Souvenir Postcard Soldiers Memorial Edgerly Park Farmington NH
A close-up, colorized blue-green-brown postcard of the Soldiers Monument in Edgerly Park with part of the Thayer Bungalow property in the background . The location is on the northern part of Main Street at the juncture of Main Street and Bay Road. The monument, mature trees, shrubs, neighboring property, and clouds can be clearly seen in the middle ground and background of the photo.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
Condition: Spotting on face of postcard.
FHS-Kyle Leach
G.W. Morris Portland, Maine
G.W. Morris Portland, Maine
Early 20th Century
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
Postcard To Mr William Yeaton of Farmington (Back)
Postcard to Mr William Yeaton of Farmington NH from F. M. Dore. The letter is to tell his Uncle that a relative had died of pneumonia and that they were not sure when the funeral would be held. The postcard is postmarked from Woloeboro, NH and has a date of 1910. The stamp used to send the postcard has either fallen off or was taken off. The photo on the front side is of the Congregational Church in Milton, NH.
Condition: Good. Some wear and discoloration. There is an inch tear on the upper right side when viewed from the front.
FHS-Kyle Leach
J. H. Willey, Milton, NH # 13-Made in Germany
J. H. Willey, Milton, NH # 13-Made in Germany
Circa 1910
Souvenir Postcard Town Hall Farmington NH
Black and white souvenir postcard of the Old Town Hall on the site of the destroyed Farmington Opera House. The view is of the front and both sides of the building facing the Old Town Hall. The two story building, with an internal mezzanine or balcony is brick with white wooden trim. It has many double high windows on the front and both sides. The facade is done in Greek Revival style with a four column, double story portico with a small, angled roof. A set of double doors greet anyone ascending the three steps. Each front double door has a half semi-circle window above it. Mature trees are seen lining Main Street and surrounding buildings can be seen in the background. Two vehicles can be seen in the photo. Two memorial markers flank the front walkway.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Merrimack Postcard Company Haverhill Mass.
Merrimack Postcard Company Haverhill Mass.
Mid 20th Century
Farmington NH Nature Souvenir Postcard By River With Fenced Road
Farmington NH souvenir postcard nature by a river with a fenced Road. Divided back style, colorized. Untended woodland in the background, a river in the right middle to foreground, and finally a tended road with flowers, in Farmington, NH . The road is to the left of the card to the foreground and has some trees along it and a fence lines it to the right side. In the distance another car can just be made out and a building of some kind further still. Postcard has footnote at bottom front which says " Greetings from Farmington N.H." Size: 3.5" x 5.5" FHS-Kyle Leach
Metropolitan Lithograph Company, Everett ,Massachusetts
Metropolitan Lithograph Company, Everett ,Massachusetts
Odd Fellows Block Souvenir Black & White Postcard
Odd Fellows Block black & white Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. The front photo is taken facing down Central street toward Main Street, specifically focusing on the Odd Fellows Block and other buildings close to the intersection of Central and Main. Most of the buildings appear to be in their original states, as many are no longer standing or have been altered due to fires. Information printed at the bottom top lists "Odd Fellows Block , Farmington, NH." Non-divided back card.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Metropolitan Lithograph Company, Everett ,Massachusetts
Metropolitan Lithograph Company, Everett ,Massachusetts
Souvenir Postcard Congregational Church Farmington NH
A blue-green-brown colorized souvenir postcard of the First Congregational Church of Farmington NH. The postcard photo focuses on a left side view of the church, at the turn of Main Street, coming into downtown, and surrounding locations of the church along main Street. Local businesses and other buildings are visible from the view, as are many, large trees, shrubs, and electrical poles. An adjoining property, to the left, has a white fence.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Metropolitan News Company , Boston
Metropolitan News Company , Boston
Early 20th Century
Postmark on back is 1906.
Black & White Souvenir Postcard Congregational Church Farmington NH
A black & white postcard of the First Congregational Church of Farmington NH. The postcard photo focuses on a left side view of the church, at the turn of Main Street, coming into downtown, and surrounding locations of the church along Main Street. Local businesses and other buildings are visible from the view, as are many, large trees, shrubs, and electrical poles. An adjoining property, to the left, has a white fence.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Metropolitan News Company , Boston
Metropolitan News Company , Boston
Early 20th Century
Farmington High School Sepia Souvenir Postcard
A Farmington High School, colorized, brown- green souvenir postcard which is front facing center. To the left and right side of the building can be seen. It has been modified from when it was built, but easily resembles the earlier building in most ways. It is three stories with a front entrance. The windows have not been changed and their openings have not been enlarged yet. The front doors have a small porch, with front sloping the roof above which features a simple, small perpendicular a frame decoration atop it. Two, short chimneys on either side can be seen atop the main roof. The cupola is centered atop the building has been slightly altered from its original configuration. Trees and shrubs can also be seen in the postcard. A simple metal fence can also be seen in front of the building.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
New England Stationary Company
New England Stationary Company
Early 20th Century
Souvenir Postcard Odd Fellows Block Farmington NH
Odd Fellows Block sepia Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. The close-up photo is taken facing down Central Street toward Main Street, specifically focusing on the Odd Fellows Block and other buildings close to the intersection of Central and Main. Most of the buildings appear to be in their original states, as many are no longer standing or have been altered due to fires. The beloved metal fountain is in the original location dividing Central Street from Main in the middle, foreground. Information printed at the bottom top lists "Odd Fellows Block , Farmington, NH." The block was erected in 1896 and that is proudly displayed on the building. Electric lines and an electric pole can be seen. Divided back card.
The W.W. Roberts store is on the left corner of the block. The store was a all purpose household goods and pharmacy. Items offered included, but were not limited to: sodas, cigars, film, confectionery, drugs, medicine, and rubber goods, as advertised on signage outside the shop. Four people stand outside the shop in the photo under a striped awning, which provides shade to the frontage of the shop.
The Arthur L. Perkins shop was at the center of the block. A full service women's clothier had two front display bay windows. Items offered included, but were not limited to: dresses ,skirts, hosiery, gloves, and underwear as advertised on signage outside the shop. The shop has an awning similar to the Roberts store, but it is not extended.
Attached to the right was the one story addition which held Chesleys' Shoe store on one side and Edwin LeGro's Optican & Watch shop on the other side. each has one front window and a single door for each store. A horse drawn tanker can be seen sitting in front of LeGro's shop, with one attendant sitting on top of the tanker.
The only business that can be seen via signage in the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Noko Postcard Company
Noko Postcard Company
Early 20th Century