Name/Title
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone QuarryEntry/Object ID
M2005.71.1Description
"Stone Quarry, Elmhurst, Ill." is printed in white on the front of the postcard. Card is postmarked 1907, but there is no stamp. Card has a one-inch wide border on the right side for the message and German cursive writing in black ink fills the space. Postmarked "Elmhurst, Ill JUL 22 1907 4:30 PM" card is addressed to "Miss Gusta Rahmlow, Two Rivers, Wis." "First Street and West Ave. Started in 1883" is noted in red on the back and may have been written by the donor. Back also has "Place postage stamp here" designated spot.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Postcard PhotographMade/Created
Date made
1907Time Period
1900sLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication