Richfield, Wisconsin | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Richfield, Wisconsin

Richfield, Wisconsin | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Text on front reads: "Richfield, Wis." View of an unpaved main street in a small town. There are storefronts on both sides, with sidewalks, trees, fences and hitching posts. Most of the stores have awnings. The tall building on the left is the Klippel Tavern & Butcher Shop. The first shop on the right has an awning that reads: "W.C. Meyer", and the sign above the storefront next door reads: F. & G. Klippel Gen'l Blacksmiths, Tinshop, Wagon Shop." Two horse-drawn vehicles are hitched to posts in the street.
DESCRIPTION
Text on front reads: "Richfield, Wis." View of an unpaved main street in a small town. There are storefronts on both sides, with sidewalks, trees, fences and hitching posts. Most of the stores have awnings. The tall building on the left is the Klippel Tavern & Butcher Shop. The first shop on the right has an awning that reads: "W.C. Meyer", and the sign above the storefront next door reads: F. & G. Klippel Gen'l Blacksmiths, Tinshop, Wagon Shop." Two horse-drawn vehicles are hitched to posts in the street.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:148666
Creation Date:circa 1906
Creator Name:Mueller, Ed
City:Richfield
County:Washington
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Undivided back. 1¢ stamp. Real Photo Postcard. Text on front reads: "By Ed Mueller Freistadt." Photo paper manufactured by Defender Photo Supply. Sailboat stampbox indicates paper manufactured 1904-1908.
SUBJECTS
Buildings
Windows
Trees
Central business districts
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Fences
Outdoor photography
Storefronts
Signs and signboards
Carriages and carts
Horse-drawn vehicles
Streets

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