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
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
1912 Souvenir Postcard The Wilson Rock
Souvenir Postcard of the Henry Wilson boulder is centered and trees are to the right and a hill to the left, with a few trees in the background. Handwritten information stamped, or print font at the bottom front list "The Wilson Rock." and printed number "96."
Written on back of card in pencil:
"96. Photographed October 27, 1912 by A. D. F. about 10:30 am. The Wilson Rock A.D.F"
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Photographed by A. D. F.
October 27, 1912
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
1914 Souvenir R C White Postcard Old Home Day Citizens In Car Front Old High School
Souvenir R C White postcard divided back style, sepia, showing Old Home Day- ladies finely dressed with a driver, in a car parked in Front of the old High School in Farmington, NH. In middle ground another car can be seen to the left and a horse drawn carriage to the right with a driver, two young girls, and a gentlemen by an American flag blowing in the wind.
Ladies in the automobile are identified on the back of the postcard as Ells Chandler, Bertha Dexter, Grace Pike, and Crisse Tanner. The Postcard is addressed to Evelyn Brooks; it is not clear if it was ever sent. 1904 is written on the corner and has been changed to read 1914. The card is printed with the phrase "Genuine Photograph by R. C. White Farmington, N.H."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
R C White
R C White
Circa 1914
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
Birds Eye View Central & Main Souvenir Postcard
Black and white, Farmington, NH postcard showing a birds eye view of Central Street and Main Street in downtown Farmington, facing north, up the Main Street hill, during the day. The Richards Block and Odd Fellows Block buildings can be seen in the photo in the middle-ground. The White Store can be seen. Some of what is left of the Barker Block, in the foreground, can be seen, after the fire took out all of that block, reducing it to rubble. The rubble has been cleared. Trees can be seen throughout the downtown, sans their leaves. A horse is hitched at the Farmington News building. A dozen people seem to be milling about the downtown. The shops appear to be open, as they have their awnings extended. The photo is post electrification. Divided back postcard.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Circa 1910
Black & White Souvenir Postcards Old Stone Lobby Farmington NH
A black & white souvenir postcard of the "Old Stone Lobby," downtown Farmington, NH. The black and white photograph focuses on the front of the building . The photo is smaller than the size of the postcard. A sister postcard 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
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
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
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