Description
Explore Main Street, Westfield, New York, circa 1910-1920, as depicted on this charming vintage postcard featuring early 20th-century architecture and parked automobiles. The Thomas Cash Department Store is prominently featured along the street. This colorful postcard is a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, complete with a message recounting a speeding ticket and a promise of reform.
Front Text (cleaned):
1. Main Street looking east, Westfield, N.Y.
Thomas Cash Department Store
Back Text (cleaned):
THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES.
Miss Jackson,
Got caught speeding in this town. Had no extra cash, so they're giving me a rap at the county jail. Believe me, those few hours really made me want to do better. I'm reforming once I clear up my past. Thanks for the inspiration! I'll be seeing you again.
Signed,
Joe Godfrey.
THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY.
Miss Virginia Lee Jackson
Fredonia Normal School
N.Y.
