Category: G.L. Norrman

This postcard depicts the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1906.

Published by Witt Bros. of Atlanta and printed in Berlin, Germany, the postcard was postmarked in Atlanta on May 18, 1908, and addressed to Miss Mammie Homburg of 701 15th Street in Detroit.

The back of the postcard includes the following note:

“Mary: Got your postals ok. They were fine Tell Ida I got her also that I will look for a good one to send to her. They have more churches in Atlanta than any thing else. Say went Mary your name. I thought so that was why I wrote it like that Earl“

The church thing certainly isn’t true anymore.

This postcard depicts the Graded School in Troy, Alabama, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1904.

Published by the Adolph Selige Publishing Company of St. Louis, the card was postmarked in Troy on November 29, 1912, and addressed to Mrs. P.H. Tatum of West Point, Georgia.

“On the back of the card is the following note:

“Mrs. Tatum

I will express you and the boys a small box tomorrow Saturday.

Charley L.”

Hope the boys enjoyed the small box.

This postcard depicts Candler Hall at the University of Georgia in Athens, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1902.

Published by the E.C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee, the card was postmarked in Anderson, South Carolina, on January 1, 1927, and addressed to John Sherman of Saginaw, Michigan.

The following note is written on the back:

“Dec 31 – 1926!

Dear Sister + Brother!

We got here at 12.O clock this noon – the Roads here are the worst We ever had – the Mud is up to the axle but We got through O.K. We did not leave Atlanta untill Friday Morning because Lulu – done some collecting and did not get through before the Weather – was cold – last Thursday night – it froze Ice – With Love Your:

Carl M. + Lulu C. Pohl“

Sure, Carl, blame Lulu.

This postcard depicts the Eureka Hotel in Abbeville, South Carolina, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1903.

Published by C.A. Milford & Co. of Abbeville and printed in Germany, the card was postmarked in Abbeville on May 5, year unknown, and addressed to Mrs. Hugh Beacham in Havelock, North Carolina.

The following note is written on the back:

“Hope every body O.K. in Havelock am having very nice time to be on sticks but do not have to walk any Leave for Atla to day guy”

This postcard depicts Candler Hall at the University of Georgia in Athens, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1902.

M.R. helpfully marks “My room” with an “X” on the front, and writes perfunctorily on the back:

“Wed. Morning
Sep. 1 – 7 A.M.

Mailed my letter this morning on the train, just a few minutes after writing it. Am leaving hotel new for depot. Address me Collins, Ga.”

Published by the McGregor Company of Athens, the card was postmarked in Athens at 11 a .m. on September 1, 1909, and addressed to Miss Bessie Rogers of 118 N. Wilmington Street in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This postcard depicts the main dining room of Denmark Hall at the University of Georgia in Athens, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1902.

Copyrighted by Salter, the card was postmarked in Carlton, Georgia, on August 25, 1907, and addressed to Mr. H.P. Heath in Talbotton, Georgia.

Written on the back is the following note:

“Hope to see you in Athens by the 14th at the latest. I think I’ll go up on the 12th. Yours Jo”

A woman with a plan—I like.

This postcard depicts Candler Hall at the University of Georgia in Athens, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1902.

The front of the card is dated October 7, 1907, and includes the note: “I room with Mary Lucy STANSELL of Conyers, a fine girl I tell you.”

Published by The McGregor Company of Athens, the card was postmarked as “Normal School” on November 11, 1907, and addressed to Miss Lennie Ware of Winder, Georgia.

Lucy wrote on the back:

‘I saw “Cousin Dick” this A.M. Also “Cousin Will.”

My dear Lennie: –

I received your card yesterday

I was more than glad to hear from you once again.

I met “Icie” this A.M. I like her so much. I am sorry I haven’t known her sooner.

Lennie, you write to me please. I wrote you aways in the summer but you have never answered it. Dear do come to see me real soon. I am crazy to see you. Write soon. With love, Lucy.’

Lucy dear, get the hint: Lennie finds you annoying. You sound needy as hell. And what exactly are you doing with that “Cousin Dick”?

This postcard depicts the Christian Science Church in Atlanta, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1899.

Written on the front is the following note:

“May 14, ’07

Am addressing this Sacramento for fear you have not received your Yosemite mail. Beautiful weather here. I am fine + dandy. Business is on the move.”

Published by the Witt Brothers of Atlanta and printed in Germany, the card was postmarked in Atlanta on May 14, 1907, and addressed to Miss Grace B. Smith at Box 165 Davis Ave, Sacramento California R.F.D. #2 International Hotel, Yosemite Cal., and received in Yosemite, California, on May 25, 1907.

Got all that?

This postcard depicts the Citizens Bank in Savannah, Georgia, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1896.

Published by the Souvenir Post Card Co. of New York and printed in Germany, the card was postmarked in Savannah on February 9, 1912, and addressed to Mrs. Chas. E. Simond of 316 E. Monroe Street in Jacksonville, Florida.

Written on the back is the following note from Mrs. Mac:

“I am having a good time. We are on the [?] most of the time. I got use of the [?] at the party yesterday. It is much warmer but I nearly froze last week. [?] love to from you. Will be home next week.”

You get the gist of that, right?

This postcard depicts the W.B. Chisolm Residence in Charleston, South Carolina, renovated with a design by G.L. Norrman (or so say I) circa 1893.

The card was hand-colored and published by Lanneau’s Art Store in Charleston, and postmarked in Charleston on May 18, 1946.

Addressed to Mrs. A. Joceyln of 23 Essex Street, Holyoke, Mass., the card’s message is written by Edith and Brenda:

Edith: “Hi [Harmony?] Jocelyn – We are here and loving every moment 2 our stay. We are doing our best + live as you showed me the way + are perfectly happy I feel fine. We are gaining weight, + tanning well. Love, Edith.”

Brenda: “She is really gaining weight. She is now down (?) to 126 lbs. Brenda”

Edith: “gaining from 119 to 126!”