Description
Explore bustling Springfield, Illinois circa 1910, captured in this vibrant postcard showcasing its iconic metal arches and lively street scene filled with horse-drawn carriages and a streetcar. The front features the prominent Herndon & Co. and a view looking north on Fifth Street. A charming handwritten message on the back, postmarked October 20th, shares personal news from Girard, Illinois.
Front Text (cleaned):
IN
Herndon & Co.
Looking north on Fifth St.,
Springfield, Ill.
Back Text (cleaned):
Postcard
Girard
Oct 20
5 PM
Girard, Ill.
Miss Coral,
How are you? We are doing well ourselves. I am in the cornfield. So many good things to do that I am afraid I will make myself sick. Almost froze this morning; the sun is shining & think it is getting warmer. How are you? Miss Coral Gibson, Sophia St, Plymouth.
