The Flickr 1910 Image Generatr

The Postcard

A postcard bearing no publisher's name that was posted in London EC using a ½d. stamp on Thursday the 28th. April 1910. It was sent to:

Miss Fox,
120, Charles Street,
Stepney,
London.

The pencilled message on the divided back of the card was as follows:

"Dear Eliza,
Just a line to say I
shall be down on
Thursday.
Hoping all are well.
With love,
John
xxxx"

Brockwell Park

In the 1880's, the huge John Blades estate at Herne Hill was put up for sale for housing. However local MP Thomas Lynn Bristowe led a campaign to buy it as a public park. He even guaranteed the money to secure its purchase. In 1891 his campaign was successful, and Brockwell Park was created.

However on the 6th. June 1892, during the park's official opening ceremony, Thomas collapsed on the steps of Brockwell Hall and died of a heart attack.

The following year a memorial was erected to his memory. However in 1958 the memorial was demolished to make way for a road widening scheme. The bust on top escaped demolition, and it was recently restored and cleaned.

It was unveiled in Brockwell Hall on the 6th. June 2012 by the Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Clive Bennett and Thomas Bristowe - a descendant of the founder of the park.

Thomas Lynn Bristowe is now back where he belongs, in a place of honour in Brockwell Hall in the middle of the park he created.

A £10,000 Prize

So what else happened on the day that John posted the card to Eliza Fox?

Well, on the 28th. April 1910, Louis Paulhan won a £10,000 prize from the Daily Mail by becoming the first person to fly an airplane from London to Manchester.

The purchasing power of £10,000 in 1910 would be equivalent to about £1.5m today, factoring in the pound's historic average inflation rate of 4.46% from then until now.

Graham White, who was making his second attempt at the prize, took off at the same time as Paulhan.

The 1915 World's Fair

Also on that day, the city of San Francisco began a fund-raising campaign for the 1915 World's Fair.

Richland, Washington

Also on the 28th. April 1910, the town of Richland, Washington, was incorporated.

For its first 30 years, Richland had only a few hundred residents until the United States government built residences for employees of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

Friedrich III., mit vollem Namen Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl von Preußen (* 18. Oktober 1831 im Neuen Palais in Potsdam; † 15. Juni 1888 ebenda), aus dem Haus Hohenzollern war in seinem Todesjahr, dem Dreikaiserjahr, nach 28 Jahre dauernder Kronprinzenzeit für 99 Tage König von Preußen und damit Deutscher Kaiser. Im Deutschen und im Deutsch-Französischen Krieg führte er jeweils eine Armee des preußischen Heeres.
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L'ancienne église "First Presbyterian Church" dans le quartier Milton-Parc du Plateau-Mont-Royal à Montréal a été construite en 1910 selon les plans de l'architecte Alexander Cowper Hutchison (1838-1922). Hutchison est un des grands architectes du Montréal victorien. Entre autres réalisations, il a dessiné les plans originaux de l'hôtel de ville, du musée Redpath et de l'ancienne église Erskine and American. La "First Presbyterian Church", quant à elle, a été transformée en condominium en 1985.

J. C. LEYENDECKER •
* 23 March 1874 in Montabaur, Germany.
✝︎ 25 July 1951 in New Rochelle, New York.

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United States Navy recruiting poster
20.75" X 37.5"
[New York: Street & Finney, 1910]
📍 Private collection.

Caption ↓
“The Navy affords an unusual opportunity to men of good character. It is more than a first-class military organization. It is a huge business concern, employing 47,000 men. Men of trades are needed as well as seamen. Especially machinists, coppersmiths, blacksmiths, boiler-makers, carpenters, plumbers, cooks, etc.

Employment is steady, the pay good, the opportunities for advancement excellent. Men between the ages of 17 and 35 years will do well to investigate the Navy as a career.

Navy life is exceptionally healthy. It develops a sound physique and the habit of self reliance and alertness. Besides, men in the Navy see many interesting parts of the world.

The pay is practically all clear, with board, lodging, medical attendance and first outfit of uniform all furnished free. It is easy for a careful man to save money.

After 30 years' service, a man may retire on three fourths of his pay, plus $15.75 in allowances. This frequently equals the income from $20,000.

No one is urged to join - desirable men are urged to investigate.

An illustrated booklet, "The Making of a Man-o' Warsman, ," explains Navy life. Ask at the stamp window of your Post Office for a "Man-o'-Warsman" post card with which to send for it. This post card requires no addressing. Just sign it, affix one cent stamp, and drop it in the mail box and you will receive booklet by return mail.”

Sales catalogue note ↓
Leyendecker was one of America's premiere illustrators and this beautiful 1910 recruiting poster is a great indication why.

Wonderful rolled image bound top and bottom with metal ends, the poster is printed on a heavy stock paper and has a faint rubber stamp imprint below address of nearest recruiting station: No. 1010 Seventeenth St. Denver, Colo.

Leyendecker contributed to the development of many posters during World War I alongside commissions for men’s fashion, magazines, and book covers.

O Miradouro da Praia dos Pescadores, situado na Ericeira, uma vila piscatória na costa ocidental de Portugal, oferece uma vista privilegiada sobre o Oceano Atlântico e as falésias rochosas da região. Com um design minimalista, que inclui mesas e bancos em tons de laranja e branco, este espaço é ideal para descanso e observação da paisagem. A Ericeira, reconhecida como Reserva Mundial de Surf desde 2011 e famosa pela sua importância na história marítima portuguesa, alia património histórico e beleza natural. Este miradouro é também um local de relevo histórico, sendo o ponto de partida da fuga de D. Manuel II para o exílio em 1910, durante a Implantação da República, e proporciona uma perspetiva única sobre a praia, onde os barcos de pesca se reúnem e as ondas atraem surfistas.

The Praia dos Pescadores viewpoint, located in Ericeira, a fishing village on the west coast of Portugal, offers a privileged view of the Atlantic Ocean and the region's rocky cliffs. With a minimalist design, including tables and benches in shades of orange and white, this space is ideal for relaxing and observing the landscape. Ericeira, recognized as a World Surfing Reserve since 2011 and famous for its importance in Portuguese maritime history, combines historical heritage and natural beauty. This viewpoint is also a place of historical importance, being the starting point of King Manuel II's flight into exile in 1910, during the Implantation of the Republic, and offers a unique perspective on the beach, where fishing boats gather and the waves attract surfers.

Huile sur toile, 75 x 55 cm, 1910.

Merci au musée de la maison Van Buuren pour la photo.

From AI:
The Hotel Texas near the Fort Worth Stockyards has a rich history tied to the vibrant past of Fort Worth’s cattle industry and its evolution into a cultural landmark. Located at 2415 Ellis Avenue, just a short walk from the Stockyards National Historic District, this property originated as a modest boarding house rather than a grand hotel, reflecting the practical needs of the area’s early 20th-century visitors.

The building was constructed around 1910 by John B. Laneri, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Fort Worth in 1884. Laneri initially made his mark in the city as a grocer and saloon keeper before venturing into real estate. By the early 1900s, the Stockyards were booming as a cattle trading hub, drawing ranchers, drovers, and workers who needed affordable, no-frills lodging. Laneri saw an opportunity and built what started as a two-story rooming house to cater to this transient population. Its proximity to the Stockyards—less than half a mile from the Livestock Exchange Building—made it an ideal spot for those tied to the cattle trade.

Over time, the property evolved. Laneri expanded it into a three-story structure with 20 rooms, adding a brick facade that gave it a more substantial presence. The design was utilitarian, with simple accommodations suited to laborers and travelers rather than the luxury of larger hotels like the nearby Stockyards Hotel, which opened in 1907 with greater fanfare. The Hotel Texas, as it came to be known, featured shared bathrooms and a layout typical of early 20th-century boarding houses, emphasizing function over flair.

The hotel’s heyday coincided with the Stockyards’ peak in the 1910s and 1920s, when Fort Worth was a bustling meatpacking and shipping center. It housed a mix of cattlemen, railroad workers, and occasional out-of-towners, offering a gritty, authentic slice of Western life. However, as the cattle industry declined after World War II and railroads gave way to trucking, the need for such lodging waned. By the mid-20th century, the building fell into disrepair, mirroring the broader decline of the Stockyards area.

In the 1980s, as preservationists and developers began reviving the Stockyards as a tourist destination, the Hotel Texas caught the eye of new owners. It was renovated to maintain its historical character while updating it for modern use. The brick exterior and basic structure were preserved, and it reopened as a budget-friendly hotel, leaning into its rough-around-the-edges charm. Today, it operates as an independent property with 20 air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a nod to its past through minimalistic, Western-inspired decor.

Unlike the more famous Stockyards Hotel, which boasts tales of Bonnie and Clyde and country music stars, the Hotel Texas has a quieter legacy. Its story is less about glamour and more about the everyday people who shaped Fort Worth’s early economy. Current reviews highlight its unbeatable location—steps from the twice-daily cattle drive and attractions like Billy Bob’s Texas—though some note its dated interiors and lack of amenities like an on-site restaurant or pool. It remains a practical choice for visitors seeking an affordable stay immersed in the Stockyards’ living history, standing as a testament to the area’s working-class roots rather than its polished tourist present.

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Year indication on the facade of former Hotel-Restaurant 'De Stad Rome', Warmond.
The facade has an alternation of brick segments and stucco walls. The architectural style has some elements of late Art Nouveau. The carved figures are painted black.

About the history of the use of year stones in architecture:
English: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor_plate
Dutch: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muuranker
And: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaartallen_op_gebouwen

Warmond, Baan, Febr. 14, 2015.

© 2015 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Text of the nearby historic marker:
The monument in this Square to James Edward Oglethorpe - the great soldier-philanthropist who founded the colony of Georgia - was erected by the State of Georgia, the City of Savannah and various Patriotic Societies. Impressive ceremonies marked its unveiling in 1910.

The 9 foot bronze statue of Oglethorpe is the work of one of America's foremost sculptors, the celebrated Daniel Chester French. He has depicted the Founder of Georgia in the full dress of a British general of the period. Oglethorpe is portrayed with sword in hand: alert and ready for council or action. At his feet is a palmetto frond. The statue faces southward symbolizing the threat of Spain's imperial ambitions to the young colony.

The pedestal and base of the monument were designed by Henry Bacon, the eminent New York architect whose collaborations with Daniel Chester French include the Lincoln Memorial. The four lions at the corners of the lower base hold shields on which appear, respectively, the coat of arms of Oglethorpe and the great seals of the Colony of Georgia, the State, and the City of Savannah. On the pedestal of the monument is carved a portion of the text of the charter which was granted by Parliament in 1732 to "the Trustees for establishing the colony of Georgia in America."

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Letter to Henry LaGrandeur from Van Meter, dated July 13, 1910

Interior of the Newhouse Tunnel in Idaho Springs Colorado postcard, postmarked 1910

30.3.2025.
'George III' is a tandem compound horizontal mill engine built by Marsden's of Heckmondwike in 1910.

It was installed in Wilson Brothers Ltd, Chickenley Mills at Earlsheaton near Dewsbury where it worked until 1965.

On display at Wortley Top Forge.