1908 RPPC Street Scene Hillsdale Michigan Horses Carriages Trolley

Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes

Original real photo postcard (RPPC) postmarked 1908, showing a lively street scene in Hillsdale, Michigan. The photograph captures an early urban view with horse-drawn carriages, storefronts lining the brick-paved street, and a trolley car prominently marked with the slogan “Watch Our Smoke.”Hand-lettered on the card are the words “Bigger, Better, Busier – Hillsdale,” reflecting the optimism of small Midwestern towns in the early 20th century as they grew with commerce, education, and industry.The scene also includes early automobiles alongside horse-drawn wagons, providing a rare glimpse of America’s transition from horsepower to motor power. The photographer’s name Withington is noted, likely referencing William G. Withington, a Civil War colonel and prominent figure in Hillsdale who later became associated with civic life in the community.Details:Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Postmark: Oct 12, 1908 (Hillsdale, Michigan)Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin (green, Scott #300, issued 1903)Subject: Street view – horses, carriages, early automobile, trolley car, storefrontsCondition: Light edge wear, some age toning; message on reverse in pencil; mailed and postmarked 1908This postcard offers a wonderful piece of local history, documenting:Early 20th century Hillsdale, MichiganTransportation history (horse-drawn vehicles, trolley, and early car)Main street commercial life in small-town AmericaSlogans and booster culture used to promote towns during the Progressive EraA fine addition for collectors of:Michigan historyTransportation ephemeraEarly street scenes and architectureReal photo postcardsA rare and evocative RPPC that captures Hillsdale at the turn of the century, bustling with progress.

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