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
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
Sepia Souvenir Postcard Central House Farmington NH
A sepia Central House souvenir postcard with a view of the front and 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. Three, tall chimneys can be seen atop the house. A house to the right and left can also be seen. A two horse, covered, carriage is waiting out front of the Central House and people appear to be in the carriage. Distinguishing features of the people are difficult to discern. An electric pole can be seen in the front of the Central House. The photo of the postcard has a Birch bark like border with a curl reveal.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.J Evans
W.J Evans
Early 20th Century
Sepia Souvenir Postcard Burtman Shoe Co. South Main Street Farmington NH
Sepia souvenir postcard Burtman Shoe Co. south Main Street Farmington , close to the the bend, facing northward. Sepia postcard labeled as" Burtman Shoe Co., Farmington, NH. " The photo seems to be taken from across the street from the factory. A fence, and an electric pole can be see in the foreground to mid ground. A tree stands at the center right of the middle of the photo. The entire front side of the Burtman Shoe Co. building can be seen in the back. All four stories can be seen and the flat roof has a rectangular cupola at the center.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
Color Souvenir Postcard North Main Street At Edgerly Park Farmington NH
Colorized blue-green-brown postcard of the Soldiers Monument in Edgerly Park with what will become the Thayer Bungalow property in the background . The location is on the northern part of Main Street at the juncture of Main Street, Bay Road, and Charles Street. The monument, watering station, mature trees, shrubs, neighboring property, and clouds can be clearly seen in the middle ground and background of the photo. An electric pole can be seen. Horses drawing a vehicle can be seen at the entrance of what is now Charles Street, in the distance.
On the divided back, Mrs.Rremick has written to Mrs. Yeaton of Springvale, Maine. She is requesting the knowledge of a visit of Mrs. Yeaton, so they may send her fare for the trip. The postcard was sent August 31, 1909.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.W. Roberts
W.W. Roberts
1909
Souvenir Black & White Postcard Odd Fellows Block Farmington NH
Odd Fellows Block black and white Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. The fairly close-up photo is taken facing down Main Street, south, 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 "on the square before the fire , Farmington, NH." 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. Much adverting and signage can be seen outside the shop. Five people are crossing the street.
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.
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.
In the upper floors of the building is C. H. Pitman Insurance and Real Estate. C. H. Pitman was also a public notary.
Other downtown buildings can be seen in the photo. Many large trees can be seen back center. The Barker Block is still standing and the First Congregational Church can be seen.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.W. Roberts
W.W. Roberts
Gift of Russell Wentworth 4/4/1952.
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