Description
Explore the bustling south side of Lafayette, Indiana’s Public Square, circa 1900-1910, with its horse-drawn carriages and streetcars passing by shops like The Fair and National Fowler Bank. This sepia-toned postcard showcases the era’s vibrant commercial scene, including clothing stores and even a Milwaukee-based business, G. Kropp Co. This undated postcard offers a glimpse into the city’s past.
Front Text (cleaned):
South Side of Public Square, Lafayette, Ind.
National Fowler Bank
Cloaks, Suits, and Millinery
The Fair
Boots, Shoes
G. Kropp Co., Milwaukee
Back Text (cleaned):
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