SL2439 Evangelical Zions Church ADDIEVILLE, IL abt 1908 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Evangelical Zions Church Addieville, IL
Publisher or Manufacturer: Albert Hahn Co
Series or Number: N
Postmarked: Okawville, IL in 1908
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Addressed to: Mr Martin Rohlfing of St Charles, MO
Condition: large crease that starts in the center of the bottom edge and goes up towards the steeple and one in the lower right corner area, some corner/edge wear with color loss

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SL2489 Three Pagodas near ALTON, IL abt 1909 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: The three pagodas near Alton
Publisher or Manufacturer: St Louis News Co - Litho-Chrome
Series or Number: C8808
Postmarked: Alton, IL 1909
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Addressed to: Miss Lizzie Bewig of Millstadt, IL
Condition: minor corner wear
Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

SL2481 First Presbyterian Church ALTON, IL abt 1910 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: First Presbyterian Church, Alton
Publisher or Manufacturer: St Louis News Co
Series or Number: D2648
Postmarked: 1910
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Addressed to: Miss Lizzie Bewig of Millstadt, IL
Condition: minor corner wear

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

B05083 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Apple River IL Illinois postcard of the Presbyterian Church in Apple River, Il / divided back / unused / minor corner wear  

B05086 CATHOLIC CHURCH in Apple River IL Illinois postcard of the Catholic Church in Apple River, IL / divided back / unused / light staining to the face  

C08009 AURORA, IL US Post Office Illinois IL postcard titled: US Post Office, Aurora, Ill / Souvenir Post Card Co No 23137 / postmarked same in 1909 / to Mrs Henry Houghton of Peotone, IL from son Servil__  

SL2214 rppc House, family in BEARDSTOWN, IL abt 1909 Postcard: Illinois real photo
Titled: Beardstown, IL June 30 1909 on the back in the writers' hand - does have the stamp box which normally dates 1904 to 1918
Showing: 2 women seated in house chairs out front and a young girl with a ribbon in her hair, white stockings and a little boy with black stockings on
Publisher or Manufacturer: ?
Series or Number: N
Postmarked: N
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Condition: there appears to be a little extra paper as if from something else to the upper right hand corner area, minor corner wear

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SL2218 Pennsylvania Ave BELLEVILLE, IL abt 1910? Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Pennsylvania Ave Belleville, IL
Publisher or Manufacturer: ?
Series or Number: 13098
Postmarked: not clear but believe it to be from 1910
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Condition: minor corner wear

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SL2480 Walnut Hill Cemetary BELLEVILLE, IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Walnut Hill Cemetary, entrance Belleville, IL
Showing: the cemetery, beyond nice stone gates arch ways
Publisher or Manufacturer: Adolph Selige
Series or Number: 8044
Postmarked: N
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Condition: minor corner wear

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

SL2338 greetings from BELLEVILLE, IL abt 1908 Postcard titled: Greetings from Belleville, Illinois
Other info: post card, IL, hand dated 1908, embossed, glitter, United Art Publishing Co

**Note** They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so you will find pictures of the front and back of each card – instead of a listing of all aspects of the card (a very timely venture). Any problems on the card should be apparent visually - and this change will free up time, allowing a wider range of cards to be listed onto our web-site.

Also, pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards - so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

D08246 BELVIDERE, IL the First M E Church abt 1928 Illinois, IL postcard titled: First M E Church, Belvidere, IL / WM G Hoffman Pub #2912 / when looked at closely you can see the pixels / postmarked Poplar Grove, IL in 1928 / to Miss Ruth Hoag of Keeseville, NY

If card condition is important to you or if front/back views would help - send us the item # and your request and we will respond ASAP.

Plastic sleeves may cause distortion in pixs - also, stickers are not on the cards themselves nor are the 2 dark spots from the stand I use.
 

A09049 BLOOMINGTON, IL Miller Park Pavilion close up Illinois, IL postcard titled: Miller Park Pavilion, Bloomington, Ill / S H Knox and Co / postmarked same in 1909 with a flag cancel / to Mrs Anna Hilton of Petersburg, IL

If card condition is important to you or if front/back views would help - send us the item # and your request and we will respond ASAP.

Plastic sleeves may cause distortion in pixs - also, stickers are not on the cards themselves nor are the 2 dark spots from the stand I use.

 

505288_dpo a CAIRO, IL BEV map - bird eye view abt 1907 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Birds eye view of Cairo, IL
Showing: an aerial view that includes Missouri on railroad lines and places/things highlighted: such as; ARK & TEX RR / MO PAC RR / RR TRANSFER / MISSISSIPPI RIVER / C & ST RR / UNION DEPOT / HOTEL / CV & C RR / BANK / PO / OFFICE / PARK / CH for church / PARK / CV &C RR / ILLINOIS CENTRAL RR / C & St L RR / OHIO RIVER / C & N O RR / M & O RR / RR INCLINE / Made in England G P Eichenberger American Distributor / copyright City National Bank?
Postmarked: Carrsvilll, KY which is suppose to be Carrsville, KY which is a DPO cancel - but as you will see in the pix, it definitely has 3 Ls - total of 4 pixs
Divided/Undivided back: U
Used: Y
Addressed to: Mrs W S Cummings of Dennison, OH
Condition: a little staining and rounding of the corners - card stock is thick and there are a couple of light creases that you don't really even see

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

C08004 CHAMPAIGN, IL Womans Hall, University old pc Illinois IL postcard titled: Womans Hall, University of Illinois - Compliments of F K Robesons Dept Store, Champaign, Ill 407 – pm’d 1910  

B06481 Banner postcard CAPRON, IL abt 1912 Illinois postcard that has a felt banner with Capron on it and reads: Souvenir from Capron The Best town in the state / right side of the flag isn't stuck to the card but does lay flat / postmarked Capron IL in 1912 / Rock Island Post Card Co / to Miss Lottie Taylor of Rockton, IL / not sure if the felt was straight or if it has always been as it is now / some staining to the face, corner wear/jamming  

B06190 greeting from CARLINVILLE, IL heavy embossing Illinois postcard titled: Greetings from Carlinville, Illinois that is heavily embossed / divided back / postmarked Carlinville but it isn't clear / to Miss Bessie Kelly of Litchfield, IL / a little nicking of the color, corners are rounded with wear  

A10081 CARMI, IL the M E Church abt 1909 Illinois, IL postcard titled: M E Church Carmi, IL - 2314 / postmarked in 1909 / to Miss Elizabeth Fohill? of Flat Rock, IL

The majority of collectors are interested in the view that is on the card, and not the actual condition. Therefore, to save time this isn't detailed, but the pictures should speak for themselves.

Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing which looks like punch holes.

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B04100 - OIL WELLS in Centralia, IL CLOSE-UP Illinois linen type postcard / showing a close up of the wells and the works in front of them / postmarked Rantoul, Ill in 1940 / from I believe Bernard Houser to his parents - in it he states that while he was eating chow he heard a name that was familiar to him - HERSHEY BOY from his graduating class, Franklin Jefferies - it does have censored written on the back / addressed to A D Houser in Hershey, Penna / minor corner wear  

SL2453 South Seventh Street CHARLESTON, IL abt 1907 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: South Seventh Street Charleston, IL
Showing: a house that may or may not still be there
Publisher or Manufacturer: E C Kropp for W E Hill
Series or Number: N
Postmarked: Charleston, IL in 1907
Note gave a little insight as to how it must have felt to have had a photograph taken with one of the early cameras: Have just had my likeness snapped and have hardly recovered from the shock. Had the sun grins and I know we will all look nice.
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Addressed to: Miss Katherine French of Pocahontas, IL
Condition: a little corner wear

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

SL2457 Coles County Court House CHARLESTON, IL abt 1907 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Coles County Court House Charleston, IL
Publisher or Manufacturer: E C Kropp
Series or Number: N
Postmarked: 1907
Divided/Undivided back: U
Used: Y
Addressed to: Miss Katherine French of Pocahontas, IL
Condition: couple creases including the corners

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

R01130 CHICAGO, IL large letter card with kids in each Illinois, IL postcard titled: CHICAGO in large letters, with the faces of children filling up each letter / E C Kropp No 2791 / above the words Post Card states: The space above is reserved for Post Mark - this card being the first time that I have seen that stated on a postcard - so may be a collectible? / postmarked Chicago, Ill So Chi Sta in 1907 with a football killer with a 1 in it - has been over struck by the receiving mark / to Miss Josephine Balliet of Allentown, PA

The majority of collectors are interested in the view that is on the card, and not the actual condition. Therefore, to save time this isn't detailed, but the pictures should speak for themselves.

Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing which looks like punch holes.

If condition is important to you ask and we will send an email version directly - for your review.
 

R01159 CHICAGO, IL greetings from, multi view postcard Illinois, IL postcard titled: Greetings from Chicago with 3 different pixs: Michigan Avenue looking south from Van Buren street (a small tear in the top edge) - Marshall Field Retail Store State Street View and Floral scene, opposite conservatory Washington Park / no publisher listed

The majority of collectors are interested in the view that is on the card, and not the actual condition. Therefore, to save time this isn't detailed, but the pictures should speak for themselves.

Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing which looks like punch holes.

If condition is important to you ask and we will send an email version directly - for your review.
 

A10087 CHICAGO, IL LaSalle St Arch close up abt 1910 Illinois, IL postcard titled: LaSalle St Arch showing it close enough that you can see the details on it / note states that THIS ARCH IS JUST BESIDE THE ENTRANCE TO OUR HOTEL. A LITTLE OF WHICH IS SEEN ON THE LEFT / postmarked 1910 Chicago / to Mrs John Cook with Plainville, CT crossed out and Short Beach written in

The majority of collectors are interested in the view that is on the card, and not the actual condition. Therefore, to save time this isn't detailed, but the pictures should speak for themselves.

Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing which looks like punch holes.

If condition is important to you ask and we will send an email version directly - for your review.
 

500798 SIEGEL COOPER CO Chicago, IL in 1908 Illinois postcard titled: Siegel, Cooper and Co., Chicago - One of the largest department stores in the city. Fronting one block on State St., Chicago's famous retail business street 50-A / New York Postal Card Co / divided back / postmarked Ga_ion, OH in 1908, which I believe is Galion / to Mrs Elisabeth Baumann of Ravenna, OH c/o A H Tuttle from dau Lizzie / corner edge wear with color wear  

A06129 int of Hotel LaSalle CHICAGO, IL Illinois postcard showing the interior of the Louis XVI Dining Room of the Hotel LaSalle in Chicago / trademark of the Hotel LaSalle / unused / minor corner wear  

A06167 plaza, Grant Park, city abt 1944 CHICAGO Illinois linen postcard titled: World's most beautiful plaza, Grant Park, Chicago / back: The world's most beautiful plaza is located in Grant Park, twin drives leading from Michigan Avenue over decorative stone viaducts with stately pylons towards Buckingham Fountain. At the west approach are twin equestrian statues by the famous sculptor Ivan Mestrovic depicting the American Indian / pub by Chas Levy Circulating Co - made by Tichnor Bros, Inc / postmarked Chicago, IL in 1944 / minor corner wear  

A07038 Michael Reese Hospital CHICAGO IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Michael Reese Hospital, 29th St and Groveland Ave., Chicago
Publisher or Manufacturer: Franklin Post Card Co
Series or Number: 466
Postmarked: N
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: N
Condition: top left corner turning forward just a bit, others showing just a little wear

Note: Photos have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

A07054 beach, Jackson Park CHICAGO ladder back chairs Postcard: Illinois
Titled: beach at Jackson Park, Chicago
Showing: horse and buggies, people all dressed in long dresses and suits, there is even a couple of ladder back chairs with a couple of ladies sitting on them!
Publisher or Manufacturer: ?
Series or Number: N
Postmarked: 1910
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Condition: a light bending to the center of the card running top to bottom, light crazing to the face, lower left has the start to a bend, corner/edge wear with color loss

Note: Photos have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

A07092 Mentor Building, CHICAGO, IL abt 1912 Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Mentor Building, Chicago
Signs: Huylers / Robert Staedter Co Furs Cloaks Suits / Harings / Colonial Cloak Co

**Note** They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so you will find pictures of the front and back of each card – instead of a listing of all aspects of the card (a very timely venture). Any problems on the card should be apparent visually - and this change will free up time, allowing a wider range of cards to be listed onto our web-site.

Also, pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards - so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

B06019 RPPC Fourth Church of Christ Scientist CHICAGO Illinois real picture postcard titled: Fourth Church of Christ Scientist, Chicago, Ill 1010 with a man walking out front and there is a fire hydrant to the right of the building / This is a real Photograph from the studio of Charles R Childs, 153 La Salle St., Chicago, IL / back is written on, but no address or stamp / left corners have small bends  

B06151 Drexel Boulevard CHICAGO, IL abt 1907 Illinois postcard titled: Drexel Boulelard, South from 42nd St Chicago - Boulevard is spelled with 2 l's so if you collect typo errors! / V O Hammon Pub Co No536 / undivided back / postmarked Chicago, IL in 1907 / to Mrs W Sibbick of Buffalo / corner/edge wear with color loss  

B06194 multi view of CHICAGO, IL abt 1905 Illinois multi view postcard that shows: Lily Pond in Lincoln Park, Board of Trade building and the Chamber of Commerce building / undivided back / postmarked Wheaton, __ in 1905 / to Miss L Sibbick of Buffalo / small tear in the center of the bottom edge, top left corner missing part of it and there is some color loss as well, top right one has the start to a bend and others show some rounding  

B06449 rppc of house in CHICAGO, IL Illinois real photo postcard - picture is of a close up of a house in Chicago, I believe / to Frank Peck of Honor, MI from R A Howard?, with the note on the front saying: When in Chicago, you and Mrs Peck must not forget this place - with an arrow pointing to the house / If you are familiar with the families of that time, you may be able to figure out exactly where the house was located - there is a possibility that the name was Housand or something else, and I will send a copy of the signature if you want to figure it out yourself / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1911 with a 16 in the killer lines / top left corner has the start of a bend, others are just bumped  

C04088 PASSENGER TERMINAL interior Chicago Illinois postcard titled: Main Waiting room looking toward train concourse, Chicago and North Western Passenger Terminal, Chicago / 1923 - V O Hammon Pub Co of same / postally unused / card has a light crease and the corners show wear  

C04219 DAILY NEWS BUILDING in Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard / Curt Teich and Co., Inc / back: The Daily News Building is at Madison, Canal, Washington and the river, 25 stories in height, houses the plant and all editorial and business departments of the (there is 2 the-s together) The Daily News, The Studios of WMAQ, and other tenants / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1950 with HIRE THE HANDICAPPED IT'S GOOD BUSINESS as a killer block / addressed to Mrs Dorothy Bromley Havertown, Penna / minor corner wear  

C06086 bird eye view of CHICAGO abt 1916 Illinois postcard titled: Birds eye view Business District of Chicago New Passenger Terminal, Chicago and North Western RY in foreground / has M M Petti__ Chicago, which could be M M Pettite? / V O Hammon Pub Co - 1958 / postmarked Chicago, IL in 1916 / to Franklin Farrel 3rd / a little corner wear with the top left being the worse  

C06173 Park ent, old car with people CHICAGO IL monumen Illinois postcard titled: 596 Entrance to Washington Park, Chicago showing the monument, the entrance to the park and an old convertible car with spoked tires with a few people in it / the Acmegraph Co - UNCO / written on but not posted or addressed - hand dated 1913 / in the stamp box is is overstamped - Two for Five Cents / light creasing to the card, corners/edges show wear with color loss  

C06357 Michigan Ave buildings in CHICAGO, IL Illinois postcard titled: MIchigan Ave Looking North from Monroe Street, Chicago, IL / pub B Sebastian of same 16 / postmarked but the stamp and have of the cancelation is gone too / undivided back / to Toronto / corners all have small bends  

C08034 CHICAGO, IL Mercy Hospital old postcard Illinois IL postcard titled: Mercy Hospital 26th St and Calumet Ave, Chicago / unknown pub but it has No 218 and 60782 on the back / Not Used  

C08068 CHICAGO, ILEdgewater Beach Hotel abt 1919 Illinois IL postcard titled: Edgewater Beach Hotel 5349 Sheridan Road, Chicago – An Ideal summer and winter home – Commercialchrome no 50521 – pm’d 1919 – to Miss Helen Hardy of Des Moines, IA  

C08109 CHICAGO, IL Halsted Street Lift Bridge abt 1914 Illinois IL postcard titled: Halsted Street Lift Bridge, Chicago showing a real close-up / Acmegraph Co No 528 on face / postmarked 1914  

D05547 UNION STATION in Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard of the Union Station in Chicago, Il / wording over the building is: Union Station - Pennsylvania RR, Burlington Route, The Alton Road, Milwaukee RR / back: This majestic new railroad terminal occupies the entire block bounded by Jackson Boulevard, Adams Street, Canal and Clinton Streets. It furnishes accommodations to four railroads, The Pennsylvania; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy; Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific, and the Chicago and Alton Companies. The passenger station in itself is a massive rectangular edifice of white marble and with all improvements the total cost is about $65,000,000. / The J O Stoll Co - Curt Teich / divided back / unused / pointed corners  

EP0137_sta CHICAGO, IL Michigan Ave abt 1906 Illinois, IL postcard titled: Michigan Ave - Chicago, IL / Rotograph Co - #10135 / postmarked Elizabeth, NJ - STA A - in 1906

The majority of collectors are interested in the view that is on the card, and not the actual condition. Therefore, to save time this isn’t detailed, but the pictures should speak for themselves.

Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve, with our item number on the sticker - and not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there may be shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards.

If condition is important to you – ask and we will send an email version directly - for your review.
 

G03064~ IL, Chicago * 1911 BLACKSTONE HOTEL This is an old post card of the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, Illinois / there is an american flag on the top of the building as well as one that says blackstone & 2 near the enterances / back left hand edge has 192C / postcard is postmarked Chicago in 1911 / bottom left corner is wrinkled but you don't really see it and the 4 corners are bumped with color loss.

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G03104 IL Chicago1908 FIRST NATIONAL BANK This is an old post card of the FIRST NATIONAL BAND BUILDING in Chicago / No184 V O Hammon Pub Co - Chicago / postmarked Chicago in 1908 / does show where it was held in an album as well as some face paper loss on the left hand side as well as some on the top and has bumped corners with color loss.

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G06006 rppc bird eye view of CHICAGO abt 1933 Illinois real photo postcard titled: A few of Chicago’s Skyscrapers / you can see the following signs in the lower right area: The Peoples Life Insurance Co Strong – Liberal, City Sta__ Bank, Bell Telephone Building and to the right of center is Hotel Herman or Hotel Sherman / postmarked Washington, DC 5 in 1933 / Devoe Photo Studios of Chicago / addressed to France / the left edge has had staples in it and there is damage from them – also left corners have small bends  

H03257~ IL-Chicago *GRANT MONUMENT This postcard is titled: Grant Monument - Lincoln Park, Chicago / American colortype - made expressly for Max Rigot Selling Agency / postmarked same in 1937 / minor corner wear.  

K06072 Masonic Temple, CHICAGO cellar holes on bottom Illinois postcard titled: Masonic Temple Chicago that shows either a cellar hole or 2 on the lower part of the card - so assuming that the building/buildings across the street were just being built / Publisher or Manufacturer: ? / Series or Number: N / Postmarked: N / Divided or Undivided back: D / Used: Y / lower left corner has a small bend / Photos have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card…so the plastic may have distorted the image just a little, therefore if you would like a copy sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SH7112_STA pc of La Salle Street CHICAGO, IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: La Salle Street, North from Jackson Boulevard, Chicago
Showing: street scene
Publisher or Manufacturer: Gerson Bros
Series or Number: 12 back / 1832 front
Postmarked: Chicago, IL Stock Yards Sta killer - year not clear
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Addressed to: Mr Ed Adams of Williamstown, VT
Condition: corner/edge wear with color loss

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

C06123 CHICAGO, IL Anchorage, LaRabida in Jackson Pk ILLINOIS, IL postcard showing a couple of large old wooden sailing ships in the background and some smaller ones in the front / titled: The Anchorage and La Rabida Jackson Park, Chicago / 1970 V O Hammon Pub Co / postmarked Chicago, IL in 1916 / to Master Franklin Farrel / a little corner/edge wear with color loss  

500596 Sherman Park, CHICAGO, IL, Illinois postcard Keywords & Notes: postcard, Chicago, Il, Illinois, Sherman Park, abt 1909

DISTRESSED post card, sold - AS IS. Assume that it has tears, wrinkles, pin holes, stains, etc – and that way you won’t be disappointed with the condition.

This postcard may just fit into your collection, until you are able to find a better one.

 

500799 bird eye Michigan Ave plus Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard titled: 166 - Michigan Avenue North from River by night, Chicago / Chicago Aerial Survey Co Photo / back: Michigan Avenue North from River. On the right is the Tribune Tower, Medinah Athletics Club, Allerton Hotel and the Palmolive Buildings. At the left in the foreground is the Wrigley Building / Aero Distributing Co - Curteich / divided back / unused  

A06409 State, Madison Sts abt 1911 CHICAGO, IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: State and Madison Sts., Chicago Busiest Corner in the World
Showing: an active street and a close up of the Pirie? Scott and Co building on the right
Publisher or Manufacturer: V O Hammon Pub Co
Series or Number: 613
Postmarked: 1911
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Addressed to: Mrs John Eden Sr of Stoneboro, PA
Condition: just a little corner wear

Note: Photos have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.


 

A07047 Montgomery Ward and Co CHICAGO, IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Montgomery Ward and Co Chicago, IL
Publisher or Manufacturer: Rotograph Co
Series or Number: 28041
Postmarked: N
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: N
Condition: minor corner wear

Note: Photos have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.
 

B06114 Dearborn St from Van Buren St CHICAGO abt 1909 Illinois postcard titled: Dearborn St looking south from Van Buren St Chicago, IL / pub by Alfred Holzman of Chicago / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1909 / to Mrs Geo Chisell of Buffalo / large crease/bend to the upper right corner area that extends down below the center, a smaller but still fairly large bend to the upper left corner, all corners with varying degrees of color loss  

B06356 Madison and State Sts CHICAGO, IL abt 1905 Illinois postcard titled: Daily Street Scene, Madison and State Sts lookin north, Chicago / you can very clearly see a sign for Boston Store on the left / J Murray Jordan, pub / postmarked in 1905 with a received stamp over the send / to Misses F and L Sibbick of Buffalo / the bottom corners show a little creasing, top ones just bumped, with a bit of color loss  

C04089 PASSENGER TERMINAL interior - Chicago Illinois postcard titled: Main waiting room Chicago and North Western RY (Railway) Passenger Terminal, Chicago / 1922 - V O Hammon Pub Co / postally unused / wrinkles thruout, corners bent, bumped and creased  

C06158 Blackstone in CHICAGO, IL abt 1916 Illinois postcard of the Blackstone, in Chicago / pub by the Michigan Litho Co / postmarked Chicago, IL in 1916 / Franklin Farrel III / just a little corner wear  

C06338 La Salle Street Station in CHICAGO, IL Illinois postcard of the La Salle Street Station in Chicago / 181 - V O Hammon Pub Co / unused / divided back / minor corner wear  

C08083 CHICAGO, IL Trunnuion Bascule Bridge Illinois IL postcard titled: Trunnuion Bascule Bridge, Clybourn Place, Chicago, IL / B Sebastian No 14 / undivided back / Not Used  

C08085 CHICAGO, IL Central Depot, RR Station old pc Illinois IL postcard titled: Chicago, Ill Illinois Central Depot or Railroad Station, signs for Robert Burn 10 cent cigar / Bull Frog Beer / Childs Cabinets / Continental Tires / Blue Rock / Swifts / John Jameson and Son Irish Whiskey / W B Corsets – P Schmidt publ No 893 – UB – Not Used  

D04046 POST OFFICE in Chicago, IL abt 1908 Illinois postcard / made in Germany / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1908 / to: Mrs S A Post of St Albans, VT / does show age staining and corner/edge wear with color loss  

D04346 UNION STOCK YARDS in Chicago, IL Illinois postcard / back: The union stock yards are located on the south side, extending from 39th to 43rd streets, west of Halsted and cover a total area of about 400 acres. An average of over 1,000 cars of live stock from 22 states of the union is received daily. Nearly $2,000,000 worth of live stock is sold and delivered here every day in the year for spot cash. Pub by Max Rigot Selling Co - 249 - made in USA - C T american Art Colored / divided back / postmarked but not legible / upper right corner has a couple of creases, small bend on the lower right  

D05089 CITY HALL, COURTHOUSE Chicago IL Illinois postcard of the City Hall and Courthouse in Chicago, Ill / pub Koelling and Klappenbach, Chicago, 100 and 102 Randolph St No 8112 - made in Germany / undivided back / Private Mailing Card authorized by Act of Congress of May 19, 1898 / unused / minor corner wear  

D07188 Chicago Stadium CHICAGO, IL abt 1958 Postcard: Illinois linen
Titled: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL
Publisher or Manufacturer: Cameo Greeting Cards - Colourpicture Publications - Hedrich-Blessing Photo
Series or Number: K1578
Postmarked: Chicago 100, Ill in 1958
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Back: This is the stadium in which Franklin D Roosevelt was nominated President of the US in 1932. It has a seating capacity of 25,000 persons.
Condition: minor corner/edge wear

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

D08253 CHICAGO, IL German Building, canoe old pc Illinois, IL postcard titled: German Building, Jackson Park, showing a man and woman in a canoe at the edge of the water / Not used / S H Knox and Co with 54 on the back

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Plastic sleeves may cause distortion in pixs - also, stickers are not on the cards themselves nor are the 2 dark spots from the stand I use.
 

D08265 CHICAGO, IL Roma Restaurant INTERIOR Illinois, IL postcard titled: Un Saluto dal Ristorante Roma, 146 State St Chicago, which I believe is the Roma Resaurant / Suhling Co / S and K Art Series on stamp box - could also be K and S / Not Used

If card condition is important to you or if front/back views would help - send us the item # and your request and we will respond ASAP.

Plastic sleeves may cause distortion in pixs - also, stickers are not on the cards themselves nor are the 2 dark spots from the stand I use.

 

E04173 MASONIC TEMPLE Chicago, IL abt 1908 Illinois postcard titled: Masonic Temple, the highest building in Chicago / pub by Franklin Post Card Co of Chicago - made in Germany - No 61 / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1908 / large bend in the upper right and a small one in the lower left corner  

I04140 PUBLIC LIBRARY in Chicago, IL abt 1911 Illinois postcard of the public library in Chicago, Ill showing a large US flag over the door - people, cars, a horse and buggy etc in the streets - also what I believe to be a mail receptacle on the base of the light post to the right of center / V O Hammon Pub Co - No 541 / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1911 with a 14 in the bars / to Lilly Carpenter of Neb / there is a bunch of creasing to the card with one place to the left of the flag that also has a tear that is about 1 inch, corners with wear, one with a light bend and corners/edges have some color loss  

J03124~ IL-Chicago *LAKE SHORE DR 1908 Postcard is titled: Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Ill / A Holzmann / postmarked twice in 1908 / bottom left corner bent-bottom right one gone-top is bumped.  

J06050 Morrison Hotel in CHICAGO, IL Illinois postcard titled: Morrison Hotel, the home of the Terrace Garden, Chicagos Wonder Restaurant - back: The Hotel of Perfect Service Personal Management of Harry C Moir / Publisher or Manufacturer: Commercial Colortype Co of same - commercial chrome / Number or Series: 54390 / Embossed: N / Postmarked: N / Divided or Undivided back: D / Used: N / Addressed to: ~ / minor corner wear / Photos have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve and not on the card……..the plastic may have distorted the image just a little, so if you would like a copy sent directly to you – just ask  

SL2217 Art Institute, real photo couple girls CHICAGO Postcard: Illinois / real photo pasted on the face of the card
Titled: Art Institute, Chicago
Showing: a purpleish scene, pixels are evident
Publisher or Manufacturer: ?
Series or Number: N
Postmarked: 1908
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: Y
Condition: little corner/edge wear, some staining

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SL2261 Shelter House, Jackson Park CHICAGO Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Shelter House, Jackson Park, Chicago
Publisher or Manufacturer: Max Rigot Selling Co
Series or Number: 413 front, R50413 back
Back: is located on the south side, extending 1 1-8 miles along Lake Michigan from 56th to 67th Streets. It has a total area of 543 acres. It contains nearly 8 miles of drives, numerous walks and bridle paths, 107 acres of artificial lakes and 15315 square yards of out door gymnasiums. It is the site of the Worlds Columbian Expositiona and contains a number of its landmarks, among them the Field Museum of Natural History
Postmarked: N
Divided/Undivided back: D
Used: N
Condition: staining and rounding of the corners

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to take my pictures on, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SL2436 McKinley High School abt 1907 CHICAGO, IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: McKinley High School, Chicago Hoyne Ave and Adams Street
Showing: a close up of the building, including a fire hydrant on the corner
Publisher or Manufacturer: V O Hammon Pub
Series or Number: 170
Postmarked: 1907 with a large RECEIVED 1 in an oval shape cancel
Divided/Undivided back: U
Used: Y
Addressed to: Master Loran Rohlfing of Manistee, MI
Condition: corners showing wear with color loss and rounding, light creases to the bottom ones

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

SL2440 Tribune building, abt 1907 CHICAGO, IL Postcard: Illinois
Titled: Chicago Tribune Building
Showing: showing the building and the little building to the right of it hand colored red has a sign for Thomsons over the street
Publisher or Manufacturer: Curt Teich and Co., Printers
Series or Number: 27b front - 48873 back
Postmarked: 1907 with an oval Received 1 strike
Divided/Undivided back: U
Used: Y
Addressed to: Mr and Mrs M Rohlfing of Manistee, MI
Condition: light staining, and small creases to the corners, with the lower right one having a little piece missing

Note: Pix have been taken with the card inside a plastic sleeve and the number is on the sleeve, not on the card. The plastic may have distorted the image just a little or there
may be marks or shadowing from what I use to hold the postcards, so therefore if you would like a better pix sent directly to you – just ask.

 

A04144 lakefront view of CHICAGO, IL at night Illinois postcard titled: Lakefront view, Chicago at night / picture show a couple of small sailboats sailing in the dark as well as the shore line / No. 517 - V O Hammon Pub Co, Chicago / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1912 with a 4 and a C in the straight killer lines / addressed to Miss Agatha Wilson of Columbus, Ohio / as you can see in the picture, a couple of the corners are bent and there is some edge/corner wear with color loss  

A04186 - CLARENCE BUCKINGHAM MEM'L Fountain Illinois postcard titled: 208 - Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago / back states: The World's largest fountain of its type. A gift to the city by Miss Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother, who was a trustee and benefactor of the Art Institue. At night colored lights play upon the sparkling waters as they leap seventy to ninety feet into the air / Pub by Max Rigot Selling Co - C T Americal Art Colored / postmarked Springfield, Ill in 1928 / there is a couple of spots that have had something spilled onto it, the corners/edges are bumped  

A04200 - MICHIGAN AVE at night, Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard titled: Michigan Ave, North from river by night, Chicago, IL / back states: An inspiring view of North Michigan Avenue at night. Among the notable structures enhanced by their lighting effects are in the foreground the Wrigley bldgs: Tribune Tower with its W G N Radio Studio: in the distance the Old Water Tower, and the Palmolive Building topped by the Lindbergh Beacon with its two billion candlepower beam / pub by Gerson Bros, Chicago, Ill - Metrocraft / postmarked Maywood, Ill in 1944 / addressed to Miss Maggie Smith, New Orleans, LA / light staining and corners are bumped  

B05285 LINCOLN PARK - 1909 Chicago, IL Illinois postcard in a purpleish tone - titled: Lincoln Park, Chicago showing a bunch of boats and a building in the background / postmarked Lynnville, Tenn in 1909 / light card stock / light creasing to the right side of the card, a little corner wear  

D04062 SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO Chicago, IL Illinois postcard titled: Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago - The world's largest Mercantile Institution / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1915 with a 15 and a C in the wavy lines / part of the stamp is gone / to: Mrs Chas W Capwell of Pascoag, RI / a light crease and the corners show wear with some bumping  

D04426 HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL in Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard / Curt Teich and Co., Inc / back: Seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago / Aero Distributing - C T Art Colortone / postmarked Chicago 2, Ill in 1954 / to: Miss Elsie Stern? of Jasper, Ind / has a few rust? streaks to the face  

D05086 FIRST NATIONAL BANK interior Chicago Illinois postcard titled: Interior view First National Bank, Chicago / No 1334 V O Hammon Pub Co / divided back / unused / little color loss to the corners  

I04058 the STEVENS HOTEL abt 1951 Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard of the Stevens Hotel in Chicago / back: On Michigan Boulevard opposite Grand Park, 25 stories above and 4 below ground. 3,000 rooms with baths, a beautiful banquet hall seating 4,000 persons, also many other banquet and meeting rooms, large exhibition rooms for conventions, etc / Union News Co - Tichnor Bros inc / divided back / postmarked Oak Park, Ill in 1951 / to Mr Franklin Godshall of Haddonfield, NJ / minor corner wear  

J03248~ IL Chicago UNIVERSITY CHAPEL 1942 Postcard is of the University of Chicago Chapel / postmarked same in 1942 / the back of the card had been stuck onto something and there is extra paper from whatever it was on the card - a speckling of color loss on the front (see picture) and an over all staining.  

MB0718 CHICAGO, IL Glass House Restaurant postcard Illinois IL postcard titled: Interstate Glass House Restaurant / back has Located as follows: Lincoln and Touhy Aves, Chicago, IL – US 20 and 43 Michigan City, IN – Green and Hancock Sts Henderson, KY – Broad and 33rd Chattanooga, TN – Jefferies Boulevard Walterboro, SC – US 1 South Hill, VA – Good Food and Service The Interstate Co 71 E Lake St Chicago, IL / Not Used advertisement card  

C04086 JACKSON ST BRIDGE, Chicago, IL Illinois postcard showing a close up of the Jackson Street Bridge in Chicago / Phostint - made only by the Detroit Publishing Co - 71919/ postmarked Massillon, Ohio in 1938 / addressed to Mrs James Reed in Canton, Ohio - note starts Dear Gladys / top left corner has a bend, others are jammed  

C08086 CHICAGO, IL Wabash Ave from Van Buren St Illinois IL postcard titled: Wabash Ave looking North from Van Buren Street, Chicago – manufactured by Curt Teich and Co – UB – Not Used  

D04427 EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL in Chicago, IL Illinois linen postcard titled: Edgewater Beach Hotel and Recreation Grounds, Chicago / back: This hotel is superbly situated at the north end of Lincoln Par, on the shore of Lake Michigan, with a thousand feet of fine beach and a beautiful promenade / Made only by Tichnor Bros Inc / divided back / postmarked Chicago, Ill - Uptown Sta (Uptown Station) - 1943 / to Mr and Mrs C O Meyers of Warren, Ohio / bottom right corner is lightly creased  

D05091 CONGRESS HOTEL in Chicago IL Illinois postcard of the Congress Hotel / the Acmegraph Co / divided back / unused / minor corner wear  

D05375 MONTGOMERY WARD bldg 1904 Chicago IL Illinois postcard of the Montgomery Ward and Co building in Chicago, Ill / pub by Ill Post Card Co - 1390 / undivided back / postmarked Chicago, Ill in 1904 and rec'd Middlebury, VT / stamp is a commemorative Series of 1904 - 1 cent Livingston - if you collect stamps this one has been lightly cancelled - ask if you would like to receive a picture of it - it is Scott #323 / to Miss Anna Manchester of Middlebury, VT / a little light creasing to the thin card stock - some staining - corners showing wear