Description
This sepia-toned postcard depicts Marion, Ohio’s Public Square, bustling with trolley cars, pedestrians, and bicycles under elegant arched supports. The Hotel Chelsea and The Marion National Bank are prominently featured, showcasing the city’s early 20th-century vibrancy. This postcard, postmarked September 6, 1913, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era.
Front Text (cleaned):
Hotel Chelsea, 129 Public Square, Marion, Ohio.
The Marion National Bank. Capital $200,000. Surplus $50,000.
Back Text (cleaned):
THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES.
Marion Sept 6, 1913
Dear Brother, sister, baby & Cynthia,
How are you all? We are all pretty well. Have heard from Ma; we got a card nearly a week ago saying she wanted to come home, so we are all worried about her for fear she is sick. Let us know if you have heard from her.
Albert, when can you come up to drill our well? We would like to have it drilled before we start building. Come up. We were at Bill's yesterday; the grandstand was awfully crowded there. In the races, probably 2 dead. Well, at least, a close call.
Mr. A. Phipps.
Marysville
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