Description
This sepia-toned postcard depicts a bustling street scene on Washington Street, Napoleon, Ohio, looking west, showcasing buildings in light beige, brick red, and yellow. Cars and pedestrians fill the vibrant streetscape of this early 20th-century town. This vintage postcard, mailed from Napoleon, Ohio on November 1, 1917, offers a glimpse into the past.
Front Text (cleaned):
Washington St., looking west, Napoleon, O.
1201
Back Text (cleaned):
Dear Mrs. W,
Napoleon, Ohio
Nov. 1, 1917.
I received your card and was glad to hear from you. I thought you had forgotten me. I am feeling well. I am doing fine. How is the rest of the folks? I am going to write to Mabel one of these days.
Ever yours,
Yarnelle.
122 W. Willow St.
Wauseon, Ohio.







