1946 Tornado–St. Johns, Michigan

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I pulled these images from slides. I was surprised to find them in my recent estate sale purchase. The previous owner did a lot of traveling. Most of the slides are focused on the trips. I admit, I love seeing their adventures. And, my bucket list is getting a lot of great ideas.

But these slides were focused on the aftermath of a tornado in Clinton County, Michigan.

Each slide has handwriting on them. In pencil are the date, event, and location. The tornado took place in August 1946 in St. Johns, Michigan.

A couple of the slides had extra details like Rudy’s trailer.

The broken trees were on Clinton Ave. I found this interesting. My grandfather lived on Clinton Ave. for years.

There’s no further identifying information on the next three slides.

The sign in the rubble reads, welding. Perhaps, the name on the business sign is Gary.

A lot of people showed up to help.

The next two slides are labeled, “Aunt Nellie’s house”.

I am assuming the lady with the flowered dress is Aunt Nellie.

Tornadoes leave a path of debris and destruction. I am hoping no one was hurt in this event.

I am hoping someone out there can provide more information on this tornado. I did a little research but did not find a lot of information. If I come across my slides from this event, I will definitely post them.

Until next time…peace

Outdoor Picnic-August 1968

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I pulled this image from a slide that was dated August 1968. I purchased these slides as an estate lot. The owners must have traveled a lot. I am loving all the photos from different places around the world. If the locations still exist, I am adding them to my bucket list.

There are photos of couples in front of these cabins. Since this photo was taken in August. I wonder if this isn’t a farewell to summer picnic? The people in the other cabin could be coming together for one last summer picnic.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

October 1967

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This is another image from a slide which was part of an auction lot. The couple must have spent several days in Canada. First there was photo of The Expo ’67, now I am finding photos of other tourist spots.

From my research, I believe they were at Fort Henry National Historic Site which located in Kingston, Ontario.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

January 1969–Mexico

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These three slides were together in a small plastic bag in my recent estate lot purchase. There was a little information: January 1969–Mexico.

I wish I knew the name of the resort. I wonder if the place still exists.

I am assuming the two couples traveled together to Mexico. (Probably to escape the cold weather here in Michigan).

Taking photos of each other. I have done this…lol

As I mentioned before, the couples in the images traveled a lot. I am excited to see all their destinations.

Until next time…peace

May 1961

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I took this image from a slide which was labeled May 1961. The group are full of smiles. I do not have any further information.

I recently purchased the slide as part of an estate lot on an auction site.

The people in the slides loved to travel. I am so excited to pull the images off them.

The gentlemen in the photo appear to be in hunting apparel which makes me think they are at a cabin.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Virginia, October 1947, Part 3

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I am continuing with the slides marked Virginia, October 1947. The three slides I am sharing today are from Radford, Virginia. I could not find the exact location of these photos or perhaps the place no longer exists.

I believe this is the Governor Tyler Hotel.

I would be grateful if someone out there could point me in the right direction.

Have a good night.

Until next time…peace

Virginia, October 1947: Part 2

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Here is another small group of slides from an estate sale. The photographer was definitely a history buff. I am posting 3 slides today of Mount Vernon. The photos are from George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

The estate is located at 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, and is still open for tours today. Another location I need to add to my growing bucket list.

The estate has tours, a museum, and George Washington’s Distillery® and Gristmill which is located 2.7 miles from the main entrance. I do not know if the original Gristmill in the above photo is part of the distillery. I need to research further.

Has anyone ever been here?

Let me know.

Until next time…peace

Virginia, October 1947: Part 1

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Hello, Happy November, everyone! Are you ready for a new month? I have been working on some of my estate purchases. These photos are from a group of slides labeled, Virginia, Oct. 1947.

Then, each slide was written on the cardboard part, too. I love that each one has a little information. The image below is labeled Monticello, VA, Oct. 1947.

The next image is labeled, Thomas Jefferson’s tomb, Oct. 1947.

Now, this place actually still exists. A World Heritage Site, it offers tours of the grounds, a museum, and a historical house. The address of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

Since I am a history buff, the next time I am in Virginia, I would take the tour. Has anyone been here before?

I plan to post more slides from this pack tomorrow.

Until next time…peace