Bronze ring.

Terrier tie clip.

Painted Lake Eric cruiser.

Boston terrier with fancy ruffled collar.

Painted Indian.

Public Square litho on rouge box.

Pink cheeks and a pink sunset.

Greyhound.

Regal salt and pepper.

Army tank ashtray.

 Cigarette, anyone?

Little feet leather mocassins.

Greetings from Blake and Andrea

To:  Mrs. Mae Rose
1878 E 90th St
Cleveland Ohio

Postage:  3 cents











I love the idea of sending an unwrapped object with an address card attached. 

"Moccasins for little feet

made for dollies

ain't they neat!

Injuns made them

far away

I'm sending you a pair today."

Statue of Liberty Terminal Tower souvenir.

Terminal Tower replica.

I have not been able to find out much about the making and selling of souvenirs at the vast network of Union Stations that served the enormous American rail system during its heyday in the early and mid-20th century.


I do know that souvenir buildings are always a hit with tourists. And are manufactured still.

Always begin at the beginning: Burts Stationary Store letter opener.

I began my collection when I purchased a Burts letter opener many years ago.  I do not know where Burts was--I assume it was a store in the Terminal.

Although not strictly a Terminal Tower souvenir, meaning not sold by what I assume was a railroad souvenir shop that sold the many items I have collected, I'll include it here to show how the acquisition of one simple item can spark an entire collecting passion.

And if you were to ask me "Why the Terminal Tower?" -- I would say I really don't know. I am a Clevelander of a certain age, and I have fond memories of the Tower.

I also have a spot in my heart for mementos, keepsakes.