Description
This colorized postcard showcases a bustling Adams Street in Peoria, Illinois, circa 1900-1910, featuring a streetcar, horse-drawn carriages, and lively pedestrians. The scene is captured on a cream-colored postcard with teal lettering, indicating domestic and foreign postage rates. Made by the Independent Five & Ten Cent Stores, this charming view offers a glimpse into Peoria’s past.
Front Text (cleaned):
Lyric Comodel, Adams Street, Peoria, Ill.
Back Text (cleaned):
MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT FIVE & TEN CENT STORES.
THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES
Dear P. C. Friend,
How is the weather?
I hear that it is rainy
here in Peoria and it
is pretty cold.
Don't forget to
send your picture
next mail.
Remain your
P.C. Friend,
Frank Sweet
POST
CARD
PLACE
STAMP HERE
DOMESTIC
ONE CENT
FOREIGN
TWO CENTS
THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY
Luellay J. Beaut
A-7089
