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Skycrest Motel, River Falls, Wisconsin

Text on verso: "Skycrest Motel- River Falls, Wisconsin- 27 units. Newest and finest in motel comfort. Fire resistant bldg., individually controlled hot water heat, air-conditioned, ceramic bath or shower, wall to wall carpeting, large lobby, coffee shop, phones, and free TV. Phone River Falls, Wisconsin, HA 5-6133 Gilbert Durand and Family, Your host." Published by G. R. Brown Post Card Co., 324 Lake St., Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Unused.

Gladstone Hotel, River Falls, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of the Gladstone Hotel in River Falls Wisconsin Embossed flowers surround the image. Date from postmark: Apr 22, 1908; mailed from River Falls, Wisconsin; green 1¢ "Gingerbread" Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Vera Stevens, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin "Dear Vera, I thot I would send you a picture of our house. Why don't you ans. my letter, tell Ro. C. to ans. to[o] ... From chum Glady [?]."

Methodist church, River Falls, Wisconsin

Postcard with image of the Methodist church building in River Falls, Wisconsin. Date from postmark: Oct. 10, 1910; mailed from River Falls Wisconsin; green 1¢ Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Nettie Andrews, R.F.D., Spring Valley, Wisconsin "Dear Nettie, I received your letter and was glad to hear from you. We are all well excepting me. I haven't been feeling very well to day [sic]. Ma has not come home yet but I gess [sic] she will come some time this week. Pa went hunting yesterday and got 5 squirrels, so we had a good dinner to day [sic]. Well I ges [sic] this is all so good by [sic]. Leora."

You are invited ... Taggart's Drug Store, River Falls, Wisconsin

Full title: "YOU are invited. 'Come in the evening or come in the morning. Come when you're looked for or come without warning. A thousand welcomes you'll find here before you, And the oftener you come here, the more we'll adore you.' And if you can't come, Phone 157. Taggart's Drug Store, River Falls, Wisconsin" Text printed on verso: Made in Germany. Taggart's Drug Store, Importers & Publishers, River Falls, Wisconsin Printed in the stamp box: image of a padlock with "C.E. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, Ill., Exclusive Importers; Domestic Postage One Cent, Foreign Postage Two Cents (used 1905-1909). Unused.

Hotel Gladstone, River Falls, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of the Hotel Gladstone and the A. C. Laue Merchant Tailor Dry Cleaning business, on Main Street in River Falls, Wisconsin. There is a man seated on a bench outside the front door and a man standing next to the driver's side door of his car parked in front of the hotel. The Gladstone Hotel was located at 123 S. Main Street. Date from time period Merton owned the hotel (1920-1928). Postcard was not mailed, but was pasted in a scrapbook.

Scenes, River Falls, Wisconsin

Composed image of eight postcard scenes from River Falls, Wisconsin. Included are: River Falls High School, Main Street, the Normal School (now South Hall), and Glen Park. Date from postmark: Jul 22, 1907; mailed from River Falls, Wisconsin; green 1¢ Franklin stamp. Addressed to Miss Edna Mears, Osceola, Wisconsin

Employee of post office, River Falls, Wisconsin

Postcard image of men and two women posing in the River Falls, Wisconsin, post office. Left to right: Row 1 (seated): William Chinnock, Earl Hunter Row 2 (seated): Addie Hunter, Gertrude Browell Row 3 (standing): Bill Hawkind, Caesar Speilke, Dennis Collins, Ernest Chinnpck, Bill Davidson, John Haddow. Date from hand-written note on verso. Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointed up (used 1904-1918). Postally unused.

Post office, River Falls, Wisconsin

Postcard image of men and two women posing in the River Falls post office, seated around a table set with a meal. Left to right: Cliff Winchell, Will Chinnock, Earl Hunter, Addie Hunter, Gertrude Browell Bill Hawkins, Caesar Speilke, Dennis Collins, Ernie Chinnock, Bill Davidson, John Haddow. Date from hand-written note on verso. Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointed up (used 1904-1918). Postally unused.

Street scene, River Falls, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of a portion of Main Street in River Falls, Wisconsin. Text printed on verso: All Rights Reserved. A. Pearson Co., Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. Printed on EKC paper (this stamp box design used 1930-1950). Unused.

Mercantile store, River Falls, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of a mercantile store in River Falls, Wisconsin, decorated for Christmas. Part of the tin ceiling can be seen. Three men stand behind the counter, one with a top hat, one with a bowler or derby hat, and one with a cap. Text printed on verso in the stamp box: One Cent Stamp Here, Badger. Unused.

Water scene, River Falls, Wisconsin

Picture postcard with image of the Kinnickinnic River, famous for trout ("speckled beauties") flowing through River Falls, Wisconsin. A portion of a building can be seen along the right-hand edge. Text printed on verso: Made in Germany. Taggart's Drug Store, Importers & Publishers, River Falls, Wisconsin" Probably printed by C. E. Wheelock, Peoria, Ill. Date based on postmark: Aug 13 1908; mailed from River Falls Wisconsin; green 1¢ "Gingerbread" Franklin stamp. Message: Addressed to Miss Eleanor Burnett, Ilwaco Springs, Wisconsin "Dear Eleanor, Does this picture remind you of fishing? I spose you can go fishing any day now. I hope you are having a good time and are getting stronger every day. I can [---] now trying to get ready to go to school. With love from Mona Lovell."

City hall and library, River Falls, Wisconsin

Real-photo postcard with image of the city hall and public library in River Falls, Wisconsin. Two 1950s cars are parked, including a police vehicle. Text printed on verso: All Rights Reserved -- L.L. Cook Company, Milwaukee. Printed on Kodak paper (used 1950- ). Unused.

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