Description
A vibrant 1950s street scene in Freeport, Illinois, bursts with color, showcasing classic cars and brick buildings sporting lively signage like “Elvis Presley Cocktail Lounge” and “Zenith Radio Television Stereophone.” The postcard, light beige with blue and purple accents, features a July 5, 1960 postmark. This charming keepsake from the 1960s offers a glimpse into a bygone era.
Front Text (cleaned):
BLATZ
LIFTS
ELVIS PRESLEY
COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Florence's DINING ROOM
ZENITH Radio Television Stereophone
BINGWAYS
ROGWAYS
FRIGIDAIR APPLIANCES
Back Text (cleaned):
July 5, 1960
View shows Galena Street, Freeport, Illinois.
Photography by Elok
Hello Sibyl,
I hope you are not too hot. I am every day this morning. Had a wonderful time. Thunder storm at Tom's was wonderful. San afterwards. I had a good time in Madison. Tom enjoyed it as much as I.
Love,
Frances
68961-B
Rockford, Ill.
Miss Sibyl Suemnicht
526 Broadway East
Seattle, Washington 98102
