Name/Title
Near Oxford Depot, N.Y.Entry/Object ID
chs-014502Description
This monochrome photo postcard depicts a serene, early-20th century rural scene near Oxford Depot, N.Y., featuring the Oxford Depot–Craigville Road meandering past, the house of William Henry Woodhull, 1828-1906 with prominent chimneys, lush green trees, and utility poles lined alongside, capturing a quaint and historical countryside landscape.
The reverse side of this postcard has handwritten text addressing "Dear Annie" and a message mentioning the sender's health condition in Oxford, NY. The card is dated with a postmark showing "MONROE JUN 29 5 PM 1909 NY." A green one-cent stamp with a profile of Benjamin Franklin is affixed to the upper right corner. The postcard features the classic divisions for correspondence and the recipient's address, with the note directed to "Miss Annie Gritchen, Highland Mills, NY.Subject Person/Organization
Woodhull, William Henry, 1828-1906Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Oxford Depot (Populated Place) - Orange County - New YorkContext
This house was demolished in the 1990s for Oxford landing development.Category
Woodhull, Woodhull Farm
Families, Farms
Postcard Details
Postcard Type
Post CardPublisher
Times Herald-RecordDate Published
Jun 29, 1909Transcription
Near Oxford Depot, N.Y.
[verso]
Post Card
[Postmarks]
Monroe, N.Y.
Jun 29 1 PM 1909
Correspondence Here
Dear Annie
I am in Oxford Depot for my health but it seam all the same to me, but I think I will be well in a few days Jack
Name And Address Here
Miss Annie Guitchen
Highland Mills
N. Y.Create Date
August 1, 2024Update Date
September 22, 2024