Description
This vintage postcard shows a charming street scene in Zion, Illinois, featuring shops and parked cars. The muted colors evoke a sense of nostalgic Americana, showcasing a glimpse of life in 1950s Illinois. This postcard, mailed from Camp Brosins near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin in June of 1950, offers a delightful slice of mid-century life.
Front Text (cleaned):
McEwen, Illinois
Elijah Avenue, Sheridan Road, Zion, Illinois
Drugs
Don Department Store
Hardware
Dept. 9B499-N
Back Text (cleaned):
Jan,
Camp Brosins
Elkhart Lake, Wis.
June 9, 1950
We stopped in here on our way to beautiful, cold Lake Elkhart. The weather is nice but the water is plenty cold! Yesterday we ran our first mile. So you see that camp is in full swing. Bina's sleeping but she says Hi.
Hi to all;
Janiel
