Picture postcard, Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield, 1911
Entry/Object ID
2017.003.316
Description
Postcard of "The River Bend Drive Springfield, Oregon, Pub. by W.J. Hill.". Shows the old road to Eugene. The curve in the foreground was covered with water and Impassable at flood time. It is now the Overpass at Judkins Point. The present paved highway covers the same area as the old road. Emerald Heights (Kelly Butte) is at left in Picture.
Inscription on reverse of copy 1: "To Mrs. J.J. Bryan Newport , Oregon. Post Mark Springfield, Oregon August 2, 1911. Dear Maude and Joe + Crystle. Have had a cool cloudy day and plenty of work. Every busy day makes me think they can use me again tomorrow. Uncle Toms cabin was rotten (so they say). Miss Bennett/Barrett tells me there was a great crowd by the shop. A crowd of men are at the carriage club called m? tonight. 9.50"
Inscription on reverse of copy 2: "The Highway from Springfield to Eugene Emerald Heights on left"
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