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1908 Postcard of Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois

Citation

“1908 Postcard of Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois,” Madison Historical, accessed November 16, 2024, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/1432.

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Description

This is a postcard dated October 3, 1908 depicting a scene in Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is addressed to Miss Martha Criley of Indianapolis, Indiana. It reads: "My dear Miss Criley, Don't you think my building and grounds are nice looking. I have every thing my own way. I often wonder what to do next, but I have no one to ask so I go ahead and do. I am enjoying life these days, hope you are. Love to you, Esther"

Source

  • Edwardsville High School

In Collection

Subjects

  • Edwardsville

Contributor

  • Kessler, Greg

Date

1908

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Type

  • Photograph

Format

  • Black and white photographic print

Coverage

  • Edwardsville, Illinois
  • 1900s

Identifier

  • EHS-P-011a
  • EHS-P-011b
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