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[Goldthwaite Parker Street Postcard]
Postcard from John Scott Jr. to Miss Lawrence Thompson that shows a view of a dirt street in Goldthwaite, Texas with houses on either side. A windmill is amidst the houses to the right and two individuals are visible walking in the bottom half of the photo. "Parker Street" is written at the top left of the post card about the photo. The message written on the bottom edge of the postcard reads, "Did you get the pictures I sent you? What kind of a time are you having Answer soon Goldthwaite, Tex 6/2/07 Jno. Scott Jr."
Date:
June 2, 1907
Creator:
Scott, John, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rogers, Texas Main Street]
Postcard of the north side of Main Street in Rogers, Texas, lined with buildings. A typed note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "This is the main street of our big city of Rogers. Adolph."
Date:
June 27, 1907
Creator:
Hendrick, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Lois Matlock, June 17, 1908]
Postcard sent to Lois Matlock with an illustration depicting a man walking up to a woman and being surprised by her appearance once she moves out from behind her umbrella; the caption reads: "Things Are Not What They Seem." There are also random notes throughout the card, including names placed above the man and the woman.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Presbyterian Church]
Postcard of a black and white photograph of the Waco First Presbyterian Church, a large brick building with a tower and stained glass windows, surrounded by trees with a light blue colorized sky in the background. Printed on the front of the postcard: "First Presbyterian Church, Waco, Texas." There is a handwritten note on the front of the postcard that reads "Mrs Markquart" and a longer handwritten note on the back of the postcard.
Date:
June 1908
Creator:
Marquardt, Luise
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tarrant County Courthouse]
Postcard of the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas. Handwritten note on the front of the postcard is addressed to Lou Rayburn and tells of the author's plans to travel to El Paso.
Date:
June 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of North Texas Hospital for Insane]
Postcard of the main entrance of the North Texas Hospital for the Insane in Terrell, Texas. Handwritten message on the front of the postcard from Tom Rayburn to Lou Rayburn expresses his desire for her to see the buildings.
Date:
June 1907
Creator:
Rayburn, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to George Pendexter Showing Kendallville, Indiana Fire Department and City Hall]
Postcard to George Pendexter with a photograph of the city hall and fire station in Kendallville, Indiana. There are some men standing outside of the building and one man is sitting on a carriage being pulled by two horses.
Date:
June 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of No. 1 Engine House at Battle Creek, Mich.]
Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at their No. 1 Engine House. The fire department is lined up outside the building with their horse-drawn fire engines. The brick building has three floors, three garage doors at its base, and a belfry at its back.
Date:
June 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of the Owosso, Michigan Fire Department]
Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a photograph of company #1 in the Owosso Fire Department. There are two horse-drawn fire wagons on either side of the picture, the one on the left is loaded with ladders and the one on the right appears to have a steamer engine in the back of it. There are also six firemen photographed, two are seated on either wagon while the other four are standing in between the two wagons.
Date:
June 24, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Firefighters Evacuating a Building, Berlin, Germany]
Postcard of Berlin's fire department evacuating a three-story building, with ladders set up to access its windows and rooftop. A few firemen are seen holding ropes taut to and from one of the windows, allowing someone to zip-line from the window to the ground.
Date:
June 21, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Side View of the Number 3 Fire Station in Battle Creek, Michigan]
Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a photograph of the number 3 fire station in Battle Creek, Michigan. This station is made up of an assortment of stones, and has a cylindrical tower built into the side of it.
Date:
June 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Department, Indianapolis, Indiana]
Postcard of a fire department at a station, lined up with (from left to right) a hose wagon, a fire engine, and a hook and ladder. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "This is the only card I have so far been able to [...] the Fire Dept. Should I find more, will send them to you."
Date:
June 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Flying Squadron at Springfield, Mass.]
Postcard of the Springfield Fire Department in four automobiles at a fire station. The station's garage doors (from left to right) are labeled, "Chemical B." and "Hose Co. No. 7." On the back of the postcard, a handwritten message from the sender says, "I am sending you a card I owned at Springfield, Mass. [...]"
Date:
June 18, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, June 24, 1909]
Postcard with a photograph of the Goshen Fire Department in Goshen, Indiana posing for a picture outside the residence of W. J. Latta. There are three separate horse-drawn fire wagons in this picture, on the far right is the solo passenger wagon, the wagon with the large water hose is in the center, and the wagon carrying the ladders is on the far left; all together there are five firemen in the picture.
Date:
June 24, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Battle Creek Fire Station No. 2]
Postcard of the Battle Creek Fire Department at a two-story fire station. The fire fighters are standing with their two horse-drawn vehicles outside of their respective garages. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I am always glad to exchange any courtesies with my comrades, and a I mail you cards [...] fire stations. [...]"
Date:
June 6, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Fire Fighters in an Automobile]
Postcard of four fire fighters in a small automobile. The front of the vehicle is labeled, "W.F.D." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten note that says, "Thanks for your postal."
Date:
June 1, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, June 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter regarding Smith's sending of more fire departments. The photograph on the back of the card shows the fire department in Gary, Indiana; the main focal point of the picture is the automobile in the center which has a large bell attached to its front. There are eight men standing or sitting in this car, and a few more men standing in the distance on either side of the truck.
Date:
June 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire at Portland City Hall]
Postcard of a fire at Portland City Hall. The flames have spread through the building's upper floors and the neighboring building on the left. Icicles are visible on the side of the city hall and part of a smaller neighboring building on its left. People in brown coats are visible in the street, and long hoses are running along the ground. On the back of the postcard, a handwritten message says, "Excuse delay - but I have been unable to find any fire department cards. This was the nearest I could come to it. Would be pleased to send you other kinds of card views - buildings, etc. if you wish. Many thanks for card sent - Edna Griffin."
Date:
June 24, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Number 4 Fire Station in Battle Creek, Michigan]
Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a photograph of the number 4 fire station in Battle Creek, Michigan. This station has a prominent cylindrical castle-like feature in the front, and a large opening where the garage is.
Date:
June 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire at the Delaware Hotel, Mineral Wells, Texas]
Postcard of the burning of the Delaware Hotel. The town's fire department is trying to extinguish the flames, as seen by the hose leading from the wagons in the bottom right corner of the image. A large crowd is watching the event unfold from the left. Despite the image being black and white, the smoke has a slight red tint to it. The back of the photograph has a handwritten note from the sender that says, "[...] This is the nearest thing to a fire wagon here, so I sent it. [...]"
Date:
June 20, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing the Wading Pond and City Park, Houston, Texas]
Postcard with a tinted photograph Wading Pond at City Park in Houston, Texas. The photograph shows kids standing in the water in front of a fountain, there are other people standing near a pedestrian bridge; the text on the back says: "I can handle Will Harry & Jack [] will send them a postal in the near future."
Date:
June 24, 1908
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mamie Collins from D. W. Shivers, June 28, 1907]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins from D. W. Shivers in Irene, Texas with an illustrated picture of four girls all wearing dresses and rags on their head; the caption underneath says: "Little Gossips." The note on the back of the card says: "Hello how are you by this time. Didn't believe it did you?
Date:
June 28, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of Harry and Mayme Bahl]
Postcard from Harry and Mayme Bahl in San Antonio, Texas to Mayme's sister in Central City, Nebraska. The note on the back discusses their having received a present with more things coming. The photograph on the other side shows Harry and Mayme posing behind a fake boat and wearing nice clothes and hats.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Bahl, Mary Florence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters, June 26, 1907]
Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with a red heart glued to the front and "Heart of Valparaiso Ind." written in its center; on the inside of the heart is a small picture of a building a a note reading: "why not write to me?" The card also features three photographs of different locations around Valparaiso, Indiana; also included is a long photo strip with various buildings, streets, geographical features, etc. in and around the town.
Date:
June 26, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History