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
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
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 Souvenir Postcard The Gray Family House
The F. S. Gray family house, black & white, Farmington, NH souvenir postcard. A large two story home, with extension to the south, and a small garage. It was painted a light color and had shutters, a wrap around front porch, and a box window. The house faced Main Street and was on the corner of Main and Union Street. Gray was an optician and jeweler and the family had rooms for let. Divided back postcard.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown, possibly F.S.Gray himself.
Unknown, possibly F.S.Gray himself.
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
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
Goodwin Library Hand Colored Souvenir Postcard
A hand colored souvenir postcard Farmington, NH with face featuring The Goodwin Library looking at the building's front, side profile from North Main Street. This two story Neo Classical, brick building is as it was originally built and does not have the back addition that would come later in the twentieth century. The Barker Block extension has not been built, so the north side of the library building does not touch the southern portion of the Barker Block building to the north. The windows in that north side are still in full view in this photo. The Pyhthian Block still stands behind the library building and the side of that building can be seen to the west side, behind library. Divided back postcard.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
The Roberts Store
The Roberts Store
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