Postcard from the USA!

Illustrated map of Indiana. This is an official Postcrossing card, US-4134012. Thanks Vicki!

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a view of the Memorial Union at Purdue University. Purdue University, which is located in the state of Indiana, was established in 1869. It is named after John Purdue, who donated land and funding to establish the university. The university is well-known for its engineering and science programs. 23 astronauts studied in Purdue, including Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. Interestingly, about one third of all of NASA's manned space missions have had a Purdue graduate on board. The card is an official Postcrossing card, US-2675982. Thanks Matt! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows an illustrated map of the state of Indiana, also known as the Hooiser State. Indiana is a state located in in the Midwestern region of the country. It is the 16th most populous state, with a population of about 6,500,000 people. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis and it was admitted to the Union on December 11, 1816. The card was postmarked in Indianapolis. Thanks Jaelen! 

Cover & Postcards from the USA!

Today I got a nice cover with a lot of postcards inside from the USA! On the cover, two beautiful ship stamps were used in addition to a stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the US Airmail Service. Twelve postcards were included inside! The postcards show scenes of Chicago, Park Ridge Hospital in North Carolina, barns of the Palouse area in Idaho, the falls at Yosemite National Park in California, the river at Kings Canyon National Park in California, the Berrien County Court House in Michigan, the Erie County Courthouse in Sandusky, Ohio, the Ingham County Courthouse in Michigan, the lighthouse at St. Joseph North Pier in Michigan, the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan, the Little Traverse Lighthouse in Harbor Springs, Michigan, and finally, the lighthouse in Michigan City, Indiana. Thank you very much Candy! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a cool postcard from the USA! The card commemorates the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500 race. It was held on May 28, 2006. Sam Hornish, Jr. won the race after overtaking another driver just before the finish line. this was the first time that anyone passed a driver on the final lap in order to win the race. Thanks Jaelen! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a cool postcard from the USA! The card shows a view of the entrance to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Every Memorial Day Weekend, fans flock to the speedway to witness the Indianapolis 500, a race of 200 laps. Thanks Jaelen! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice card from the USA! The card shows the Ballon Release, a tradition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Before the start of the Indianapolis 500, thousands of brightly colored balloons are released. The tradition was started in 1947. Thanks Jaelen! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a cool card from the USA! The card shows an aerial view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the state of Indiana. The first 500-mile race was held here in 1911. The Indianapolis 500, Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, and the United States Grand Prix are held here. These three are the largest single day sporting events in the world. Thanks a lot Lisa! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice card from the USA! The card shows multiple views of the state of Indiana, including the world-famous Indy 500 race. Also shown are the State Capitol in Indianapolis, a covered bridge, and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Thanks Jaelen!