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
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
Souvenir Postcard Richards Block Farmington NH
Sepia souvenir postcard depicting the Richards Block of Farmington NH. Richards Block is three stories tall with a square, windowed cupola atop. Taken from Main Street looking into the block, diagonally, where Main Street meets Central Street. Many local businesses may be seen and many vehicles are parked along the street. Many local signs can be seen in the foreground as well and the First Congregational Church in the background.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
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.
Souvenir Postcard Edgerly Park Soldiers Memorial Background Farmington NH
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, Bay Road, and Charles Street. The monument, a few signs, mature trees, shrubs, the Civil War canon, neighboring property, and clouds can be clearly seen in the middle ground and background of the photo. An electric pole can be seen but is mainly cutoff to the foreground right. There is also a tall flag pole behind the monument, but no flag can be seen flying.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Souvenir Postcard Company, New York & Berlin
Souvenir Postcard Company, New York & Berlin
Early 20th Century
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
Souvenir Postcard Barker Block Farmington NH
Souvenir Postcard Barker Block Farmington NH
A Barker Block blue-green-yellow-brown souvenir postcard depicting the Barker Block at Main and Central Streets. On the corner lot is a large, yellow, three story building with a square cupola atop, and a single chimney is visible. At the time of the photo it was the Boston Clothing Company. A two story, store front duplex is in the space to the left of the department store, where the Goodwin Library stands now.. The First Congregational Church stands in the background, left. The beloved metal fountain is in the original location dividing Central Street from Main in the middle, foreground.
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 in that fire.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
Condition: Some staining is visible on the church.
FHS-Kyle Leach
W.J Evans Farmington,NH
W.J Evans Farmington,NH
Circa 1900's -Pre -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
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
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.