Description
This sepia-toned postcard showcases a bustling Chicago street scene circa 1907, filled with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians amidst multi-story buildings. The back displays a one-cent stamp and postmarks from Chicago and Bryan. This charming early 20th-century postcard features a handwritten message from Olive to her Mamma, detailing their safe arrival in Chicago on September 14th, 1907.
Front Text (cleaned):
1625 Dearborn St. North of Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.
Dear Mamma,
We arrived safe. Sophia & Mildred met us at the depot. We are going to the city this afternoon and to the park. We are all well. Will tell you more when I write. Love, Olive
Back Text (cleaned):
Made in Germany.
A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York.
REC'D.
BRY
9 AM
SEP 15 1907
SEP 14
2-30 P.M.
51
37
CHICAGO
STATION
UNITED STATES
ONE CENT
Bryan
