Description
This colorized postcard shows bustling Washington Street in South Bend, Indiana, circa 1911, with streetcars and pedestrians. It features the businesses of J.T. Renfranz, Tailor, and Romadka Bros., Trunks, Traveling Bags, Leather, Sample Cases. The message, mailed November 27, 1911, is addressed to Auntie & Ernada at 632 Portage Ave., South Bend, Indiana.
Front Text (cleaned):
5192 Washington Street, looking east from the J.M.S. Building, South Bend, Ind.
Renfranz, J. T.
Tailor
Romadka Bros.
Trunks
Traveling Bags
Leather
Sample Cases
Back Text (cleaned):
Hrs. C. F. Smith,
West Brome
Auntie & Ernada
632 Portage Ave.
So. Bend, Ind.
Nov. 27, 1911.
Dear Auntie & Ernada,
Glad to hear you're going bathing.
I live in Chicago. Going to come see you a day.
