Description
Explore bustling Elizabeth, NJ, circa 1931, with this vibrant postcard showcasing its streets, buildings, and daily life. Notice the shops like Miles Shoes and Wolper’s New Store, adding a glimpse into the city’s past. This colorful scene, sent from a Broad Street vantage point, offers a snapshot of the 1930s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Dentist, East Jersey St., from Broad St., Elizabeth, N.J.
Miles Shoes
Montouri Carrots
Many Florist
Hotel Elizabeth Carteret
Wolper's New Store
Back Text (cleaned):
Hello Dick and Bill
Nov 25 1931
Boys, my neck is stiff from looking at skyscrapers. Broaden is fine and wish you guys were here to help me look.









