Monthly Archives: April 2016

Goodale Park Lake, Columbus, Ohio – 1909

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME. U.S.A.  Made in Germany 1289 Post marked Columbus, Ohio, Jul 1, 1909 “Dear Friend, Did you get that birthday card I sent you?   I got yours Sat.  Was glad to hear … Continue reading →

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The Hurlbut Memorial Gate – 1909

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. – E.L. Woshier, Buffalo, N.Y. & Dresden, Germany. Post marked, Redford, Mich., Mar 2, 1909.   Simply addressed Mr. Lee Weaver, Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, Mich. No message — must have … Continue reading →

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My Old College Chum – 1909

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Design Copyrighted by E. B. & E. Hey, not all post card were those pretty post cards.   Some served as simply the early 1900’s version of text messages.   This one was post marked Redford, Mich, Mar 2, 1909, … Continue reading →

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Central High School, Columbus, OH – 1909

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Pat Shaul

No. B 12966 Published by The American News Company, New York, Leipzig, Berlin [Litho-Chrome Germany] Post marked Columbus, Ohio, Feb 21, 1909 “Dear Lee,  I received your card this day.  I thought it was pretty.  I will send you a … Continue reading →

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Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich – 1909

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Pat Shaul

No. 121, A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany Post marked Ypsilanti, Mich, Feb 19, 1909 “2-19-09 Ypsi, Mich.   Dear Friend, Will send you a card.  I am well.  How is the whole D_____ family.   We have been … Continue reading →

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Scene at Cass Lake, Pontiac, Mich. – 1909

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Pat Shaul

(printed in Germany) Post marked Redfored, Feb 2, 1909. “Aunt Effie [Lee Weaver], Did Lee [G. Weaver] take my coufron downtown?  If not let me know by return mail.  Mamma [Marietta Lee Wright] is feeling just the same.  Grandma [Esther … Continue reading →

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The Pingree Monument – 1911

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Pingree Monument in West Grand Circus Park, was erected in 1904 by popular subscription.  The late Hazen S. Pingree was four times Mayor of Detroit, and twice Governor of Michigan.  He died June 18th, 1901, aged 60 years. Post … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin, Palmer Park (Detroit) – 1911

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Log Cabin, Palmer Park – Built on of land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Avenue car line, is one of the city’s … Continue reading →

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The Locks, Sault Ste Marie, MI – 1911

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Poe Lock on the right, largest in the world, 800 feet long, 100 feet wide, with 21 feet draft Post marked, Saint Ignace, MI, September 1911 To Lee Weaver, from F [Florence Koontz, his future wife] “The Bay was fierce. … Continue reading →

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Cedar Point, Ohio 1911

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Post Marked Cedar Point, Ohio, Sept 4, 1911 “The Largest Dance Floor on Lake Erie” Post card to Mrs. E. L. Weaver from Lee Weaver:  “Had a fine time” This post card was sent by my 18 year old grandfather … Continue reading →

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