Author Archives: Pat Shaul

About Pat Shaul

Genealogist / Family Historian; Blog started as a record of my Grandfather's post card collection which ran for 15 months. Then, in June, 2017, I changed over to reporting and commenting on notifications from the ANCESTRY app "We're Related" I then started to provide snippets into ancestor biographies on the dates that were significant anniversaries.

The Hollywood Bowl – 1934

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California. 844 629.29 Western Publishing & Novelty Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Post marked Los Angeles, Calif. Jul 29, 1934. Addressed to Miss Leila Weaver, 13975 Steel Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “Dear Leila, Rather hot here but not … Continue reading →

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New Post Office, St. Louis, Mo. – 1914

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Pat Shaul

New Post Office, St. Louis, Mo. 25000 Post marked St Louis, Mo, Dec 14, 1914. Addressed to Mr. Lee G.[Goodliff] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Dear Lee, I am visiting here for a short time while laid off. Will … Continue reading →

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Ven-effer I visit Farmington -1915

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Ven-effer I visit Farmington I haf a most refreshing time already. Made in the U.S.A. Post marked Farmington, Mich. Jan 15, 1915. Addressed to Mrs. Effie Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich. “Do you know that Redford Stars [Redford … Continue reading →

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Court House, Pontiac, Mich. – 1915

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Court House, Pontiac, Mich. 13080. Post marked Detroit, Mich. Feb 9, 1915. Addressed to Mrs. Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich. “Dear Mrs. Weaver, I should have been up to your place but have been very much under the weather … Continue reading →

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Country Club, Detroit, Mich. – 1915

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Aeroplane view of Country Club, Boat Landing and Light House, Detroit, Mich. “Aeroplane photo courtesy of The Detroit News” 217942. Post marked Redford, Mich. Feb 13, 1915. Addressed to Mrs. Effie L[ee] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. … Continue reading →

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Tin Type Studio – 1935

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Tin Type Studio, Dearborn, Mich. Artcraft Photo Co., Rutherford, N.J. Post marked Greenfield, Mich. Aug 13, 1935. Addressed to Jmae Weaver, 13975 Steel, Detroit, Mich. “Dick” In August, 1935, Dick had just turned 7 years old. It is obvious … Continue reading →

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Secretary House,Greenfield Village – 1935

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Secretary House, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. Artcraft Photo Co., Rutherford, N.J. Post marked Greenfield, Mich. Aug 13, 1935. Addressed to Leila Weaver, 13975 Steel, Detroit, Mich. “Dick [Richard Darwin Koontz, Leila’s cousin]” In August, 1935, Dick had just turned 7 … Continue reading →

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Albert Lea, Minn. – 1934

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Albert Lea, Minn. 1A3031. Made by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, U.S.A. Post marked Albert Lea, Minn. Jul 27, 1934. Addressed to Mrs. Phebie Koontz, 1346½ West Broad St., Columbus, Ohio. “July 27, 1934 Dear Aunt, Well here … Continue reading →

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Watkins Admin Building – 1915

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Watkins Administration Building, Winona, Minnesota. In which are located the general offices of the company. The finest private administration building in the world. Post marked Redford, Mich. Mar 14, 1915. Addressed to Mrs. Effie Weaver, 92 Tireman, Detroit, Mich. “Effie, … Continue reading →