1908 Knights Of Pythias Block & Farmington Bank Central Postcard
A 1908 colorized postacard featuring the three story Knights of Pythias Block and two story, with full attic, Farmington Bank located close to the juncture of Main Street and Central Streets. Electric lines and poles can been seen and partial views of carts are seen in the street. The first floor of the Pythian Block was inhabited by a sweet shop on the left and a full service movie house on the right. Advertising can be seen on the wallls and on a-frame sandwhich boards ouside the first floor.<br /><br />The back of the card is used and has an adressee, Mr. A.D. Hifield and Farmington, NH adresss and a note that says: <br /><br /><em>"Friend Dean, I will send this card to remember me in RO. Will be up Wednesday night on the last train if nothing happens. From an old friend. I.C.E</em>"<br /><br /><br />Postcard Size 3.5" x 5.5"<br /><br />Condition: Good<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach
Roberts Drug Store
Roberts Drug Store
Circa 1908
The Bloskey Collection
1913 Farmington NH Doll Postcard
A colorized 1913 Farmington, NH doll postcard with text and image. The text of the card reads, "the girls play with dolls in Farmington, NH," and " I know a doll there that wants to play with you." The two sentences are separated by a bolded " Farmington NH,'" which is placed in front of a blue triangular flag. The image of the post card is a drawing of a young Dutch girl in stereotypical, old world, traditional dress, shoes, and traditional head covering, the Volendam. She is holding a doll in her hands that resembles her. The back of the card is used and has a name and address and a simple statement, "to cousin Laura from cousin Grace."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS- Kyle Leach
Circa 1913
The Bloskey Collection
Greetings From Farmington Postcard
Embossed and glittered "Greetings from Farmington" postcard. The postcard is a bright, light green color and fades to almost white at the top of the card. The words are embossed and glittered for effect. The word " Farmington " is flanked by embossed floral work.
Condition: Good
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
The Bloskey Collection
Pages Tavern Building Colorized Souvenir Postcard
A colorized souvenir postcard of the Pages Tavern building. This building was formerly known as the Central House. This card has a view of the front side of the house. The house is three stories, with the lower floors covered with open porches on the left and front of the house, with low balustrades. A tall chimney can be seen atop the house, though it is known to have at least three. A house to the left can also be seen as well as the steeple of a church. An electrical pole can also be seen in front of the building.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
Condition: Good
FHS- Kyle Leach
Commercial Chrome
Commercial Chrome
Early 1900's
The Bloskey Collection
An Embroidered J S Paris Postcard Sent To Mrs Frank Martineau Farmington NH
A hand embroidered, color silk, J S Paris postcard sent to Mrs Frank Martineau on Bridge Street, NH, with best wishes from Fred. Mr and Mrs Martineau are mentioned in the Farmington historical record, but not in association with a Bridge Street. The silk embroidery is of the sun coming over the horizon surrounded by vegetation of some kind with a line of leaves and flowers below them. Also embroidered underneath this motif is a saying: "Greetings from the Trenches." This was a common saying from the first World War.
This item is stained over the whole body of the object, on both sides. The writing on the back of the card is fading, or completely obscured, though the embroidery is in fair condition given the age of the item.
FHS-Kyle Leach
J S Paris
J S Paris
Circa 1914-1918
Donated by Joann Doke
Black & White Postcard Central Street Farmington NH
Postcard, in black and white, showing Central Street in Farmington NH. The photo on the card was taken near the Main Street - Central Street junction, facing west. Clearly seen in the photo are the Esso Station, the Central Hotel, the Super IGA Market, Strand Theater, in the Pythian Block, and many other notable features of Central Street.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Fairbanks Card Company Brookline MA
Fairbanks Card Company Brookline MA
Circa 1940's
Donated by Joann Doke
Color Souvenir Postcard Looking Down Main Street Farmington NH
Two colorized souvenir postcards looking down Main Street, Farmington NH, focusing on the area of the juncture of Central and Main. Each is from the same vantage point, but differences between the two are quite noticeable. Each is post electrification. Given the Barker Block is missing in the second postcard the first would be before the 1910 Barker Block Fire and the second post 1910 Barker Block fire. The Nute -Dole -Waldron Factory can be seen, first building on the left and the Richard's Block, third building on the left. the Congregational Church is center in both postcards.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Circa 1910
Sabine Home Charles Street Black & White Souvenir Postcard Farmington NH
A black & white souvenir postcard of the Sabine home on Charles Street in Farmington, NH. A typical New Englander, The Sabine home was two full stories, plus the attic space. The building has a small covered front entrance and two bay windows, one over another, in the front right. There is a single window, which is covered, in the attic floor and it is unknown if this was used for storage or sleeping space. The side of the house offers many windows and a side entrance via a covered open porch and further back covered screened porch. Detail work, beams, fretwork, and decorative shingles all appear to be in very good condition and well maintained. The house has two chimneys. The house also has a three story, attached, carriage house to the right. Flowers, shrubs and other plantings pepper the front and side yard. A young girl, wearing a dress, stands on the top step of the side porch looking toward the camera.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
1910 Barker Block Fire Sepia Souvenir Postcard Farmington NH
A Barker Block colorized souvenir postcard depicting the fire at the Barker Block at Main and Central Streets. The wreckage in the foreground is enormous. The businesses lining Main Street can be seen in the background with dozens of people in front of them and a few people are in the foreground looking at the damage. The trees lining Main Street have no leaves confirming the January date. The First Congregational Church stands in the background, right undamaged. The 1910 fire destroyed the Barker Block as well as the adjoining E. T. Wilson Block. The W.F. Thayer block was also severely damaged.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.J Evans
W.J Evans
Circa January 1910
Sepia Souvenir Postcard Old Stone Lobby Farmington NH
A sepia souvenir postcard of the "Old Stone Lobby," downtown Farmington, NH. The sepia photograph focuses on the rear of the building. The photo is smaller than the size of the postcard. A sister photograph in the collection appears to be from a different period as the planting and trees surrounding the stone lobby do not match one another. The lobby was at the juncture of Church and Union Streets.
The stone lobby was to be finished by noon on October 6, 1859. It was commissioned by Colonel Louis Bell. The cost of the land, labor and structure was either $175 or $375. There are two competing documents on this. If it had not been completed by that date by William H. Sampson, the town Stonemason, would forfeit $10 weekly until complete. It was never finished as intended, as the American Civil War began during construction.
First intended as a jail to temporarily hold county accused, then intended to be used to temporarily hold town lawless. It is unclear if it was ever actually used for either of those purposes. The building was used for livestock. It was razed and the stones repurposed in 1950.
It is said the structure was 10" by 10' and about 6.5' high. Inside two spaces 2' by 6' were on one side. It had 2' windows and 3/4" iron bars over the windows and doorway.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach