Description
Commercial Street in Atchison, Kansas, bursts with life in this colorized postcard, showcasing red brick buildings, awnings, and bustling streetcars. The vibrant scene depicts a bustling street looking east, as detailed on the postcard’s front. This fascinating glimpse of Atchison’s Commercial Street dates back to approximately the 1910s.
Front Text (cleaned):
625
COME
INTENSE
COMMERCIAL STREET, LOOKING EAST, ATCHISON, KANSAS.
BOSTON STORE
Back Text (cleaned):
Dear Miss Pollard:
We had quite an exciting day. Our main building burned and is sparkly but fine. Five other buildings burned to the ground. Other buildings caught [fire] but were saved. All went out from Chautauqua so did not have any until night. We are here.
Proctorsville, Vermont
