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Many of these cards were purchased on ebay, some were donated by classmates, and others were shamelessly plagiarized from unsuspecting ebay sellers who were demanding a king's ransom for them.
Cards and other images in this gallery are from the 1960 decade. If you grew up in the Gaylord area during this decade you will fondly remember many of these scenes. A few of the cards couldn't be accurately dated so we put them here because they appeared to be from this era.
Here's how to view them; click on the Thumbnail Panel numbers to select which set of thumbnails that you would like to view, then just click on the thumbnail image and the full-sized image will be displayed below. Postcard descriptions and captions will be displayed at the bottom of the full-sized image. To select a different decade, click on the Postcards icon in the upper right-hand area of the page and select a different one: |
Okay, so this isn't a postcard, but I had to put it somewhere. An interesting tiny blast-from-the-past.
Middle Pane: Left to Right - Nelly Schlang, Minnie Schlang - Unknown
Bottom Pane: Left to Right - Bob Schlang, Leo Schlang
Not a postcard but interesting nonetheless. The Chatter Box had GREAT hamburgers; the buns were buttered then grilled to a golden-brown.
Great fries and burgers.
 
Courtesy of eBay
 
AERIAL VIEW - Gaylord, Michigan - The county seat of Otsego County, located on highways US-27 and M-32, and the N.Y.C. Railroad. With more than 100 lakes and the Black, Sturgeon, Pigeon, Au Sable and Mainistee Rivers - the five noted trout streams - nearby, Gaylord is a popular gathering place for vacationists. Winter sports are also popular here. Gaylord is the highest point in the Lower Peninsula.
MURRAY'S SERVICE - I-75 and Old 27 - Gaylord, Mich. 49735 - "Go Worry Free, Travel Guaranteed. Go to Murray's Marathon, Get what you need." Rest Stop. Refreshment Center and Clean Rest Rooms. Sno-King Sales and Service. TRAILER SANITATION SERVICE. Your Marathon Men - Bob & Bill Murray - Phone 517-732-9962
   
That's a 1959 Ford in the background on the right!
 
VINS RUSTIC BAR AND RESTAURANT - On old U.S. 27 - 1/2 mile north of Gaylord, Mich. One of Northern Michigan's finest featuring a Family Dining Room famous for Char Broiled Steaks, Chop, Prime Ribs of Beef, Fish Dinners and Pizza. Dancing nightly, live music Fri., Sat., Sunday afternoons and evening. You are always welcome to enjoy the finest food and drinks at Vin's. - George & Bernice Wilson, Proprietors
 
LOST VALLEY BIBLE CAMP - Assemblies of God - 3 Miles West on M-32 - Gaylord, Michigan 49735
 
GET IT ALL TOGETHER AT GARRETT OF GAYLORD - RESIDENTIAL - RESORT - COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES - GARRETT REAL ESTATE - 316 WEST MAIN ST. - GAYLORD, MICHIGAN 49735 - Phone 517-732-2011
BOB & STAN'S Gulf Servicenter - GAYLORD, MICHIGAN - located on Main Street (M-32), near I-75 North and Southbound exits. This new concept in interstate servicenter design has large immaculate rest rooms, coupled with a unique travelers lounge which is equipped with the latest food vending appointments. The lounge, which is the focal point for this new facility, is aptly named "THE TRAVELER'S LOUNGE" as it also serves as lobby and waiting room for Greyhound Bus patrons. The service area in the rear is large enough and equipped to handle from the largest Turnpike Semi Freighters and Greyhould Scenicruisers to the family automobile.
 
ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM ~ Gaylord, Mich. - Come see this beautiful collection of Restored Automobiles, 1909 up. Antique furniture, dishes, clocks, lamps, etc. Blacksmith, carpenter, logging and farm tools. Scale model gristmill and sawmill. Many more historical displays being added. It's educational and full of memories. Open all year.
THE TEEN CHALET ~ One mile west of Gaylord, Michigan on M-32 ~ Dancing - Pool - Snacks ~ Northern Michigan's Newest and Finest Facility for Young Adult Entertainment. We feature top Rock N Roll Bands all year around for your pleasure. It's tough.
TANZ HAUS NITE CLUB ~ For the Teenage and Collegiate ~ Located at Acme, Michigan ~ 7 miles No. of Traverse City, on Highway U.S. 31. For just about every teenager growing up in the area during the 1960s the Tanz Haus was Northern Michigan’s version of Detroit’s Grande Ballroom. It was a magical place created by two people who wanted a place for teenagers to be able to go to be teenagers, to be safe, and have a good time. It was a place we could go as teenagers and act like adults. Kids came from all over, and you got to meet a lot of people. It was a great era. There was no reason to get into any trouble out there, and no one really did. Founded by Elmer & Elsie Ogden, who help to make 25 years of young adult Rock and Roll MEMORIES! THIS IS A TRUE NORTHERN MICHIGAN COLLECTIBLE!
CALL OF THE WILD MUSEUM ~ This Gift Shop is well stocked with Moccasins, Deerskin Jackets, Leather Purses, Furs, and a large assortment of other intriguing gifts and souvenirs. This Wildlife Museum is off Freeway I-75, at GAYLORD, Michigan, near the Silver-blue Water Tower. ~ Open every day of the year.
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