Description
This colorful vintage postcard showcases the bustling Wichita intersection of Main and Douglas, the busiest corner in Kansas, featuring iconic buildings like the Schweitzer and Beacon Block. Streetcars and pedestrians fill the scene, capturing the vibrant energy of early 20th-century life. This charming 1910s postcard, mailed March 3, 1911, offers a glimpse into Wichita’s past.
Front Text (cleaned):
Wichita, Kansas. Intersection of Main St. and Douglas Ave., the busiest corner in the state of Kansas. Schweitzer Bldg. The Boston. Beacon Block.
Back Text (cleaned):
March 3, 19__
Dear Friend,
We had quite a snow the last day of February, about six inches deep. Hope to get a letter from you tomorrow.
From your friend, Ed Walker, Mo.
