1908 Postcard of Leclaire in Edwardsville, Illinois

1900s, Edwardsville, Edwardsville High School, Leclaire, Postcard

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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"

• Edwardsville High School

Edwardsville High School

• Edwardsville

• Kessler, Greg

1908

• Leclaire
• Edwardsville

• Article Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7

• Photograph

• Black and white photographic print

• Edwardsville, Illinois
• 1900s

• EHS-P-011a
• EHS-P-011b