Black & White & Color Souvenir Postcard A Bit of South Main Street Farmington NH
A black & white and a colorized blue-green-brown, souvenir postcard of South Main Street facing north into the bend in Farmington, NH. The Eastman house and Edgerly factory and Edgerly house can be seen in the middle ground, very clearly. The lower portion of the First Congregational Church can be seen in the distance, through trees. A fence and electric poles can be seen in the foreground to mid ground. Trees in various stages of growth are also present.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
B&W: W.J. Evans
Color: C.W. Whitehouse
B&W: W.J. Evans
Color: C.W. Whitehouse
Early 20th Century
Souvenir Postcard The Turn Cocheco River Farmington NH
Sepia souvenir postcard Of "The Turn" of the Cocheco River in Farmington NH. The falls can be seen very clearly as well as the vegetation on the banks of the river. The water appears to be swiftly moving and the trees and shrubs have leaves so the photo was taken some time during the growing season.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
C.B. Tucker
By C.B. Webster & Company, Boston
C.B. Tucker
By C.B. Webster & Company, Boston
Early 20th Century
Farmington Inn - Roosevelt House Color Souvenir Postcard
A brown-green colorized postcard of the Roosevelt House, also known as the "Farmington Inn." The souvenir postcard has a view of the front and side of the house, with a brick facade, which was located on Central Street. The house is three stories, with only the lower first floor covered with an open porch, with stairs in front and to the right side, with low balustrades. Chairs line the porch. Three, tall chimneys can be seen atop the house. A house to the left can also be seen. A sign on pole which reads " Roosevelt House," stands out front, center. A few trees can also be seen. A small side porch is located on the right side and resembles the front porch.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
C.W. Whitehouse
C.W. Whitehouse
Early 20th Century
Souvenir Color & Black & White Postcard South Main Street Farmington NH
Two souvenir postcards showing the same view of South Main Street, on the bend, facing south. One colorized & one black & white postcard labeled as" South Main Street, Farmington NH. " The photo seems to be taken, on the street, between the Eastman and Edgerly houses. A fence, electric poles, a lamp, and hydrants can be see in the foreground to mid ground. Trees in various stages of growth are also present. Most notably the side of the J.F. Cloutman Shoe Factory building can be seen in the middle ground, to the left. All four stories can be seen and the sloped roof and a large chimney can be seen. A fire in 1918 will all but destroy this building and it will be replaced in 1919.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Colorized card: W.L. Peavey, Farmington, NH
B&W card: New Englamd Stationary Company Boston, Mass
Colorized card: W.L. Peavey, Farmington, NH
B&W card: New Englamd Stationary Company Boston, Mass
Early 1900's
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
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
First Congregational Church Souvenir Postcard
A First Congregational Church black and white souvenir postcard. Taken in downtown Farmington, NH from the town center looking down south Main Street. The front of the brick church(founded in 1848) can be seen as well as part of the north side of the building. The steeple is fully visible, as are two sides of the "Town Clock" residing in the steeple. Some of the stained glass windows can also be seen. Three cars can be seen in the foreground, as can electric lines and an electric pole. Three women, not facing the camera, can been seen walking in front of the church. Trees and shrubs can be seen behind and beside the church.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Fairbanks Card Company Brookline Mass.
Fairbanks Card Company Brookline Mass.
Mid 20th Century-Possibly Early 1960's
Souvenir Postcard South Main Street Farmington NH
Colorized blue-green-brown, souvenir postcard of South Main Street facing north into the bend in Farmington, NH. The Eastman house and Edgerly factory can be seen in the background, very clearly. The First Congregational Chuch steeple can be seen in the distance, over trees. A fence, electric pole, and three people can be seen in the foreground to mid ground. Trees in various stages of growth are also present. Most notably part of the front side of the J.F. Cloutman Shoe Factory building can be seen in the middle ground, to the right . All four stories can be seen.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Frank W. Swallow Postcard Company
W.J. Evans
Frank W. Swallow Postcard Company
W.J. Evans
Early 20th Century
Main Street Looking South Farmington NH
A colorized Main Street postcard looking south toward downtown Farmington from " The Hill" on north Main Street. Homes line the road on each side. Trees line most of the road on both sides and are leafed out implying spring or summer. Several fences can be seen as can several electric poles.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
Condition: Color is almost completely faded from the card.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Frank W. Swallow Postcard Company
Frank W. Swallow Postcard Company
Early 20th Century
Farmington NH Souvenir Postcards- North Main Street Looking South & Main Street Facing North
A divided, black and white Main Street postcard looking south toward downtown Farmington from " The Hill" on north Main Street. Homes line the road on each side. Trees line most of the road on both sides and are leafed out implying spring or summer. Several fences can be seen as can several electric poles.
A divided, black and white Main Street postcard looking north away from downtown Farmington to " The Hill" on north Main Street. Homes line the road on each side. Trees line most of the road on both sides and are leafed out implying spring or summer. Several fences can be seen as can several electric poles. At a distance, a horse drawn small buggy is coming toward the photographer.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Frank W. Swallow Postcard Company
Frank W. Swallow Postcard Company
Early 20th Century