This postcard depicts the Main Dining Room of the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta, designed by Willis F. Denny and completed in 1903.
Ruth Ehrlich wrote on the front: ‘In the excitement of leaving the other night, I forgot to “drop” you this postal. Hoping that you will pardon my delay. I am with love to you and yours sincerely.’
Oddly, the card is unaddressed and contains no postmark. Guess she forgot to “drop” it again.
This postcard depicts a scene on Atlanta’s Mitchell Street, looking east toward Forsyth Street.
The card was postmarked in Atlanta on October 13, 1910, and addressed to Miss Edmonia March in Taylorsville, Virginia.
The following note was written on the back:
“Atlanta Ga
10/13/10I have been promoted to one of the longest run in the South running from Wash DC to Atlanta only 706 mile. I’m on the road 24 hours. I get my lay off in Wash
Write me
612 – 6th – N.E. St. WashSincerely [?]”
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 Fleming duBignon Residence in Atlanta, designed by Willis F. Denny and completed in 1902.
As noted on the front, the home was located at 925 Peachtree Street, and the photograph was “Taken on Xmas day 1907”.
The card was postmarked in Atlanta on March 2, 1909, and addressed to Miss Cynthia Farie at 202 East 31st Street in Savannah, Georgia, with the following message written on the back:
“I thought you would like a picture of Grandfather’s house. I want to thank you for the pretty valentine. Lots of love from Tissie.”
You think the grandfather knew his house had an exact duplicate in Louisville, Georgia?
This postcard depicts Atlanta’s Prudential Building—later known as the Grant Building—designed by T.H. Morgan of Bruce & Morgan and completed in 1899.
[Neal?] wrote on the front: “Around all Atl. Having a big time. Leave for S.S. Thursday. Best wishes to all.”
I, for one, welcome the death of cursive writing.
Published by the Orr Stationery Co. of Atlanta, the card was postmarked in College Park, Georgia, on July 16, 1907, and addressed to Miss Pearl Woodcliff in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
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 Manor Inn at Albermarle Park in Asheville, North Carolina, designed by Bradford L. Gilbert and completed in 1898.
Published by the Southern Post Card Co. of Asheville, the card was postmarked in Asheville on April 9, 1921, and addressed to Mrs. H.V.M. Dennis of 81 E. Main Street in Freehold, New Jersey.
Printed on the back is the following description:
The Manor, Asheville, N.C.
In the “Land Of The Sky.”The Manor, an exclusive Inn, is located in a park of thirty-six acres and has its private club house, with tennis, bowling and billiards within the park. It is operated by The Albermarle Park Company of Asheville which also owns Albermarle Park and about fifteen cottages within the Park. These can be leased and furnished for housekeeping.
Also written on the back is the following note:
“Fri. Eve.
Had a very pleasant day – all of us feeling much better. You would hardly know Mary [Sr.?]”
I can see where a Mary Sr. might be unrecognizable.
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
tofrom 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!”
This postcard depicts St. Mary’s Catholic Church, designed by G.L. Norrman and completed in 1892.
Published by the American News Company of New York and printed in Germany, the postcard was postmarked in Americus on September 25, 1908.
On the back, B.P. wrote the following note to Mr. C.F. Wade in South Carolina:
“I don’t owe you a card but will send you this to show you some of Americus.
Hello, how do you like this?
Do you ever see Miss Maggie? Am at
home to day – Sumter Co”
Well, that’s definitely some of Americus.