Description
This sepia-toned postcard showcases a charming view of State Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, circa 1909, showing early 20th-century architecture and horse-drawn carriages. The card, addressed to Miss Bessie Pogson in Avonia, Pennsylvania, features a “Made in Germany” marking. This early 1900s postcard offers a glimpse into Erie’s past, sent with birthday wishes from George S. Epp on May 7th, 1909.
Front Text (cleaned):
State Street, looking north from 12th Street, Erie, PA.
William Urni Giand
Electric Automobiles
Ark 5
Badilld Building
Back Text (cleaned):
429 Harry H. Hamm, Erie, Pa.
Made in Germany.
THE
SERIES
POSTCARD
MAY 7
2 PM
1909
Wishing you many happy returns of the day.
George S. Epp.
Miss Bessie Pogson
Avonia, Pa.
