Category Archives: Vintage Image of the Week

Trout Glen at Ha Ha Tonka

Posted on May 13, 2016 by admin

Entitled “Trout Glen” and written in red ink “Ha ha ton ka,”  this real photo postcard was published by Jas. Bruin, Linn Creek, MO. Unsent. Before Bagnell Dam, this spring outlet fed into the Niangua River. Springs throughout the Ozarks … Continue reading →

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Ha Ha Tonka, Mo. Can you identify this Mystery Image?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by admin

Real photo postcard, published by G. A. Moulder, Linn Creek, MO. Unsent. “Hahatonka, MO” pencilled on back. We’ve gone back and forth on whether these are ruins or some natural rock formations. Obviously, the castle didn’t burn until much later … Continue reading →

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Dr. Moore’s office in Linn Creek, Missouri

Posted on March 13, 2016 by admin

Real photo postcard. No publisher. “Dr. Moore L. C. Mo.” is written in red ink. L.C. is Linn Creek Unsent. Penciled on back, “Linn Creek, Mo.” There appear to be some political advertisements pasted in the window. Shows a horse-drawn … Continue reading →

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Missouri Mules pulling a Fetching Missouri Maid

Posted on March 9, 2016 by admin

Real photo postcard published by Jas. Bruin Linn Creek, Mo. This card was never mailed but has a penciled message on the back from Georgia Heaton to Merton Heaton: “This is your little Fluzzy in the hack for a ride. … Continue reading →

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Cliff over Counterfeiters’ Cave at Ha Ha Tonka

Posted on March 4, 2016 by admin

The wild scenery at Ha Ha Tonka was appreciated by our ancestors. The walls of the collapsed cavern defied development so they look pretty much today like they did a hundred years ago. The story is (and it’s on most … Continue reading →

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COLLAPSE OF BROWN’S FORD BRIDGE ON OSAGE RIVER

Posted on October 21, 2014 by admin

This “swinger” over the Osage at Brown’s Ford was built between 1912 and 1915 by E.A. Bledsoe and Ira Alspach, who also built the suspension bridge at Monegaw Springs.  (see earlier post here) On June 21, 1940, the aging Brown’s … Continue reading →

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WILLMORE LAKE SITES Brochure, Lake of the Ozarks

Posted on October 14, 2014 by admin

“Escape the pressure of the city for a life at the Lake!” proclaims this late 1940s or early 1950s real estate brochure.  (click to enlarge) Interior copy promises a private domain to armchair shoppers reading and dreaming from their harried … Continue reading →

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SUSPENSION BRIDGE AT MONEGAW SPRINGS

Posted on October 7, 2014 by admin

“Swinging Bridge, Monegaw” (click to enlarge) Incredible 6 x 8 cabinet photograph of the SUSPENSION BRIDGE AT MONEGAW SPRINGS. Joe Dice wasn’t the only builder of suspension bridges in the Osage River valley. The plaque on this bridge reads: “19-Monegaw … Continue reading →

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STEAMBOAT LANDING @ LINN CREEK – 1911

Posted on September 15, 2014 by admin

click to enlarge This hand tinted postcard from 1911 shows one of the small steamboats of the late era of commercial river travel. Published by James Bruin, Linn Creek, Mo. While this is rather late in the history of commercial … Continue reading →

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DELEGATION OF OSAGE INDIANS MEET WITH PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE – 1924

Posted on August 20, 2014 by admin

(click to enlarge) Press Photo, 8 x 10, dated January 23, 1924 (by UNITED) Official caption pasted on the back of photo: RICHEST INDIANS GREET PRESIDENT. The delegation of Osage Indians, in the Capital seeking additional allowances from their government … Continue reading →

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