Street Scene | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Street Scene

Street Scene | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Text on front reads: "Street Scene, Richland Ctr., Wis." Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks of a main street, with many businesses on each side. A street light is suspended above. Several horse-drawn buggies and wagons are parked on the right. Many businesses have awnings and signs, including, on the left: All America Shoes, Ward Lamberson, and further down the street, Coffland Bros. On the right the business signs are: W. Spickard, Moody & Company Real Estate, Samuel Huffman Flour, Feed & Groceries, and Boston Store. A sign near the roof of a building further down the street reads: "Union Block". Telegraph poles are on the left side of the street. The are hills in the distance.
DESCRIPTION
Text on front reads: "Street Scene, Richland Ctr., Wis." Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalks of a main street, with many businesses on each side. A street light is suspended above. Several horse-drawn buggies and wagons are parked on the right. Many businesses have awnings and signs, including, on the left: All America Shoes, Ward Lamberson, and further down the street, Coffland Bros. On the right the business signs are: W. Spickard, Moody & Company Real Estate, Samuel Huffman Flour, Feed & Groceries, and Boston Store. A sign near the roof of a building further down the street reads: "Union Block". Telegraph poles are on the left side of the street. The are hills in the distance.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:148681
Creation Date:circa 1909
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Richland Center
County:Richland
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Divided back. Stampbox indicates AZO Professional photographic paper, manufactured by Kodak, 1904-1918. Real Photo Postcard. #-11-1909.
SUBJECTS
Brickwork
Buildings
Commercial buildings
Clothing and dress
Central business districts
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Hills
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Storefronts
Stores, Retail
Telegraph
Signs and signboards
Clocks and watches
Horse-drawn vehicles
Pedestrians

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