r/postcards

First postcrossing experience! I’m super excited!!

Another great L.A.-area postcard. This one depicts the Mt. Lowe Railway, which once operated from Altadena up into the San Gabriels. There, atop the railway, travelers like the sender, E.J. Louis, could stay at the Echo Mt. House, a hotel opened in 1894.

Beyond the photos of the railway, note the address of the recipient: Louis's six-week-old niece, Ysidora (known to friends and family as "Bob"). The site of Bob's home at 7th and Hope in what is now Downtown Los Angeles would in 1915 become part of the property where famed retailer J.W. Robinson opened its flagship store. Bob would later joke that she was born in Robinson's menswear section (a cousin born next door often made a similar joke but replaced menswear with the lingerie department).

E.J. Louis, BTW, was involved in many elements of Soutehrn California business and society, with roles as an insurance agent, commander of California's naval militia, president of the Newport Bay Investment company (and a longtime booster of Balboa Island who championed that name for the Orange County destination), and for many years Peru's vice-consul and consul to Los Angeles, but I'll save more about him for another time.

Sree Padmanabhaswami Temple FDC AND PPC

New first day cover and PERMANENT PICTORIAL CANCELLATION (PPC)

Launched on 10 August 2026 Thiruvananthapuram fort pin 695023

My latest photo philately eBay acquisition arrived today.

I added this unposted, vintage postcard of Eckerd’s Drugs in Columbia, SC (USA) to my collection. It shows the cigar counter at the drugstore and also pictures the photo section, as evidenced by the cameras and film on the right (just above the state name). I think it’s a nice addition, especially for $2.39 ($4.32 with tax and shipping).

Eckerd was, in the late 1970s the second largest drugstore chain in the United States. The chain was acquired by JCPenney in 1996, which later sold it to CVS.

Did you ever shop for film or cameras at an Eckerd drug store? Tell me about your experience by leaving a comment below.

I recently acquired this massive Liechtenstein collection- all in perfect condition. I have never owned a single maxicard and am so excited! I linked photos of the collection if anyone finds it interesting:

https://eu.zonerama.com/awakenclub/Album/15940377