Real-photo postcard with image of the roller mills in New Richmond, Wisconsin, on fire at night. The blaze is reflected in the Apple River. Date based on postmark: Oct 9 1916; mailed from New Richmond Wis; green 1c Washington stamp. Message: Addressed to Mrs. Mary Johnson, Prescott, Wisconsin, Route 1. "Dear Mame[?]: -- This is a view of how the fire really looked. Aren't the shadows great! Elinor."

Postcard image of the New Richmond News office ruins. A fire destroyed the newspaper building in January, 1913. Title handwritten on verso, probably by the donor (Willis H. Miller). Printed on Azo paper with all four triangles pointing up (used 1904-1918). Unused.