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
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
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 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
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 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 Cloutman Electric Light Plant
Souvenir postcard Cloutman Electric Light Plant with divided back. Black and white souvenir postcard of the Cloutman Electric Light Plant Farmington, NH. Photo of the light plant is in center of the card embedded in a decorative bark like frame with a curled shaving at the top of the photo, in sepia brown. Postcard has footnote, bottom under photo, which says "Old Waldron Mill Farmington N.H" <br /><br />Postcard is inscribed in pencil via cursive along the curl and on the left side of the back, with the following two messages: <br /><br /><em>"The large building has been torn down to make the addition to Cloutman Shoe Shop. They are going to rebuild a better one."</em> <br /><br /><em>" I must say good night now Leatha 10-30 just go home from Union, Head over here from Boston tonight Look for me Saturday by 2 o' clock sure I may go to Toronto Canada on business by + bye hurry up and get well and come two I'll tell you about it Sat xx Orrie"</em><br /><br /> The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Orrie Mott East Rocchester<br /><br /> Size 3.5" x 5.5"<br /><br /> FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Circa 1910
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 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