RPPC Main Street Scene Jonesville Michigan Horse Buggy Early 1900s
$30.00
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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
This is a wonderful Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) showing a historic street scene in Jonesville, Michigan, mailed to Miss Lula Downs in Coldwater, Michigan. The image is captioned in graceful handwriting along the side:? “In the good old town of Jonesville – H.M.C.”Captured in the early 20th century, this view showcases a bustling stretch of downtown Jonesville, with handsome brick storefronts, striped awnings, a horse and buggy, and a wide, unpaved road—a snapshot of daily life in a charming Michigan village of the Edwardian era.? Architectural Details:The buildings exhibit classic 19th-century commercial architecture with tall windows, ornate cornices, and cast-iron storefront supports. Several businesses are identifiable by their awnings, although individual names are not visible—adding a sense of mystery and inviting further historical exploration.? Street Life:A horse-drawn buggy sits patiently on the dirt road, a common sight before the automobile boom.A second cart with a standing man is visible farther down the road, likely a delivery wagon or private carriage.A large electric light fixture dangles from wires above the center of the street—evidence that the town had adopted electricity even as dirt roads remained.? Back of Card:Addressed to: Miss Lula Downs, Coldwater, MichiganUndivided back postcard (pre-1907 style)No postmark or stamp present, likely hand-delivered or mailed in an envelopeDomestic rate: 1 cent; foreign: 2 cents (rate box printed on card)? Estimated Date:Circa 1905–1907, based on the undivided back and street features? About Jonesville:Located in Hillsdale County, Jonesville was founded in 1828 and became one of Michigan’s earliest settlements. Its prosperity grew with the expansion of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, which brought commerce and population to the town by the mid- to late-19th century. Jonesville’s Main Street remained a focal point of community and commerce well into the 20th century.? Condition:Excellent photographic clarity and toneMild age-related corner wearNo writing on the back other than the recipient’s nameLight foxing consistent with age? Perfect for collectors of:Michigan history & townsRPPC main street scenesEarly 1900s architecture and transportationHorse & buggy AmericanaGenealogy and regional ephemera
This is a wonderful Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) showing a historic street scene in Jonesville, Michigan, mailed to Miss Lula Downs in Coldwater, Michigan. The image is captioned in graceful handwriting along the side:? “In the good old town of Jonesville – H.M.C.”Captured in the early 20th century, this view showcases a bustling stretch of downtown Jonesville, with handsome brick storefronts, striped awnings, a horse and buggy, and a wide, unpaved road—a snapshot of daily life in a charming Michigan village of the Edwardian era.? Architectural Details:The buildings exhibit classic 19th-century commercial architecture with tall windows, ornate cornices, and cast-iron storefront supports. Several businesses are identifiable by their awnings, although individual names are not visible—adding a sense of mystery and inviting further historical exploration.? Street Life:A horse-drawn buggy sits patiently on the dirt road, a common sight before the automobile boom.A second cart with a standing man is visible farther down the road, likely a delivery wagon or private carriage.A large electric light fixture dangles from wires above the center of the street—evidence that the town had adopted electricity even as dirt roads remained.? Back of Card:Addressed to: Miss Lula Downs, Coldwater, MichiganUndivided back postcard (pre-1907 style)No postmark or stamp present, likely hand-delivered or mailed in an envelopeDomestic rate: 1 cent; foreign: 2 cents (rate box printed on card)? Estimated Date:Circa 1905–1907, based on the undivided back and street features? About Jonesville:Located in Hillsdale County, Jonesville was founded in 1828 and became one of Michigan’s earliest settlements. Its prosperity grew with the expansion of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, which brought commerce and population to the town by the mid- to late-19th century. Jonesville’s Main Street remained a focal point of community and commerce well into the 20th century.? Condition:Excellent photographic clarity and toneMild age-related corner wearNo writing on the back other than the recipient’s nameLight foxing consistent with age? Perfect for collectors of:Michigan history & townsRPPC main street scenesEarly 1900s architecture and transportationHorse & buggy AmericanaGenealogy and regional ephemera
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