Name/Title

Balboa Island

Entry/Object ID

BIM2020.005.41

Description

A black and white picture postcard of Allen's Pharmacy and the old Balboa Island post office that used to be in the back half of the pharmacy building. The photograph was taken from in front of what is now the fire station. It was sent on February 27, 1937 from the Balboa Island post office. It was addressed to Mr. Charles D. McGarry in Leavittsburg, Ohio.

Subject

Allen's Pharmacy, Marine Avenue, Balboa Island

Subject Person/Organization

Allen's Pharmacy

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Balboa Island

City

Newport Beach

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Postcard, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Printer

Craftsman

Postmark

Date and Time of Postmark

February 27, 1937, time illegable (in the PM)

Postmark Place

Neighborhood

Balboa Island

City

Newport Beach

State/Province

California

Country

United States of America

Stamp

Green 1 cent Franklin stamp

Addressee

Name

Charles D. McGarry

Address

City
Leavittsburg
State/Province
Ohio

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Had a good soda in this place- very pretty little island just off Rt. 101 on way to L.A.- will write later Mom, Mary, & Bob

Create Date

December 28, 2020

Update Date

July 24, 2024