Postcard, Picture

Benicia homes postcard

Benicia homes postcard

Name/Title

Postcard, Picture

Entry/Object ID

2017.030.1028

Description

This is a divided back postcard of homes in Benicia overlooking the Carquinez Straits. The postmark is 05/25/1907 in Benicia and Berkeley. The back is addressed to Mr. Howard W. Davis and Pacific Elec. and Eng. Co. in Berkeley, CA. The message is Friend Howard: Can help you take the boat down Sunday or Tuesday whichever you prefer. Will see you Sunday A.M. if youpower your way here. Gus H. Martin The card is published by Frank Stumm of Benicia. Howard Wetmore Davis is the child of Daisy (06/15/1863) and John Frederick Davis and was born in Benicia. Howard was born in Benicia 03/26/1884 and died 12/27/1955. He is buried in the city cemetery in Benicia.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Stumm, Frank J.