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WMAQ 1967-1968 TV Schedule - Chicago, Illinois

“Brought to you in living color…” is the legend of the famed peacock, the symbol of the National Broadcasting Company Television Network’s color presentations. NBC, pioneer in color television broadcasting, presents more color programming than any other television network. Tune to WMAQ-TV for the best combination of news, entertainment and sports. The programs listed on this schedule are just 29 colorful reason why Chicagoans look to Channel 5. WMAQ-TV - Chicago’s #1 Source For News The peacock is a registered service mark of the National Broadcasting Company, Inc.

Desert Inn - Anaheim, California

Directly Opposite DISNEYLAND Main Entrance 1600 S. Harbor Boulevard Anaheim, California Situated in the Heart of Southern California's Vacationland - with everything for your luxurious comfort. Mailed from Fremont, Ohio to Treasure Isle at the Colonades Beach Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida on February 27, 1968: Harold Cunningham Fremont, Ohio 43420

The Fabulous Strip - Las Vegas, Nevada

The Fabulous Las Vegas Strip Looking north along the Great White Way of the West from the top of the Dunes Hotel, even the Caesars Palace fountains are plainly visible. This Broadway glitter emanating from the numerous multi-million dollar hotels, along this 8-mile strip, form an impressive sight long to be remembered. Mailed from Las Vegas, Nevada to Miss L Brown of Rochester, New York on March 1, 1968: Dear Lowes, We had a beautiful day to go through the Mojave desert and it is a couplet of yellow, pink & orchid right now. Went to Calico Ghost Town will have so much to tell you. Your letters were most welcome. Going to see Hoover Dam next. Miss you. Love, Marion

Santa Claus House - North Pole, Alaska

The World’s largest Santa Claus, over 40 feet in height, is located at Santa Claus House, North Pole, Alaska Mailed from Anchorage, Alaska to Master Mark Krueger of Palatine, Illinois on June 28, 1968: Hi Mark Old Pal - Better watch out - Santa Claus is coming to town. I visited him & told him you are my buddy & a good boy. He promised ro be good to you at Xmas time - Kiss Daddy & Mommy for Me Love & Kisses XXXXX Grandpa & Joy

Two Mermaids on a Deserted Hawaiian Isle - Weeki Wachee, Florida

Two mermaids on a deserted Hawaiian Isle complete a beautiful picture in the depths of the picturesque Underwater Grand Canyon at Florida’s Weeki Wachee on the West Coast of Florida.

The Fabulous Las Vegas Strip - Las Vegas, Nevada

Looking north along "the Great White Way" of the West from the top of the Dunes Hotel, even the Caesar's Palace fountains are plainly visible. This Broadway glitter emanating from the numerous multi-million dollar hotels, along this 8 mile strip, form an impressive sight long to be remembered.

Mailed from Las Vegas, Nevada to Miss L. Brown of Rochester, New York on March 4, 1968:

Dear Lowes, We had a beautiful day to go through the Mojave Desert and it is a couplet of yellow pink and orchid right now. Went to Calico Ghost Town will have so much to tell you. Your letters were most welcome going to see Hoover Dam next. Miss you. Love. Marion

WORLD FAMOUS TREE HOUSE

Diameter 33 feet, Circumference at base 101 feet, floor space 21x27 feet, height 250 feet, age over 400 years. Hollowed by fire over 300 yrs. ago, the tress is still growing vigorously. "BELIEVE IT OR NOT" see it on the Redwood Highway, California 101.

Mailed from North Bend, Oregon to Mr. & Mrs. Black of Chula Vista, California on August 9, 1968: Dear Mr. & Mrs. Black Starting to enter the redwoods in Northern Calif. & Oreg. having a wonderful time. Dale Popp

Space Needle - Seattle, Washington

This spectacular view gives the impression that the Needle is "shooting out" of the International Fountain. The Needle is mote than 600 feet high, has a restaurant that revolves 360° each hour and an observation deck from which all can view the breath-taking scenery. The Needle required private investment of nearly $4 million.

Mailed from Auburn, Washington to Mr. Dana Messing of Hutchinson, Kansas on July 22, 1968:

Dana, Just a post card to see if you're still as mad at me as you were that one night. I'm having a wonderful time they play all the songs the Jades play - only on the radio. I saw the "Doors" in person last Friday night - they were fantastic. Going to see the Vanilla Fudge this Friday. The Creame is coming the week I come home - to bad. Well best close - Tell Tony "hi." How much do you hate me now? Terry

Greyhound Bus Depot - Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Flickr.

The New Greyhound Bus Depot on 7th between W. Wisconsin & W. Michigan Aves. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mailed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mrs. Theodore Thompson, Pennsylvania on September 13, 1968: 9-12-68 Thank you for your greetings from the Nieuw Amsterdam. You must have had a wonderful trip. When you decide to travel Greyhound include Milwaukee in your itinerary and give me a call for a tour of the city. Eisiar

Desert Inn - Anaheim, California

Directly Opposite DISNEYLAND Main Entrance 1600 S. Harbor Boulevard Anaheim, California Situated in the Heart of Southern California’s Vacationland - with everything for your luxurious comfort. Mailed from Fremont, Ohio to Treasure Isle at the Colonades Beach Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida on February 27, 1968: Harold Cunningham 1119 Birchard Ave. Fremont, Ohio 43420

Hawaiian Royale Motel - El Paso, Texas

8735 Highway 54 El Paso, Texas El Paso’s finest motel. 60 beautiful Units. One and two room suites, three room apartments with kitchens. Dining room and coffee shop. Filtered pool. Refrigerated air conditioning, central heat, room phones, television, tiled baths, tubs and showers, wall to wall carpeting. Phone 755-2341 Mailed from El Paso, Texas to Chisolm Ryder, Sam & Joe & The Gang in Niagara Falls, New York on August 24, 1968 Hi boys - Having a nice time here in Old Mexico. the weather is fine and the scenery is beautiful. This is the home of the Sun Bowl & its beautiful. See you all - Aug