Birmingham, Alabama
Avondale Park is one of Alabama's most historic and beloved city parks. Since its establishment in 1887, travelers enjoyed feeding ducks at the pond, or picnicking on the vast 40-acre site.
Anchorage, Alaska
The 1930s to mid-40s was a growing period for Alaska. Starting from the 1940s, the United States military presence increased in Alaska, and Anchorage saw an influx of visitors.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Founded in 1955, the IQ Zoo of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was a popular tourist destination because it showcased trained animals performing tricks.
Hollywood, California
Hollywood Boulevard became a popular tourist destination in the early 1920s, when a real estate developer helped create the iconic theater district that still lives on today.
Yosemite National Park, California
It's likely that Yosemite National Park has not changed all that much since the 1930s. The beautiful national park still exudes a kind of natural majesty.
Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware Park has been an American horse racing track, casino, and golf course since its opening in 1937.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
In the 1940s, Fort Lauderdale was a favorite spring break destination for college students.
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Postcards promise tourists the company of beautiful women, such as these "frolicking beauties" on Old Orchard Beach.
New York, New York
Times Square in New York City may have been dimmer in the mid 1900s, but it was still filled with bustling nightlife.
New York
While today's Manhattan has towering skyscrapers looming over millions of inhabitants, in the mid-1900s it had relatively few tall buildings.
Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina
Still a popular tourist site in North Carolina, the Cherokee Indian Reservation allows visitors to catch a glimpse of the lives of the Native Americans who lived in the area for generations.
Pueblo Indian Eagle Dance, New Mexico
The Jemez and Tesuque tribes in New Mexico would perform the "Eagle Dance" when they believed they needed divine intervention. Traditionally, these Native Americans believed the eagle had supernatural powers and could relay prayers to the gods.