Postcard from the USA!

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a scene at Mars, Pennsylvania. It is a borough located in Butler County in Pennsylvania. It was incorporated in 1895 but the exact origin of its unique name is not known. It has a population of about 1,700 people with an area of about 1.2 square kilometres. It has its own school system and its residents are often referred to as Martians. Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a scene with an amish farmer driving a team of horses and a wagon of corn shocks. There are many Amish communities in Pennsylvania, including the Amish Farm and House in Lancaster. The farm, which was originally given to the colonial governor by the founder of the state, is a major tourist attraction. It is the first Amish tourist attraction. Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a view of the city of Pittsburgh, which is located in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh has a population of 300,000 people and is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. It is sometimes referred to as the "Steel City" because of its many steel businesses and it is also sometimes called the "Bridge City" because of its more than 400 bridges. The city covers almost 60 square miles and its downtown sits at the confluence of three different rivers. Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a cool postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a view of the Cathedral of Learning, a historic landmark in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the defining structure of the University of Pittsburgh and at 163 metres, it is the tallest educational building in the world. It has over 2,000 rooms and it held its first class in 1931. Great recent stamps were used! Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a nice view of Kittanning, which is a borough in Armstrong County in Pennsylvania. It is located along the Allegheny River and its name comes from an Native American phrase for "the main river." It currently has a population of about 4,000 people and was first settled in the 18th century. Nice stamps were used! Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a ship called The Majestic, which is a 227 foot long ship. It is one of the ships of the Gateway Clipper Fleet, which is a fleet of ships that cruises the three rivers of Pittsburgh. The Majestic is the fleet's flagship and it can accomodate 1,000 passengers. The fleet offers sightseeing cruises, educational cruises, and dinner cruises. Thanks Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice postcard from the USA! The postcard shows a view of the city of Philadelphia with the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in the foreground. Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is also the country's fifth most populous city. It covers an area of about 367 square kilometres and has a population of about 1,500,000 people. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge traverses the Delaware River and has a length of almost 3,000 metres. Thanks Susan! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice card from the USA! The card shows the Pittsburgh Pierogy Race at the PNC Park baseball stadium. After the 5th inning of every home game, this race is held. Used were some great new commemorative stamps. Thanks Derek! 

Cover & Postcards from the USA!

Today I received a nice cover with postcards from the USA! The postcards were a state map card of Pennsylvania and a vintage poster of James Bond. Pennsylvania is known as the Keystone State because of its central location among the 13 original states. The poster is the UK poster from the 1963 movie From Russia With Love, a classic Bond film. Thanks Sarah! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a nice card from the USA! It shows an Amish roadside stand in Pennsylvania. Amish families set up roadside stands to sell their garden produce. Thanks Dana! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a great card from the USA! It shows the city of Pittsburgh viewed from the West End Overlook. Thanks so much Derek! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I received a cool card from the USA! It showcases an Amish family walking through a farm to go to a church service. There are still a lot of Amish in the state of Pennsylvania today. Thanks Tim! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I got a great card from Hershey, Pennsylvania in the USA. It is the home of Hershey's Chocolate World! I had a nice time visiting this place and it's so nice to get a postcard of it. Thank you so much Melody! 

Postcard from the USA!

Today I received a nice card of the PNC Park. This baseball stadium is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is the home of the MLB team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was opened in 2001. Thanks Derek!