amylsacks' photos with the keyword: California

On the back: "This space for correspondence. Published by Edw. H. Mitchell. San Francisco." For more about this historic landmark (near the Oregon border) and other postcards with alternate views of the same region, click here .

"Madonna Inn, Highway 101 and Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, California. Phone 805 - 543-3000. "Room 110 'Show Boat.' The theme was adapted to this Semi-Suite, reflecting back to the good old 'Gay Nineties.' "Red carpeting and the abundant use of reds, pinks, and luxurious gold... velvets and flocked wallpaper... tastefully depict a flamboyant era of our history. "The semi-suite is furnished with a king-sized bed and two twin beds." Dated "December 24, 1976." (And they added the ellipses, not me.) Enlarged to show detail.

"Landscape architect John H. Staley, Jr., of the firm of Osmundson and Staley, worked out the plan presented here. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Townsend of Oakland, California, contributed heart and hand to the project..." This morning, I was still running the furnace as I readied this for posting. (Like the climate wimp I am.) Bah! From the April issue.

And as an additional "Hint of Hawaii," we'll leave a pineapple chunk on your pillow every day!