentier, Membership Chair: Dianne Lamb, Editor: Duane Stabler, Corresponding Sec.: Shirley Mitchell, Assistant Editor: Dave Norman, Webmaster: Duane Stabler, Program Chair: Dave Johnson, Member-at-Large: John Cole, Member-at-Large: Don Morgenweck, Member-at-Large: Alan Calavano, PAGE 2

3 Koehler Hold to Light Postcards By Alan Calavano A Hold to Light (HTL) postcard displays a different image if held up to a strong light. Some changes are as simple as day to night; others as complicated as winter to summer. Typically, the moon appears in the sky and the windows in buildings and vehicles light up. The hold to light effect is accomplished by creating multilayered cards containing die cuts and/or transparencies. The Joseph Koehler printing company of New York, NY is particularly well known for their early hold to light postcards which were printed in Berlin, Germany. The following checklist of Koehler Hold to Light postcards is from David Parry of the San Francisco Bay Area Post Card Club (SFBAPCC): J. (Joeseph) Koehler HTL Postcards NEW YORK BERLIN. Printed in Berlin, Germany 1500: New York & Brooklyn Bridge 1501: Park Row Building, New York 1502: Fuller (Flatiron) Building, New York 1503: City Hall, New York 1504: New York Post Office (15.00) 1505: City Hall Park, N.Y. County Court House, and Subway Station 1506: Grant's Tomb, Riverside Drive, New York 1507: Bird s Eye View, Brooklyn N.Y., Fulton Street 1508: Hotel Astor, Broadway, 44th & 45th St., New York 1509: Trinity Building, Trinity Church, New York 1510: Times Building, Times Square, New York 1511: Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor 1512: Statue of Liberty, Bedloe s Island, New York Harbor 1513: Madison Square, Broadway & 5th Ave., New York 1514: Aquarium, Battery Park & Bay, New York 1515: Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York 1516: Grace Church, Broadway & 10th Street 1517: Prospect Park Entrance and Memorial Arch, Brooklyn N.Y. 1518: Broadway & Chambers St., N.Y. Stewart Building 1519: Herald Square, N.Y. Broadway & 6th Ave. 1520: Central Park, N.Y. Terrace & Lake 1521: Bowery, N.Y. looking North 1522: Riverside Park on Hudson River, New York 1523: New York & Williamsburg Bridge See Koehler continued on page 4 PAGE 3

4 Koehler Continued from page 3 J. (Joeseph) Koehler HTL Postcards NEW YORK BERLIN. Printed in Berlin, Germany ( ) 1600: Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. Riding the Elephant 1601: Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. Promenade 1602: Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. The Circus (2) 1603: Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. The Slide 1604: Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. Electric Tower 1605: Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. 1606: Fighting the Flames, Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y. 1607: Shooting the Chutes, Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y. 1608: Coney Island Park, N.Y. 1609: Surf Avenue, Coney Island, N.Y. (38.00) 1610: Dreamland, Coney Island, N.Y. 1611: Bathing at Coney Island, N.Y. 1700: White House, Washington, D.C. 1701: U.S. War, State & Navy Departments, Washington, D.C. 1702: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. 1703: Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 1704: Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. 1705: View from Dome of Capitol, Washington, D.C. 1706: U. S. Treasury, Washington, D.C. 1707: White House, Washington, D.C. 1708: Washington's Homestead, Mt. Vernon, VA. 1709: U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 1800: West Point on the Hudson River, N.Y. 1801: Hudson River, N.Y. 1802: Twentieth Century Limited, ninety miles an hour, near West Point, Hudson River, N.Y. 1803: Crow's Nest on Hudson River, N.Y. 1804: Poughkeepsie Bridge, Hudson River, N.Y. 1805: Anthony's Nose, Hudson River, N.Y. 1806: Highlands of the Hudson River, N.Y. 1807: Storm King near Cornwall, Hudson River, N.Y. 1808: Saratoga Ltd., N.Y. Central, near Storm King, Hudson River, N.Y. 1809: West Point from Crow's Nest Mountain, Hudson River, N.Y. 1810: Newburg, Hudson River, N. Y. 1811: Buttermilk Falls and Cranston's, Hudson River, N. Y. 1900: Bellevue Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. 1901: Girard College, Philadelphia, PA. 1902: U. S. Mint, Philadelphia, PA. 1903: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. 1904: Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia, PA. 1905: Lulu Temple, Philadelphia, PA. 1906: Old Swedes Church, Philadelphia, PA. 1907: City Hall, Philadelphia, PA. 1908: Betz, Girard and Real Estate Trust Building, Philadelphia, PA. 1909: Birdseye View from Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia PA. 1910: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA. 1911: Girard Ave., Bridge, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia PA. See Light continued on page 4 PAGE 4

5 Light Continued from 4page 2000: Whirlpool Rapids International R. R. Bridge, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 2001: View from New Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 2002: Horseshoe Falls and Hennepin Point, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 2003: Horseshoe Falls and Goat Island, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 2004: American and Horseshoe Falls below Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 2005: American Falls, Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 2100: Public Library, Buffalo, N.Y. 2101: Soldier's Monument, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, N.Y. 2102: Albright Art Gallery, Delaware Park, Buffalo N. Y. 2103: City and County Hall, Buffalo, N.Y. 2104: Lake Erie and Entrance to Harbor, Buffalo, N.Y. 2105: Gates Circle, Delaware Park, Buffalo, N.Y. 2200: Absecom Light House and U.S. Life Saving Station, Atlantic City, N.J. 2201: Green's, Dunlop and Chalfonte Hotels, Board Walk, Atlantic City, N.J. 2202: Bathing Scene and Heinz's Pier, Atlantic City, N.J. 2203: The Board Walk and Brighton Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. 2204: Marlboro Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J. 2205: Steeplechase and Steel Pier, Board Walk, Atlantic City, N.J. 2300: New State House, Boston, Mass. 2301: Old State House, Boston, Mass. 2302: Park Street Church, Boston, Mass. 2303: Public Gardens, Boston, Mass. 2304: Bunker Hill Monument, Boston, Mass. 2305: South Station, Boston, Mass. 2306: Tremont Street Common & Subway Station, Boston, Mass. 2307: Faneuil Hall, Boston, Mass. 2308: King s Chapel, Boston, Mass. 2309: Public Library and New Old South Church, Boston, Mass. 2310: Old South Church, Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 2311: Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, Mass. 2400: Bathing in Union Park, Chicago, Ill. 2401: State Street north from Adams Street, Chicago, Ill. 2402: Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, Ill 2403: Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill 2404: Grand Boulevard looking South from 35th Street, Chicago, Ill 2405: Garfield Park, Chicago, Ill. 2406: Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill 2407: Lincoln Park, Refectory and Boat Station, Chicago, Ill. 2408: Jackson Park Beach, German Building, Chicago, Ill. 2409: Palmer House, Monroe & State Streets, Chicago, Ill. 2410: South Water Street, Chicago, Ill. 2411: Art Institute, Chicago, Ill. 5000: The Court of the Golden Fountains, Hippodrome, PAGE 5

6 The Dayton Company by John L. Cole One does not come across many sets of Minnesota postcards. Not that they aren't out there but it s unusual to find two or more at one time. I came across six of a set of eight Dayton Company postcards. They are a little larger than a regular postcard, measuring 5 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches in size. They were unnumbered but on the back it says Upon the reverse side of this card is one of the eight rooms in the home furnishing studios of the Dayton Company, Minneapolis I am assuming that there are only eight cards because of what is said. The description of the cards are as follows: 1) Dining room with fireplace 2) Dining room, more formal 3) Bedroom with two double beds 4) Bedroom with one queen size bed 5) Sun porch with wicker chairs 6) Kitchen (but note there is a rug on the floor) In the right corner of the cards it looks like the letters FE-K. Great cards for any Dayton Company collector. PAGE 6

7 Fall Show Continued from Page 1 The fall show will be at the West St Paul Armory (on Robert Street) for the first time and is bigger so that additional dealers can be invited. The dates for the show are October 17 & 18. At the time of this printing, Dave is still working on who will be in attendance but dealers are expected from Minnesota and the surrounding states. A hallmark of the club fall show is a display of competitive and non-competitive boards showing various member s collecting interests They provide an opportunity to show some of your collection to our members and the public. Rules are few and you can designate whether you wish your board to be judged. Information on constructing a board will be provided at a future meeting. Our shows have been successful due to many members volunteering to help with setup, takedown, admissions, publicity, and other show activities. The same people tend to help run our shows and they are greatly appreciated but we very much welcome new volunteers. For information related to the boards or to volunteering, contact Dave Johnson at See you at the show! PAGE 7

8 Zoo continued from page 1 See Elk continued on page 9 PAGE 8

9 Elk continued from page 8 PAGE 9

10 Advertising: General advertising will appear in newsletters. Members can have one free line ad in the newsletter each year. Send your ad (and payment if required) to the newsletter editor. Member Advertising rates (per issue) Business card size $4.00 Quarter Page $10.00 Half Page. $20.00 Full Page.. $30.00 POST CARDS WANTED Granite Fall, MN postcards Paul Benson Granite Falls, MN Tele. # expires: March 2010 Note that two important actions of business will be coming up this winter: 1) Discussion and vote on incorporation at the November TCPC business meeting. 2) Election of officers at the December business meeting. Gift Cards provided during the business meetings have been provided by these sponsors. We thank them for their generosity. PAGE 10

11 Monthly Meeting Schedule. September Come and enjoy cake and ice cream as we celebrate our anniversary and get down to the fall/ winter swapping. Upcoming Meetings and Events All meetings to be at: The Lynnhurst Community Center, 1345 W. Minnehaha Parkway (at 50th St.) Meeting Schedule for 2009 September 16, 2009 October 21, 2009 November 18, 2009 Discussion and vote on Incorporation December 16, 2009 Election of Officers for 2010 POSTCARD SHOW DATES Upcoming Programs It s time to plan for 2009 and we hope to offer programs at least once per quarter again this year. Do you have a suggestion for something you d like to see? Or, perhaps you d like to offer a program yourself (don t be shy)? Programs should be about 15 minutes in length and can be about anything from your favorite card topic or a general postcard topic. Call Dave Johnson at for further details. October 21 Okay, we all feel a bit broke and hopefully we found at least one postcard we really wanted to have. Bring that card and tell us why it s so special! October Board Meeting Schedule for 2009 September 2, 2009 November 4, 2009 Do you have a program you d like to present? If so, contact Dave Johnson, program director Twin City Postcard Club Membership Application Please check one: New Member Renewal Reinstatement Change of Information NAME STREET ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE # (include area code) ADDRESS (optional) TYPES of POSTCARDS COLLECTED: Mail to Dianne Lamb, TCPC Membership Chair, Chippendale Ave, Farmington MN Total Dues annually: $13 + $1 for each additional member in the household PAGE 11

12 PAGE 12 Monthly Meeting Location: The Lynnhurst Community Center, 1345 W. Minnehaha Parkway (at 50th St.) Minneapolis MN Time: 5:30-8:45 pm (program and meeting at 7:15) Got something you want to contribute? Contact: Editor: Duane Stabler We are on the web! Twin City Postcard Club Chippendale Ave. Farmington MN If your address label is highlighted, your dues are due! Please return the application in this newsletter, with any updates, and a check for $13, plus $1 for each additional name at the same address.