Description
Explore bustling Springfield Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, circa 1911, as captured on this vibrant postcard. See the streetcars, pedestrians, and a variety of shops including C.H. Schmidt’s establishment offering furniture, drugs, stoves, and shoes. This charming postcard, featuring a “Shoe Caring Sale,” offers a glimpse into early 20th-century life.
Front Text (cleaned):
Springfield Avenue, Newark, N.J.
C. H. Schmidt
Furniture
Drugs
Schmidt
Signs
Stoves
Bolts & Shoes
Boots & Shoes
Shoe Caring Sale
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Back Text (cleaned):
Newark May 5, 1911.
Jag är kvar på samma plats.
Din Karin Ar…
…skall snart skrifva.
D. F. Tack för brevet.
