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 Linville - Rock House Camp453 viewsThis circa 1940 postcard shows another of the facilities designed to draw those Americans not affected by the Great Depression to the mountains.Jul 23, 2007
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 Linville - Golf At Esseola Inn218 viewsThis circa 1920 postcard shows some early tourists enjoying Golf in the mountains.Jul 23, 2007
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 Linville - Linville Caverns225 viewsThis is from a 1940s postcard. You may explore further at the Linville Caverns website.May 22, 2007
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 Banner Elk - Observation Post on Grandfather Mountain208 viewsThis postcard was mailed from Furches, NC in 1946. Courtesy of rel1@bellsouth.netJan 25, 2007
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 Banner Elk - Grandfather Mountain214 viewsCourtesy of rel1@bellsouth.netJan 25, 2007
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 Banner Elk - Grandfather Children's Home294 viewsThis is from a 1950s postcard.Jan 20, 2007
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 whiterhody.jpg221 viewsThis post card is from the 1960s.Jan 02, 2007
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 mildred.jpg216 viewsMildred was used as an advertising icon for Grandfather Mountain for many years.Dec 09, 2006
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 linvillefalls1910.jpg208 viewsThis is a circa 1910 postcard of Linville Falls. This website has more information about Linville Falls.Sep 25, 2006
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 crossnoreschool1932.jpg322 viewsThis is a 1932 postcard view of the mission school.Aug 22, 2006
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 leesmcrae1910.jpg237 viewsThis is from a circa 1910 postcard. Lees McRae Institute was the precursor to Lees McRae College.Aug 12, 2006
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 pinnacleinn~0.jpg212 viewsBanner Elk was a playground for lowlanders from a very early date. This postcard is circa 1915.Aug 12, 2006
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