The
following postcards were submitted 1-24-2010
by Kimble DaCosta
- Carnegie
Library, College View, NE
[later became a part of Lincoln]
- First National Bank,
Lincoln
- High School
playground, Lincoln [probably Lincoln High School]
- Ladies Dormitory,
College View
- Rocks,
Class of 1898, Union College, College View
- Union
College Hall, College View
- Lagoon,
Antelope Park, Lincoln
- Nebraska
Military Academy, Lincoln
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The
State Penitentiary
Lincoln, Nebraska 1909
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The
State Penitentiary
submitted by Carol Salisbury Schatz
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Epworth
Park
Lincoln, Nebraska
1912
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Miller
& Paine Dept. Store
Lincoln, Nebraska
1900-1910.
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C. R. I.
& P. Station Depot front
and back Lincoln, NE, now the
Union Bank, date unknown
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David
R. Cohen's Exclusive Optical Store 1234 O Street, Lincoln,
NE Circa early 1900's. The only history on back is The Simplicity
Co. Publishers, Chicago, Ill. U. S. A.
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First
Congregational Church
13th and L. Streets
Lincoln, Neb.
Postmark 1913
Card addressed to Miss Alice Mader at Gen'l Delivery, Los Angeles,
Cal, and signed "Julia"
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City
Library
Lincoln, NE
Postmark 1914.
to Miss Alice Mader
247 No Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, Cal.
signed "Emma W."
1818 So. 24th St. Lincoln.
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Hotel
Cornhusker
1930's or 1940's
The
following postcards are from a collection owned by
Sue Weaver
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Downtown
Lincoln - O St
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Old State
Capitol building.
Published by C. E. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, Ill and Leipzig. It
was made in Germany. There is no date but it is early 1900's. Ground
was broken for the present capitol in 1922.
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Old
Governor's Residence
date is unknown but probably from 1920's or 1930's.
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Governor's
home
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Boating at
Epworth Lake
Lincoln, Neb.
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US Post
Office & City Hall
Sent to Miss Agnes Krouse
R. #3, Box 28
Onaga, Kans.
Postmarked at College view, NE in June 1909 at 2 p.m. back
of postcard it says, "Agnes - I am sending that stuff
(underlined), if it isn't write (sic) let me know. Couldn't get
anything but wool binding to match. Total was 40 cents but never
mind it. write me. Dora"
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Thompson's
Fountain
Lincoln, Neb.
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Back
of postcard
says," Dear Agnes - When are you coming, wish you would
come now, will write as soon as I can ans. Dora" Published by
Kwin & Co., Chicago, U.S.A.
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Nebraska
State Asylum
Lincoln, Nebr."
Miss Jessie Griswold
Wolbach, Nebr.
Back of card:
"Dear Jessie - Have you run out of writing material or are you
milking cows. I'm lonesome, awfully lonesome, wish you'd write us a
letter. Buford wants to come and see Dettie. Essie says can't we
when it gets warm weather. Write sometime so I don't forget how your
handwriting looks. Lulu" Postmarked Havelock, Neb., March 26,
1910, 10 A.M.
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Air view
of State Capitol
Lincoln, Neb.
Miss Hope Tritenbach
552 Woodward Blvd
Pasadena, Calif.
Back of card:
"Dear Hope: Please give this card to David when you get thru
with it. A little girl by the name Sharon lives next door and she
comes over to our house often. There are 10 little children in our
block. Hope you are well. Love, Mrs. George" Postmarked at
Lincoln, Nebraska, July 15, 1946, 8 P.M.
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University
Campus
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebr.
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Air
view UNL
Miss Natalie Calver
Camp Catamount
Pottersville, N.Y.
Back of card:
"Hello Nat Here's another to add to your collection. Best I
could find. Daddy" Postmarked Denver Colo. Terminal R. P. O.
July 20, 1946, 12 P.M.
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Entrance
to Antelope Park
Lincoln, Neb.
Gloria L. Young
Corea, Maine
Back of card:
"Thanks for card. Hope you like this one. Ans. Soon please.
Sincerely, Miss Frances Young" 6726 Platte Ave. Lincoln, (9),
Nebr." Postmarked Lincoln, Nebr., Feb 4, 1946, P.M.
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Capital,
Lincoln, NE
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Boating
at Capital Beach
Lincoln, Neb.
back of card
"Miss Daisy Lambert, Elgin, Nebr. Dear Cousin: I am sorry
to say we will not be at home during the association as a party of
us have planned on going to Denver and will start Nov. 1st. Hope it
will be convenient for you to call on us some other time. Write me a
long letter. I will be glad to hear from you. Lovingly, Hattie"
Postmarked Havelock, Neb., Oct 1909
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State
Capitol Tower
Lincoln, Neb
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U.
S. Courthouse & Post Office
Lincoln, Neb.
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Walk
at Home for the Feeble-Minded
Lincoln, Nebr.
"Mr. Bruce White 812 So. Washington Ave. Saginaw, Mich.
Lincoln, Neb - 6/9/1912
Back of card:
"Dear Bruce, Just a line. Art says, 'If you ever come to
Lincoln, drop in, you may find him here.'
Love from Art & Minnie"
Postmarked Lincoln, Neb.
June 9, 1912, 1 P.M.
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Lincoln
High School
Lincoln, Neb.
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Main
Building
Nebraska State
University Lincoln, Neb.
Names written on front:
B.C. Mickey, N. Summer, E. Glidden, W. Berger, N. Crowley, G.
Anderson
To: Miss Edith Mickey
Clatonia, Nebraska
Postmarked
Lincoln, Neb., July 5, 1906
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New
State Capitol
Lincoln, Neb."
"The Capitol of Nebraska, designed by the late Bertram Goodhue,
is one of the most dignified and imposing public buildings that has
been erected in this country. It is gravely simple; its style is
essentially its own; it perfectly fulfills its purposes, and it
symbolizes to Nebraskans and to succeeding generations the people's
idea of government, of statehood."
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O
Street Looking East
Lincoln, Neb."
Mrs. Lavina Sowle DuBois, Nebraska Oct. 14, 1930 Back of card:
"Dear Mother - We did not hear from you so thought we better
send your clothes as you will soon be needing them. The underwear is
supposed to be part wool but I don't think there is much wool in it.
Don't know how you will like it, but hope it will help to keep you
warm. Hope you can write soon. With love, Lillie" Postmarked
Alma, Nebr., October 15, 1930, 6 P.M.
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N.
U. Memorial Stadium
Lincoln, NE
"University's athletic plant and stadium, seating more than
35,000 and paid for by funds raised by students, faculty, alumni,
and friends of the University as a memorial to Nebraska heroes in
the nation's wars."
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St.
Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln, Nebr.
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Municipal
Swimming Pool
Lincoln, Neb.
Mr. & Mrs. Thos. O'Frazier
Paris, Ill
RR 4
Back of card:
"Dear folks, Just a line. We are now leaving for Sioux City,
Iowa. I made $51 this week so am going fairly good. We played two
extra jobs. Well, write me all the news at once to Sioux City,
general delivery. Will write more from there. Paul be in Sioux City
until Wed. night. That's far as I know now."
Postmarked Omaha, Nebr.
Trans. Clk. Union Station, Tr. 1
Oct 3, 1926
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